BAN vs WI 1st Test Prediction & Betting Tips
After decimating a spineless West Indies in the ODI series, Bangladesh will look to continue their dominance over the visitors in the longer format as well.
The hosts hasn’t played much Test cricket of late but in these conditions and the kind of form their players were in the ODI series, they’re the red hot favourites to win the series.
West Indies are always a very unpredictable side but they’ve been way below par in the last year. They managed to beat England in Southampton but were thrashed by New Zealand by an innings in two consecutive matches.
We all know that Bangladesh will be very difficult to beat in their home conditions but can West Indies surprise the hosts and pull of a massive upset? Read our preview as we decode the first Test between Banglades and West Indies that gets underway at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium at 9:30 PM local time.
Undoubtedly, Bangladesh will go into this match as big favourites, especially after the brand of cricket they played in the limited over series.
Tamim Iqbal was in top form in the ODI’s and will be eager to carry on his form in the longer format as well. While there’s some uncertainty about the second opener, we think Bangladesh will back Shadman Islam, atleast for the first Test.
Bangladesh are sweating over the fitness of Shakib al Hasan but if he’s fit, it’ll be a massive advantage to the Bangladesh. The all rounder was in scintillating form in the ODI series. Other batsmen like Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das were also in some decent form.
Bangladesh will Test West Indies will their spinners and in Shakib al Hasan, Mehedi Hasan and Taijul Islam, they have three quality spinners. The pace attack will be lead by Taskin Ahmed and he’ll be supported by Abu Jayed and Mustafizur Rahman.
For West Indies, players like Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood, John Campbell make the West Indian batting order look much more stable then what it looked in the ODI series. However, it’s still a pretty vulnerable batting order.
Brathwaite is a very good player of spin thus he’ll have to play a big role if West Indies want to compete with the Bangladesh.
The bowling line up of West Indies is pretty decent in Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach. The spinner role could go to the Veerasammy Permaul.
Overall, Bangladesh are a far better side in these conditions and with three quality spinners, West Indies are bound to struggle.
BAN vs WI Live streaming
Live TV: Ban Tech will broadcast the Bangladesh vs West Indies Test Series in Bangladesh while In West Indies, the series is available on Flow Sports.
Live streaming: You can live stream the Test series on Sports Flick app in UK, Australia and New Zealand.
BAN vs WI Toss Prediction
Toss will be crucial as batting first is the most feasible option on this wicket.
Weather Report
The weather looks good with bright sunshine during the course of all 5 days.
Pitch Condition
The pitch will be a typical subcontinent wicket. It’ll be very good for batting in the first three days and the spinners will come into play on Day 4 and Day 5
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Bangladesh vs West Indies First Test
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
Bangladesh are concerned about the fitness of Shakib al Hasan who got injured during the 3rd ODI. However, we think the all rounder will get fit before the first test.
BAN Key Players
- Tamin Iqbal - Tamin Iqbal was in terrific form in the ODI series and ended it as the leading run scorer. He’ll be one of Bangladesh’s main batsmen in the series.
- Shakib al Hasan - Runs with the bat, wickets with the ball, there is a reason that Shakib al Hasan is the number one all rounder in the world. He’ll be the biggest threat for the West Indies
- Mehedy Hasan - Mehedy Hasan will enjoy bowling against the West Indies on these wickets. He was the highest wicket taker in the ODI series and is expected to continue his good run in the longer format.
BAN Team Form
Bangladesh hasn’t played Test cricket since February 2020. Their last series was against Zimbabwe which they won pretty comprehensively.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Tamim Iqbal, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque(c), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(wk), Liton Das, Yasir Ali, Mehedy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
For West Indies, players like Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Jermaine Blackwood will be back. The batting order looks slightly stable now.
WI Key Players
- Kraigg Brathwaite - Brathwaite is arguable the most technically correct batsmen in this West Indies team. Once set he can play big innings. He’s good against the spinners and will be the most prized wicket for Bangladesh.
- John Campbell - He’s another batsmen that need to do well if West Indies wants to stand a chance in this series.
- Kemar Roach - Kemar Rach has the ability to rip through a batting order. If he can nip out few early wickets, West Indies will feel very confident in the match.
WI Team Form
West Indies are coming back from 0-2 loss to New Zealand in their previous series.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Kraigg Brathwaite(c), John Campbell, Jermaine Blackwood, Kavem Hodge, Nkrumah Bonner, Raymond Reifer, Joshua de Silva(wk) , Veerasammy Permaul, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph
Bangladesh vs West Indies Head to Head
West Indies have dominated the Bangladesh in Test but they’re not the same team now.
BAN vs WI Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played |
BAN Won |
WI Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| 16 |
10 |
04 |
0 |
2 |
🏆 Bangladesh vs West Indies Prediction
In these conditions, Bangladesh is a very strong side. They've a very strong batting and with three quality spinners, they're firm favourites for this match. West Indies will need some exceptional effort from Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell to stand a chance.
Feb 03 - Feb 07, 2021
09:00 IST / 3:30 GMT
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium - Chittagong, Bangladesh
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