Bangladesh vs West Indies Fantasy Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — 1st Test, West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2026

BAN vs WI Fantasy Team 1st Test – Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test

Series: West Indies Tour of Bangladesh 2026

Date: Wednesday, 28 October – Sunday, 1 November 2026

Time: 9:30 AM IST (10:00 AM local time)

Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

This is the first of two Tests. The second Test is in Sylhet from 5 November. Bangladesh come in after a draw with Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. West Indies have not played a Test since August, when they drew their series with Pakistan 1-1.

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Bangladesh:

• 9 to 13 Oct, only Test vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi: Draw. Bangladesh 346 and 372/7 declared, Afghanistan 240 and 346/8. Tanzid Hasan 83 and Shadman Islam 67 in the first innings. Litton Das 102, Najmul Hossain Shanto 82, Mushfiqur Rahim 81 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz 52 not out in the second innings. Hasan Mahmud 5 wickets and Ebadot Hossain 4 wickets in the first innings.
• Before that, Bangladesh beat Australia in one Test and lost the other.

West Indies:

• August, 2nd Test vs Pakistan, Port of Spain: Lost by 8 wickets. West Indies 344 and 117. Justin Greaves 73, Roston Chase 70, Brandon King 46. Jomel Warrican 6 wickets, Shamar Joseph 3, Jayden Seales 2.
• August, 1st Test vs Pakistan: Won. West Indies 311 and 181, Pakistan 282 and 120.

Series Score

This is the first of two Tests, so the series is 0-0.

BAN vs WI Head To Head

West Indies have won 7 of the last 10 Tests between these teams. Bangladesh won the last one, in Jamaica in December 2024.

BAN vs WI Squads

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Litton Das (WK), Jaker Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed

West Indies: Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican (VC), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (WK), Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Wickham

Team news: Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on the hand in the nets on the eve of the match, so check his fitness. Taskin Ahmed is back after being rested for the Afghanistan Test. Shai Hope is not in the West Indies squad, so Joshua Da Silva keeps wicket.

Pitch Report

Mirpur has hosted 30 Tests. The average first innings score is 331, and the team batting first has won 53% of games. Spinners have taken 58% of the wickets in the last 10 Tests here, and fourth innings scores average only 130.

For fantasy, pick at least two spinners from each side, like Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jomel Warrican. Bat first if you win the toss, as the pitch gets harder to bat on as the game goes on.

Weather Report

It will be hot and partly sunny in Dhaka, around 33°C on the first day. There is a small chance of a shower on some days, but most of the Test should be dry.

Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain

West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales

Bangladesh’s XI is close to the side that played Afghanistan, with Taskin Ahmed back. West Indies’ XI is their side from August, with Da Silva in for Shai Hope. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN, all rounder): 52 not out against Afghanistan and Bangladesh’s main off spinner at home.
2. Jomel Warrican (WI, bowler): 6 wickets in his last Test against Pakistan. Left arm spin will suit Mirpur.
3. Litton Das (BAN, wicketkeeper): 102 in the second innings against Afghanistan.
4. Roston Chase (WI, all rounder): 70 in his last Test and bowls off spin.
5. Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN, batter): 82 against Afghanistan. Bangladesh captain.
6. Taijul Islam (BAN, bowler): Left arm spinner who has taken many wickets at Mirpur.
7. Justin Greaves (WI, all rounder): 73 in his last Test and bowls medium pace.

BAN vs WI Fantasy Team 1st Test: Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Litton Das

Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Brandon King

All rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Roston Chase, Justin Greaves

Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Jomel Warrican (Vc), Hasan Mahmud, Shamar Joseph

Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz. An all rounder who made 52 not out in his last Test and bowls lots of overs at home.

Vice captain: Jomel Warrican. 6 wickets in his last Test.

BAN vs WI Fantasy Team 1st Test: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Joshua Da Silva

Batters: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto

All rounders: Roston Chase (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Justin Greaves

Bowlers: Taijul Islam (Vc), Jomel Warrican, Ebadot Hossain, Jayden Seales

Captain: Roston Chase. An all rounder who made 70 in his last Test and bowls off spin on a turning pitch. Few people will make him captain.

Vice captain: Taijul Islam. Bangladesh’s lead spinner at Mirpur.

Differentials: Tanzid Hasan made 83 against Afghanistan. Ebadot Hossain took 4 wickets in that game.

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Match Prediction

Bangladesh are at home on a pitch that helps spin, and their batting looked good against Afghanistan. West Indies have good spinners too, but they have not played a Test in almost three months. Our pick is Bangladesh to win.

FAQs – BAN vs WI Fantasy Team 1st Test

Who will win Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test?
Bangladesh are at home on a spin friendly pitch. We pick Bangladesh.

What is the BAN vs WI Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Mehidy Hasan Miraz as captain and Jomel Warrican as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Roston Chase as captain and Taijul Islam as vice captain.

What is the pitch report for Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur?
The average first innings score is 331, and spinners take most of the wickets here. Batting gets harder as the game goes on.

What is the probable playing XI for Bangladesh vs West Indies?
Bangladesh should bring back Taskin Ahmed. West Indies will have Joshua Da Silva keeping wicket. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for BAN vs WI?
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Roston Chase are the best all rounder picks. Jomel Warrican and Taijul Islam are the best bowling picks.

What time does Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test start?
Play starts at 9:30 AM IST on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. That is 10:00 AM local time in Dhaka.