BAN vs WI Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather: Bangladesh vs West Indies 2nd Test, 2026

Bangladesh vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Preview, Prediction, Playing XIs and Sylhet Pitch Report

Bangladesh and the West Indies meet in the second and final Test of their 2026 tour at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from Thursday, November 5. The visitors arrive with a 1–0 lead after winning the opening match in Dhaka by eight wickets. For Bangladesh, the task is clear: win in Sylhet to draw the series. The West Indies, meanwhile, can secure a valuable away series victory with another strong performance.

The match also carries significance in the World Test Championship (WTC). Bangladesh sit fifth in the standings with a points percentage of 47.6% from seven matches, while the West Indies are eighth at 26.92% after 13 games. Bangladesh will need a sustained run of wins to keep their hopes of reaching the top two alive, making this Test an important opportunity to respond under pressure.

BAN vs WI Match Preview: Can Bangladesh Recover?

Bangladesh showed in the first innings in Dhaka that they can compete with the West Indies. Shadman Islam led the way with a composed 105, while Towhid Hridoy made 42 and Litton Das added 34. The hosts then bowled out the visitors for 245 to take a narrow 27-run lead.

That advantage disappeared quickly in the second innings. Bangladesh were dismissed for 142, leaving the West Indies a target of 170. Nayeem Hasan offered resistance with a lower-order half-century, but the total was not enough to put the visitors under serious pressure. The West Indies reached the target with eight wickets in hand.

The contrast between Bangladesh’s innings will be a major talking point in Sylhet. Their top order needs to turn promising starts into substantial scores, while the middle order must provide greater support when early wickets fall. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who managed scores of 19 and 10 in Dhaka, will be keen to make a stronger contribution. He has recorded two Test centuries in Sylhet, a record that could give him confidence at a familiar venue.

Bangladesh’s spin attack also faces a test of character. The spinners claimed eight wickets in the first innings in Dhaka but could not take a wicket during the fourth-innings chase. Sylhet may offer them more assistance, particularly as the match progresses, but they will need to maintain pressure and create chances rather than rely on the surface alone.

West Indies Seek to Build on Dhaka Victory

The West Indies will take confidence from a well-rounded performance in the first Test. Their bowlers set up the win, with Jomel Warrican taking nine wickets in the match and captain Roston Chase collecting a five-wicket haul. Their ability to exploit Bangladesh’s second-innings collapse proved decisive.

The visitors also had meaningful contributions throughout the batting order. John Campbell scored 54 and 49, Tagenarine Chanderpaul made 56, and Justin Greaves added 49. Chase contributed 43 before Brandon King finished the chase with an unbeaten 81. That spread of runs gives the West Indies a strong platform as they seek to claim a second away Test win in two years.

Historically, the West Indies have had the upper hand in this fixture. Across 23 Tests between the sides, they have won 16, Bangladesh have won five, and two matches have ended in draws. However, past results will count for little if Bangladesh can make better use of home conditions and produce a more complete performance.

Sylhet Pitch Report and Match Conditions

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium generally offers assistance to bowlers, particularly spinners, but its surface can provide more pace and bounce than the Dhaka pitch. That may give fast bowlers an opportunity to make an impact early, especially if they find movement with the new ball. Batting conditions are expected to become more favourable on the second day before the surface gradually wears and becomes harder to negotiate.

Venue figures point to the importance of batting well in the first innings. Teams batting first have won four of the six Tests played at Sylhet. The average first-innings score is 271, while the average fourth-innings total is 212, suggesting that chasing could become increasingly difficult as the match progresses. The captain winning the toss may therefore prefer to bat first and aim to build a substantial lead.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Test Records

Matches played: 6
Won batting first: 4
Won bowling first: 2
Average first-innings score: 271
Average second-innings score: 290
Average third-innings score: 306
Average fourth-innings score: 212
Highest total: 587/8, Bangladesh vs Ireland
Lowest total: 143, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe
Highest successful chase: 174/7, Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh
Highest individual innings: 171, Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Best innings bowling figures: 6/62, Taijul Islam
Best match bowling figures: 11/170, Taijul Islam

Weather Forecast: Little Rain Expected

Weather conditions are expected to be hot and mostly sunny across the five days, with daytime temperatures forecast to reach around 32–33°C. The chance of rain is minimal, at approximately 0–2%, so major weather interruptions appear unlikely. Hazy conditions and the heat could still test players’ concentration and stamina, particularly during long spells in the field.

Team News and Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh are expected to welcome experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim back after he missed the first Test with a finger injury. His return should add composure and depth to a middle order that struggled in the second innings in Dhaka. The main selection question is in the pace attack, where Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain are competing for a place as the third seamer.

The West Indies have no major injury concerns. Kemar Roach could be considered if the team opts for an additional fast bowler on a surface expected to offer more pace and bounce. His inclusion would likely depend on how the visitors balance their seam and spin options.

Predicted Bangladesh XI

Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed/Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam.

Predicted West Indies XI

John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase (captain), Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach/Joshua Bishop, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales.

Key Player Battles to Watch

Shadman Islam vs Jayden Seales: Shadman’s first-Test century demonstrated his ability to bat patiently. Seales will look to use Sylhet’s extra bounce and any early movement to challenge the opener’s defence.

Brandon King vs Taijul Islam: King’s unbeaten 81 sealed the Dhaka chase and made him one of the visitors’ most influential batters. Taijul will be central to Bangladesh’s plans, aiming to use the surface’s grip to limit King’s scoring options and force an error.

Mushfiqur Rahim vs Jomel Warrican: Mushfiqur’s return could strengthen Bangladesh’s response, but he will face a confident Warrican, who took nine wickets in the series opener. Their contest could shape the middle sessions of the match.

BAN vs WI Prediction

The West Indies start as the more confident side after their convincing win in Dhaka, and Warrican’s form gives them a potent threat. However, Sylhet’s conditions may suit Bangladesh’s spinners, while Mushfiqur Rahim’s return could improve the hosts’ batting stability. The toss and Bangladesh’s first-innings performance may prove decisive. If the hosts can post a substantial total and put sustained pressure on the West Indies’ batters, a series-levelling win is within reach; otherwise, the visitors have the momentum and balance to secure a 2–0 result.

Where to Watch BAN vs WI 2nd Test

Viewers in India can watch the second Test live on the FanCode app and website. Play is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local time) on Thursday, November 5, with the toss taking place 30 minutes before the start. Fans should check the broadcaster’s listings for any schedule updates before the match.