Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test – Fantasy Cricket XI Tips, Prediction & Probable XI

Bangladesh will face West Indies in the first of the two-test match series starting on 3rd February. The first test will be played at Chattogram. 

Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test: Match Details

• Date – 3rd February 2021
• Time – 9: 00 AM IST
• Venue – Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram 

Bangladesh vs West Indies Match Preview:

Bangladesh will be playing a test match after almost a year-long gap. Mominul Haque will be leading the team, and he will be boosted with the presence of veterans Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahman to support him. Shakib Al Hasan will add a big plus if he is fit to play in the first test. 

The bowlers looked good in the limited-overs series and would want to continue their momentum in the longer format of the game. Mehidy Hasan could be the X-factor when the pitch starts to turn. 

West Indian batsman, after a horrific limited-overs series, will look to bounce back. Captain Kraig Braithwaite was in fine form during the warmup match and so was John Campbell. Nkrumah Bonner scored a solid 80 in the second innings, which will give immense confidence ahead of the test series. 

Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel will be leading the bowling attack. The two have been one of the most experienced players for the Windies in the test matches. 

Bangladesh will play a test match after a good long gap, which might result in a bit of fatigue in the players as the game progresses. Bangladesh still stands favorites in the first test, however, West Indies will be a tough opponent to beat. 

Bangladesh vs West Indies Head to Head in Tests:

• Total – 16
• Bangladesh – 4
• West Indies – 10
• Drawn - 2

Bangladesh vs West Indies Team News: 

Shakib Al Hasan has been recovering from a groin injury he suffered during the 3rd ODI against West Indies. Though he has cleared his scans, call on him playing the first test will be taken before the toss. 

Bangladesh vs West Indies Probable Playing XI:

Bangladesh - Mominul Haque(C), Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Saif Hassan, Mushfiqur Rahman(WK), Shadman Islam, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud

West Indies - Kraigg Braithwaite(C), Jermaine Blackwood, John Campbell,  Rahkeem Cornwall, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva, Nkrumah Bonner, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Veerasammy Permaul 

Bangladesh vs West Indies Fantasy Cricket XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Mushfiqur Rahim
• Batsmen - Tamim Iqbal, John Campbell, Jermaine Blackwood
• All-rounders - Shakib Al Hasan, Rahkeem Cornwall
• Bowlers - Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel