Bangladesh will clash with the West Indies in the second and final Test of the two-game series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, starting on Thursday, November 5.
In the first Test, Bangladesh batted first and posted 272 runs in 97.4 overs. Shadman Islam was the top scorer, amassing 105. Jomel Warrican scalped a five-wicket haul. In response, West Indies got bundled out for 245 in 82.5 overs. Nayeem Hasan scalped a four-fer.
In the third innings, Bangladesh got all out for 142 in 48.4 overs. Roston Chase picked up a fifer, while Jomel Warrican racked up a four-fer. In the chase, the West Indies took 35.1 overs to seal the deal with eight wickets in hand. Brandon King (81*) was the top scorer.
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs West Indies, Test Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 9:00 AM IST, November 5 to 9
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with both batters and bowlers likely to enjoy favourable conditions. However, spinners could come into play from the second or third day, making batting increasingly challenging as the match progresses.
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs
Bangladesh
Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam
West Indies
John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wk), Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Joshua Bishop
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: West Indies
These two sides have played against each other 23 times in Test cricket. While West Indies secured 16 wins, Bangladesh has won five games, and two contests ended in a draw. With the West Indies starting the series on a winning note, we can expect them to continue their winning momentum, sealing the series 2-0.
