West Indies defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Dhaka, played from October 28 to 31, 2026, to lead the two-match series 1-0. Chasing 170, the visitors finished on 170 for 2 in 35.1 overs, completing the chase before Lunch on the final day.
Match Summary and Key Numbers
The match was close for three innings. A 27-run first-innings deficit was the only gap between the sides before Bangladesh's second-innings collapse.
West Indies' spinners decided the result. The second-innings target of 170 was then reached at roughly 4.83 runs per over.
Innings Scores| Innings | Team | Score |
|---|
| First | Bangladesh | 272 |
| First | West Indies | 245 |
| Second | Bangladesh | 142 |
| Second | West Indies | 170 for 2 (35.1 overs) |
How Bangladesh's Second Innings Unfolded
Bangladesh ended Day 3 on 79 for 6, a lead of just over 100. The remaining four wickets fell on the final morning, and the innings closed on 142.
That gave West Indies a target of 170. Bangladesh's lead was 169 once the deficit of 27 from the first innings was accounted for.
Spin Dominance From Chase and Warrican
Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican took nine of the ten wickets in the innings. Chase returned 5 for 36 and Warrican 4 for 63.
Chase's figures were the more economical of the two. His 36 runs conceded came from a spell that removed a large part of the batting order.
Lower-Order Resistance
Nayeem Hasan top-scored with 52, and Jaker Ali added 22. Mominul Haque batted as a concussion substitute after hurting his leg attempting a catch in West Indies' first innings.
Bangladesh Second Innings: Bowling Impact| Bowler | Figures | Share of Wickets |
|---|
| Roston Chase | 5 for 36 | 50% |
| Jomel Warrican | 4 for 63 | 40% |
Analysing the Chase
The chase was built on an opening stand of 112 between John Campbell and Brandon King. That partnership made up about 66% of the final total.
Campbell scored 49 before he was dismissed. King and Kavem Hodge then finished the job without further loss.
King and Hodge Close It Out
King finished unbeaten on 81, roughly 48% of the team total. Hodge added an unbeaten 31 to see West Indies home before Lunch.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto dropped King at second slip during the chase. It was a notable missed chance in a match with narrow margins.
West Indies Chase: Batting Contributions| Batter | Runs | Status |
|---|
| Brandon King | 81 | Not out |
| John Campbell | 49 | Out |
| Kavem Hodge | 31 | Not out |
| Opening stand | 112 | Campbell and King |
Bangladesh's Bowling in the Chase
Hasan Mahmud took 1 for 14 and Shoriful Islam took 1 for 20. Both bowled economically, but neither could stop the scoring from the other end.
Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also bowled. They could not break the King-Hodge partnership after Campbell fell for 49.
Milestones and Awards
Chase's 5 for 36 took him to 100 Test wickets. The milestone arrived at the point where it shaped the match result most.
Warrican took nine wickets in the match, which earned him Player of the Match. He took 4 for 63 in the second innings after his first-innings haul.
Individual Honours| Player | Achievement |
|---|
| Roston Chase | 5 for 36 and 100 Test wickets |
| Jomel Warrican | 9 wickets in the match, Player of the Match |
| Brandon King | 81 not out in the chase |
What the Result Means for the Series
West Indies lead the two-match series 1-0 and need only a draw in the second Test to avoid defeat in the series. The chase was completed in 35.1 overs, which kept the margin at eight wickets.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul also featured in West Indies' batting effort across the match. Bangladesh must now improve against spin in the second innings to level the series.