WI vs BAN Match Prediction- 1st Test, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024

Bangladesh faces West Indies in a two-match WI vs BAN test series starting on November 22 at Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards Stadium with both teams seeking to reverse recent setbacks.

The Tigers enter the series with mixed fortunes and despite making history with their first-ever Test series win against Pakistan (2-0) earlier and throwing the World Test Championship wide apart they have suffered a comprehensive series defeats to India and South Africa.

West Indies, buoyed by their stunning victory at the Gabba where fast bowler Shamar Joseph helped level the Frank Worrell Trophy series against Australia have since struggled. They were swept by England and lost their home series to South Africa.

WI vs BAN Team Analysis

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite will be leading the West Indies team in the first game and will be leading the Indian team in the upcoming match the Captain has poor run-off form off late and will look to improve upon his batting.

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto will be leading Bangladesh in the first test and Bangladesh's captain has showed form in patches but will look to give some impetus in batting to visitors.

WI vs BAN Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The 1st test of the West Indies vs Bangladesh series will be played at Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The pitch might give fast bowlers an advantage early in the game, but it could become better for batting as the match progresses.

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Form and Fitness

Mushfiqur Rahim is out of the WI vs BAN Test matches because of a finger injury. He fractured the tip of his left index finger while wicketkeeping during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah on November 6. West Indies will have a full squad to choose from.

Tactical Acumen

West Indies: The West Indies have struggled with their batting, and their batters' performance will be key to staying in the game. The series is likely to be low-scoring, as both teams have shaky batting lineups.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh needs to bounce back after their heavy defeat against South Africa at home. Much will depend on Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mominul Haque, who have shown some form in the last four matches

WI vs BAN Match Prediction- 1st Test, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs BAN Score Prediction

If West Indies bats first

If Bangladesh bats first

WI vs BAN - Players to perform prediction

WI: Kraigg Brathwaite, Joshua Da Silva, Alick Athanaze, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, and Jayden Seales are the key players for the West Indies.

BAN: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hasan Mahmud, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, and Nahid Rana are key players for visitors.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Kraigg Brathwaite or Alick Athanaze

Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Mominul Haque or Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Shamar Joseph or Jayden Seales

Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Hasan Mahmud or Nahid Rana

Conclusion - Who will win the match?

West Indies are favorites to clinch this match, but only by a slight margin. Both bowling attacks are better suited to these conditions whoever bats well wins the match.