Bangladesh vs. West Indies First Test Result: Full Scores and Mirpur Recap

Updated November 2, 2026. West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Bangladesh made 272 and 142; West Indies replied with 245 and then reached 170/2 to complete a target of 170. The result gives West Indies a 1–0 lead in the two-Test series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship.

Bangladesh vs. West Indies first Test: result and scorecard

The opening match of the 2026 Bangladesh–West Indies Test series is complete. West Indies won the toss and Bangladesh chose to bat. The match was played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, in Dhaka. The official Cricket West Indies result and ICC match centre confirm the eight-wicket margin and the four innings totals.

Bangladesh built a 27-run first-innings lead by scoring 272 to West Indies' 245. Its second innings added 142, setting the visitors a target of 170 to win. West Indies reached that target after losing two wickets, so the final margin was eight wickets. The notation 170/2 means the team had scored 170 runs and lost two wickets; it is not a score of 170 for eight.

How did the match turn into a West Indies win?

Bangladesh's first innings was anchored by Shadman Islam, who scored 105. That total gave the hosts a useful lead, but West Indies stayed close by reaching 245 in reply. The 27-run gap meant Bangladesh had an advantage going into its second turn at the crease, though the match was still open: the size of the eventual target depended on how long Bangladesh could bat and how many runs it could add.

West Indies' bowlers then restricted Bangladesh to 142. Nayeem Hasan top-scored for the hosts in that innings with 52. Roston Chase took five wickets for 36 runs, while Jomel Warrican's match figures included five for 53 in the first innings and four for 63 in the second. Those performances helped limit the target to 170 rather than leaving West Indies with a larger chase.

Brandon King remained unbeaten on 81 as West Indies completed the chase at 170/2. John Campbell made 49 and Kavem Hodge finished unbeaten on 31. The figures show why the result was recorded as a win by eight wickets: West Indies needed runs, and it still had eight of its ten wickets unused when it passed the target.

What does the result mean for the series?

This was the first of two Tests between Bangladesh and West Indies and counts toward the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship. West Indies now lead the series 1–0. The result does not decide the series by itself: Bangladesh can level it with a win in the second Test, while a draw or a West Indies win in that match would leave West Indies ahead in the series.

The second Test is scheduled for November 5–9, 2026, at Sylhet Stadium in Sylhet, according to Cricket Australia's series listing. That is a separate fixture and should not be confused with the completed Mirpur match. Check the relevant match centre for any later schedule changes, playing XI announcements, toss information or result updates.

When was the Mirpur Test scheduled, and what is confirmed about its start?

The first Test was scheduled for October 28 through November 1, 2026, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It finished on Day 4; the ICC's match report dated October 31 confirms the result. The scheduled window gives the five possible playing dates, while October 31 is the date associated with the completed match report.

Official schedule records display conflicting start-time values, and the available match records do not establish which one is correct. The scheduled start time is therefore unconfirmed in this recap. The venue-local first day, five-day window and final result are confirmed.

Where can readers check the official result?

The Cricket West Indies results page lists the first Test at Mirpur and records Bangladesh's 272 and 142 against West Indies' 245 and 170/2. The ICC match centre provides the innings scorecard and result, while the ICC match report describes the Day 4 finish and the series standing.

For the remaining fixture, consult the Cricket Australia series schedule and Cricket West Indies fixtures. Match pages can show different states while score feeds refresh, so use the completed result rather than a stale live snapshot when referring to the Mirpur Test.

Quick answers

Who won the first Bangladesh vs. West Indies Test?

West Indies won by eight wickets after scoring 170/2 in response to a target of 170.

What were the four innings scores?

Bangladesh scored 272 and 142. West Indies scored 245 and 170/2.

Is the first Test still live?

No. The match is complete. West Indies leads the two-Test series 1–0, with the second Test scheduled in Sylhet for November 5–9, 2026.