West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Mirpur, earning 12 World Test Championship points. After conceding a 27-run first-innings deficit, they bowled Bangladesh out for 142 and chased 170 in 35.1 overs. This analysis examines the key performance metrics and the updated WTC standings.
Match Summary: Key Numbers
Bangladesh chose to bat first and scored 272. West Indies replied with 245, leaving the hosts with a 27-run lead.
The second innings decided the match. Bangladesh were dismissed for 142 in 48.4 overs, a run rate of roughly 2.92 per over.
| Innings | Team | Score |
|---|
| 1st | Bangladesh | 272 |
| 1st | West Indies | 245 |
| 2nd | Bangladesh | 142 (48.4 overs) |
| 2nd | West Indies | 170/2 (35.1 overs) |
First Innings: Shadman Islam's Century and Warrican's Five-For
Shadman Islam scored 105 from 234 balls with 11 boundaries, a strike rate of about 44.9. Towhid Hridoy added 42 from 86 balls and Litton Das made 34 from 88. Bangladesh found it hard to build partnerships.
Jomel Warrican took 5 for 53 in 23.4 overs. Joshua Bishop and Shamar Joseph took two wickets each, and Jayden Seales took one.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Shadman Islam | 105 | 234 | 44.87 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 42 | 86 | 48.84 |
| Litton Das | 34 | 88 | 38.64 |
West Indies' Reply of 245
Tagenarine Chanderpaul made 56 from 184 balls, a strike rate of about 30.4. John Campbell scored 54 from 78 and Justin Greaves made 46 from 103. Captain Roston Chase finished unbeaten on 43 from 60 balls at a strike rate of about 71.7.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Tagenarine Chanderpaul | 56 | 184 | 30.43 |
| John Campbell | 54 | 78 | 69.23 |
| Justin Greaves | 46 | 103 | 44.66 |
| Roston Chase | 43* | 60 | 71.67 |
Second Innings: Bangladesh Collapse to 142
Nayeem Hasan top-scored with 52 from 91 balls, including four boundaries. Jaker Ali made 22 and Shadman Islam added 13. No other batter made a significant contribution.
Roston Chase took five wickets and Jomel Warrican took four. Shamar Joseph took the other wicket. Warrican finished the match with nine wickets, combining his first-innings 5 for 53 with four in the second.
| Bowler | 1st Inns Wickets | 2nd Inns Wickets | Match Total |
|---|
| Jomel Warrican | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Roston Chase | - | 5 | 5 |
| Shamar Joseph | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Joshua Bishop | 2 | - | 2 |
| Jayden Seales | 1 | - | 1 |
Spin Dominance on a Mirpur Surface
Warrican and Chase took 14 of the 20 Bangladesh wickets between them. Chase's five wickets are notable for a captain who also scored an unbeaten 43 in the first innings.
The Chase: King and Campbell Set the Pace
West Indies reached 170/2 in 35.1 overs, a run rate of about 4.83. Brandon King was unbeaten on 81 from 115 balls with 10 fours and one six, a strike rate of about 70.4.
John Campbell made 49 from 55 balls at a strike rate of about 89.1. Kaveem Hodge finished unbeaten on 31 from 27 balls, a strike rate of about 114.8.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Brandon King | 81* | 115 | 70.43 |
| John Campbell | 49 | 55 | 89.09 |
| Kaveem Hodge | 31* | 27 | 114.81 |
WTC 2025-27 Points Table After the First Test
West Indies gained 12 points, moving from 42 to 54. Bangladesh stayed on 40 points after receiving none.
| Pos. | Team | Played | Points | PCT |
|---|
| 1 | Australia | 12 | 108 | 75 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 3 | South Africa | 6 | 48 | 66.67 |
| 4 | India | 11 | 68 | 51.52 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 8 | 40 | 41.67 |
| 6 | England | 16 | 74 | 38.54 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 24 | 33.33 |
| 8 | West Indies | 14 | 54 | 32.14 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 9 | 5 | 4.63 |
Standings Impact
West Indies remain eighth despite the win, but their points percentage has risen to 32.14. Bangladesh stay fifth, though their percentage has fallen after the defeat. With the series continuing, both teams still have time to change their positions.