WI vs BAN 1st Test, Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today?

Bangladesh head to the West Indies with a completely new look. For starters, Shakib Al Hasan, retired, and Mushfiqur Rahim are out. This will therefore be Bangladesh's first Test without either of them after over a decade. There is experience and some rising star power though with Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz proving to be handy players in recent times.

The West Indies though will feel a lot more settled. They have some seasoned players in the line-up but were given a hiding in England on their last visit and will be waiting to get back to winning ways at home.

WI vs BAN Match Details

Date: November 22nd, 2024

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: North Sound, Antigua

WI vs BAN Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the Test could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the Test.

WI vs BAN Pitch Report

North Sound was once pretty lively for the pacers but is now a pretty low and slow track. Spin is expected to play a good part while pace too could find some help early on. Batting first is a better choice though.

WI vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Shadnam Ismail, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud

WI Playing XI

Kraigg Brathwaite, Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greeves, Joshua Da Silva, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph

WI vs BAN Key Players

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Najmul Hossain Shanto is a reluctant captain at the moment. Before captaincy he was a star batter for Bangladesh but captaincy seems to have weighed him down. He was hoping to step down but with few options available will be leading in this series. The challenge now for him is to make sure he can find form with the bat while he continues to lead the team for the time being.

Kraig Brathwaite

Shanto's opposite number, Brathwaite, has also been in poor form of late. One of the most consistent openers of his time, the last two series has seen him get starts but not convert which is something Brathwaite will be looking to change given the importance of the Test format for him.

WI vs BAN Match Tips

West Indies could be favorites at home with their pace attack and the inexperience of Bangladesh in the Caribbean

Match Prediction: West Indies Will Win The Match