BAN vs WI 2nd Test Match Prediction: Who Will Win Sylhet Test?

Bangladesh face a must-win Test in Sylhet. After losing the series opener in Mirpur by eight wickets, the hosts trail West Indies 1-0 in the two-match series, and only a win in the second Test will level the series — a draw or a West Indies win hands the tourists the series. The second Test, starting on Thursday, November 5, is therefore the biggest home Test of Bangladesh’s season so far, and it comes with World Test Championship points on the line for both sides.

West Indies, meanwhile, arrive in Sylhet with the luxury of two results in their favour. Roston Chase’s side only needs to avoid defeat to win the series, and after dominating the second half of the Mirpur Test, they will believe they can do more than that. This preview covers the match details, squads, pitch report, probable playing XIs, key battles and our prediction for the Sylhet Test.

BAN vs WI 2nd Test Match Details and Broadcast Information

Match	Bangladesh vs West Indies, 2nd Test
Series	West Indies tour of Bangladesh, two-match Test series (ICC World Test Championship)
Date	Thursday, November 5 to Monday, November 9, 2026
Venue	Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Start time	9:00 AM IST (9:30 AM Bangladesh time)
Toss	8:30 AM IST
Live streaming in India	FanCode app and website (no television telecast in India)
Broadcast in Bangladesh	T Sports and the Toffee app
Series status	West Indies lead 1-0

The early 9:00 AM IST start is worth noting for Indian viewers: play begins half an hour earlier in IST than the 9:30 AM local start in Bangladesh, because Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India. FanCode is the only way to watch in India, with no television channel carrying the match.

What Happened in the First Test at Mirpur

West Indies won the first Test at Mirpur by eight wickets. Bangladesh made 272 in the first innings and led by 27 runs after West Indies replied with 245, but the hosts collapsed to 142 in their second innings, leaving West Indies only 170 to win. The tourists chased it down for the loss of two wickets.

Shadman Islam’s century in the first innings was the standout batting performance for Bangladesh at Mirpur, while Mominul Haque made 28 before suffering a concussion that has ruled him out of the Sylhet Test. The collapse in the second innings, from a position of strength, is what Bangladesh must fix in Sylhet: they led on first innings and still lost by eight wickets.

For West Indies, the Mirpur win was built on discipline with the ball in the second innings and composure in a small chase. They now have the series in their hands, and a draw in Sylhet is enough for them — but a team that has just won by eight wickets will not be playing only for a draw.

Bangladesh vs West Indies Squads for the Sylhet Test

Bangladesh have named a 15-member squad for the second Test, with only one change from Mirpur: Amite Hasan replaces the concussed Mominul Haque. Amite made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in June 2026. Mushfiqur Rahim, who missed the first Test with a finger injury, remains in the squad, and his fitness is the main selection question for the hosts.

Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vice-captain), Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Amite Hasan.

West Indies squad: Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-captain), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, Kevin Wickham.

West Indies have named a 15 that includes Kemar Roach, Joshua Da Silva, Shamar Springer and Kevin Wickham, none of whom played at Mirpur. Roach’s experience is the most interesting option: on a Sylhet surface where seamers have taken a good share of wickets, the veteran could come into the XI if West Indies want extra new-ball control.

Sylhet Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium surface is generally on the slower side, and it tends to get slower as the match goes on, with low bounce making strokeplay harder in the later stages. Spinners enjoy their time in the middle here, and the team that bats first has historically had the better of it.

In the available Test dataset for Sylhet, the average first-innings score is around 291, seam bowlers have taken about 55 percent of wickets and spinners about 42 percent, and teams batting first have won every match in that small three-match sample. That sample is too small to treat as a rule, but it points to a clear plan: win the toss, bat first, post a big first-innings total, and let the spinners work on a wearing pitch in the fourth innings.

Bangladesh have a strong record at this ground in recent years, winning three of their last five matches here since 2021. Mehidy Hasan Miraz leads their wicket-takers at Sylhet with 11 wickets in those matches, which underlines how important he is to the home attack. The weather is expected to be warm and cloudy, around 34 degrees Celsius with moderate humidity, and no major rain disruption is expected to wash out large parts of the match.

BAN vs WI Probable Playing XIs for the 2nd Test

These are probable XIs based on the squads and the first Test teams, not confirmed teams. Confirmed XIs are announced at the toss.

Bangladesh probable XI: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Amite Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam. If Mushfiqur Rahim is passed fit, he could come in for Amite Hasan or Jaker Ali, which would strengthen the middle order considerably.

West Indies probable XI: John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (captain), Joshua Bishop, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales. Kemar Roach is the main alternative if West Indies want a third frontline seamer.

Key Battles in the Sylhet Test

Taijul Islam vs the West Indies middle order

Taijul Islam is the most dangerous bowler on either side on a Sylhet pitch that helps spin as the game wears on. West Indies handled Bangladesh’s spin better than expected at Mirpur in the second innings, but Sylhet’s slower, lower surface is a different challenge. If Taijul gets early control, Bangladesh can squeeze the scoring and force mistakes.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Roston Chase

Mehidy is Bangladesh’s most complete cricketer in home Tests: a wicket-taker at Sylhet, a lower-order batter who can change a session, and the vice-captain. Chase, his opposite number, leads West Indies from the middle order and bowls useful off-spin himself. The captain who handles the spin battle better will likely decide the match.

Shadman Islam vs Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph

Shadman was Bangladesh’s best batter at Mirpur, and the hosts need another big hundred from him in Sylhet. Seales and Joseph bring pace and bounce, and the new ball in the first session on each morning will be West Indies’ best chance to expose Bangladesh’s top order before the pitch slows down.

Shamar Joseph and the West Indies pace attack

West Indies’ pace attack was a major factor at Mirpur, and Joseph’s ability to bowl hostile spells in short bursts gives Chase a weapon even on a slow surface. If Bangladesh’s batters survive the new ball, the match should tilt their way; if they do not, West Indies can repeat the Mirpur script.

Bangladesh vs West Indies Head to Head and WTC Standings

West Indies lead the two-match series 1-0, so the equation is simple: Bangladesh must win in Sylhet to draw the series 1-1, while any other result gives West Indies the series. In the World Test Championship standings, Bangladesh sit fifth with three wins, three losses and a draw from seven matches, while West Indies are eighth with three wins, eight losses and two draws from thirteen matches. A Bangladesh win would therefore do double duty: level the series and strengthen their WTC position.

One independent statistical model gives Bangladesh a narrow edge in Sylhet, with about a 52 percent win probability against about 35 percent for West Indies and about 13 percent for a draw. That model reflects home advantage and Sylhet’s batting-first history, but it also reflects how close this contest is: West Indies have already won once in this series, and they do not need to win again.

BAN vs WI 2nd Test Prediction: Who Will Win?

Our prediction is Bangladesh to win the Sylhet Test and level the series 1-1. The reasoning is straightforward. Bangladesh are at home, on a slow Sylhet surface that suits Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan, and they have a clear must-win motivation after throwing away a first-innings lead at Mirpur. Shadman Islam is in good form, the top order knows the conditions, and West Indies’ batting has not yet been tested on a wearing fourth-innings pitch in this series.

The risk to this pick is real and should not be ignored. West Indies only need a draw, they have the pace attack to take early wickets, and Sylhet’s batting-friendly first days could produce a high-scoring draw if neither side can force a result. If the first two days are flat and the spinners cannot break through, a draw becomes the most likely outcome. But Bangladesh’s spin trio, home record at Sylhet and desperation to avoid a series defeat tip the balance.

Prediction: Bangladesh to win the 2nd Test and draw the series 1-1.

FAQs

When does the BAN vs WI 2nd Test start?

The second Test starts on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with play beginning at 9:00 AM IST.

Where can I watch BAN vs WI 2nd Test live in India?

The match will be streamed live on FanCode in India. There is no television telecast in India.

What is the series score before the Sylhet Test?

West Indies lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test at Mirpur by eight wickets.

Why is Mominul Haque not playing in Sylhet?

Mominul Haque is ruled out under the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during the first Test at Mirpur. Amite Hasan has replaced him in the squad.

What happens if the Sylhet Test is drawn?

A draw gives West Indies the series 1-0, since they already lead. Bangladesh must win to level the series at 1-1.

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