West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Bangladesh will face co-hosts West Indies at 09:00 AM (IST) - 03:30 AM (GMT) Thursday, 5th November 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
BAN vs WI (Bangladesh vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | BAN vs WI 2nd Test |
| League | West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, 5th November 2026 |
| Time | 09:00 AM (IST) - 03:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
Bangladesh vs West Indies 2nd Test Previews
Bangladesh faced a disappointing defeat in the first Test of the series held in Dhaka. The team, led by Shadman Islam, performed well in the first innings, but this advantage did not last long. In the second innings, Bangladesh's batting lineup collapsed, preventing the team from maintaining its strong position. The West Indies capitalized on this opportunity, chased down the target with ease, and secured victory on the fourth day itself.
Meanwhile, the West Indies have made a brilliant comeback in the first Test, taking an early lead in the series. The Caribbean side will now look to maintain this momentum in the next match and aim for a clean sweep against the 'Bangla Tigers.' Although their chances of reaching the 2027 ICC World Test Championship final are slim, they will be fully committed to concluding this series with a win.
Who will win today’s 2nd Test match between Bangladesh vs West Indies?
The second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams prepare to face each other at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The West Indies have already taken a 1-0 lead by winning the first Test by eight wickets. Now, the pressure will be on Bangladesh to win the final match and level the series.
Heading into the second Test, the West Indies appear to have the upper hand. Their bowling in Dhaka was outstanding, and they will be looking to replicate that performance in Sylhet.
However, Bangladesh will benefit from home-ground advantage, and if their batters can deliver a consistent performance, they could well make a strong comeback.
BAN vs WI 2nd Test Winning Probability
- Bangladesh- 40%
- West Indies- 60%
Final verdict: West Indies have a better chance of winning the second Test against Bangladesh, given their excellent bowling performance in the first match. However, if the Bangladeshi batters perform well on their home turf, they could give West Indies a tough challenge.
BAN vs WI Test Head-to-Head Record
| Head-to-Head | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Test Matches | 23 |
| BAN Wins | 05 |
| WI Wins | 16 |
| Tied | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
BAN vs WI Match Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is considered very good for batting during the first innings; however, from the third day onwards, conditions begin to favor the bowlers. In five out of the six matches played here, the team chasing the target has ended up on the losing side. This suggests that the team winning the toss should opt to bat first, thereby avoiding the need to bat in the fourth innings. Spinners are expected to dominate this exciting contest, and both teams may place a greater emphasis on including spinners in their bowling attacks.
BAN vs WI 2nd Test Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing XI: 1. Shadman- Islam, 2. Tanzid Hasan, 3. Mominul Haque, 4. Najmul Hossain Shanto(C), 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Litton Das(WK), 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nayeem Hasan, 9. Hasan Mahmud, 10. Taijul Islam, 11. Shoriful Islam
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing XI: 1. John Campbell, 2. Brandon King, 3. Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 4. Kavem Hodge, 5. Amir Jangoo(WK), 6. Justin Greaves, 7. Roston Chase(C), 8. Joshua Bishop, 9. Shamar Joseph, 10. Jomel Warrican, 11. Jayden Seales
BAN vs WI Dream11 Team – 2nd Test
Wicket-Keeper
- Litton Das
Batters
- Shadman Islam
- Brandon King
- Kevin Wickham
All-Rounders
- Roston Chase
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- John Campbell
Bowlers
- Jomel Warrican
- Nayeem Hasan
- Taijul Islam
- Joshua Bishop
BAN vs WI Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain (C): Jomel Warrican
- Vice-Captain (VC): Nayeem Hasan
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