Cricket

West Indies Secure 1-0 Lead Over Bangladesh in Mirpur Test

31 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM IST · GlobeWire Daily Editorial Desk · Source: www.icc-cricket.com

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Key takeaways Match Summary and Result According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the West Indies secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Day 4 in Mirpur, taking a 1-0 lead in their two-match ICC World Test Championship series. - **Competition:** ICC

Match Summary and Result

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the West Indies secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Day 4 in Mirpur, taking a 1-0 lead in their two-match ICC World Test Championship series.

Competition: ICC World Test Championship
Teams: West Indies vs. Bangladesh
Venue: Mirpur
Result: West Indies won by 8 wickets
Series Status: West Indies lead 1-0 with one match remaining

Fourth Day Action

Play resumed with Bangladesh precariously placed at 79/6 in their second innings. Bowler Jomel Warrican struck early by dismissing Jaker Ali, caught by Roston Chase in the slips. Despite resistance from Nayeem Hasan, who scored 52, Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 142 on a slow track.

Roston Chase was the standout bowler for the visitors, claiming 5/36—his fifth five-wicket haul in the format. Having secured a slender first-innings lead, the target for the West Indies was set at 170 runs.

The Run Chase

Bangladesh opened their bowling attack with spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam. However, West Indian openers John Campbell and Brandon King responded with aggressive strokes against the new ball, pushing the team past the 50-run mark quickly.

Intermittent rain interrupted play, but the openers maintained their high scoring rate after the weather breaks. During the 19th over, Campbell was dropped by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who subsequently left the field with a thumb injury.

Shoriful Islam eventually breakthrough for Bangladesh, bowling Campbell out for 49 with the total at 112. Tagenarine Chanderpaul fell shortly after, but Kavem Hodge partnered with Brandon King (81*) to guide the West Indies across the finish line with eight wickets in hand.

Standings Impact and Upcoming Fixtures

Following the defeat, Bangladesh dropped one position in the ICC World Test Championship standings to fifth place with a points percentage of 47.62. India moved up to fourth place with 51.52 percent.

The second and final Test of the series is scheduled to begin in Sylhet on November 5.