BAN vs WI 2nd Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

BAN vs WI 2nd Test, Cricket Tips: West Indies hammered Bangladesh in the first test by 8 wickets to take a unassailable 1-0 lead. Bangladesh prepared a rank-turner, and it backfired on them. Jomel Warrican bagged nine wickets in the game, while Roston Chase bagged a fifer in the second innings.

Shadman Islam scored a century in the first innings, but it went in vain. West Indies have a great chance to record a 2-0 series whitewash. The second test will start at 9 AM IST on Thursday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Mushfiqur Rahim will replace Mominul Haque in the second game.

BAN vs WI: Match Details

• Date:  November 5-9, 2026 (Thursday-Monday)
• Time: 9:30 AM IST
• Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

BAN vs WI: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the live action of the game on the FanCode mobile app or website.

BAN vs WI: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 23
• Bangladesh: 5
• West Indies: 16
• Drawn: 2

BAN vs WI: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Sylhet is expected to be slow and good for spin. The wicket is expected to slow down with time, and spinners are expected to have a major role. Both teams will look to bat first because early on the batting conditions will be better on the first two days.

BAN vs WI: Possible XIs

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

West Indies: John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo (wk), Roston Chase (c), Kemar Roach/Joshua Bishop, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales

BAN vs WI: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Shadnam Islam and John Campbell scored the most runs for their teams and they will be the ones to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Jomel Warrican and Nayeem Hasan will have a big role on this wicket in Sylhet. They did well in the first game also.

Today Match Prediction: Bangladesh have struggled with the bat, and West Indies have a better batting unit than them. Hence, we predict West Indies to win the second test.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.