The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and West Indies moves into its final stage, with the second and final Test scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 5, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. West Indies head into the contest with a 1-0 lead after securing a convincing victory in the opening Test in Dhaka. Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back and level the series on home soil. Despite getting a first-innings lead in the opening encounter, their batting unit failed to deliver in the second innings, allowing West Indies to register a comfortable win. Meanwhile, the visitors will look to maintain their momentum and complete a series clean sweep.
BAN vs WI Pitch Report:
The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is generally favourable for batting during the first innings, but conditions tend to become more challenging as the match progresses. From the third day onwards, bowlers, particularly spinners, are expected to receive considerable assistance. The venue has witnessed six Test matches, with five resulting in victories for the team batting first?
BAN vs WI Head-to-Head Record in Tests
Bangladesh and West Indies have faced each other 23 times in Test cricket.
Total Matches 23
Bangladesh Won 5
West Indies Won 16
Drawn/No Result 2
BAN vs WI Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh:
Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque/Jaker Ali, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam.
West Indies:
John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (C), Joshua Bishop, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales.