Bangladesh vs West Indies: Test preview and reported Mirpur conditions

Bangladesh and West Indies are set to play a Test beginning at Oct 28, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC, with the available previews emphasizing recent head-to-head results and conditions at Mirpur. TodayMatchPrediction.com.in reports that West Indies have won four of the last five Tests between the sides, including a 2-0 series sweep on their previous tour of Bangladesh in 2024.

The same publisher describes Bangladesh as having home advantage and familiarity with a spin-friendly surface, and identifies Taijul Islam, averaging 45 wickets per 10 Tests, as a key weapon. Its reported Mirpur figures put the average first-innings score at 325-335, while 56% of wickets fall to spin and the average fourth-innings score is 173.

CricketBettingTips.Today reports that Taskin Ahmed has returned to the 15-player squad after missing the match against Afghanistan earlier in October. The outlet also reports that Bangladesh Cricket Board XI declared at 371/7 in a Dhaka preparation match before West Indies reached 336/6, while noting the absences of Shai Hope and Alzarri Joseph.

CricketBettingTips.Today says Najmul Hossain Shanto continues as captain, with Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz supplying experience and batting depth. Together, the reports frame the preview around West Indies’ recent record, Bangladesh’s reported home and spin strengths, and squad and preparation details; they do not establish a match result.