The 1st Test between West Indies and Bangladesh is underway at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua. This high-stakes clash, part of Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies, promises thrilling cricket as both teams vie for vital points in the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25.

Match Details

Match

West Indies vs Bangladesh

Date

November 22–26, 2024

Time

Play starts at 10:00 AM local time each day.

Venue

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

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Live Updates

Day 2 Progress (Morning Session)

West Indies resumed at 250/5 with Justin Greaves (11*) and Joshua Da Silva (14*) aiming to build a significant first-innings total.

The Bangladeshi bowlers showed discipline in the early overs, with Taijul Islam continuing to exploit the surface effectively. However, the pitch appears favorable for batting as the sun beats down on Antigua.

Live scores and commentary are being updated throughout the day!


Day 1 Recap

West Indies concluded Day 1 on 250/5. Despite a cautious start, Mikyle Louis (97) and Alick Athanaze (90) delivered stellar performances, stabilizing the innings after an early wobble. Bangladesh, with a controlled bowling effort led by Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam, kept the game evenly balanced.


Playing XI of West Indies

1. Kraigg Brathwaite (c)

2. Mikyle Louis

3. Keacy Carty

4. Kavem Hodge

5. Alick Athanaze

6. Justin Greaves

7. Joshua Da Silva (wk)

8. Alzarri Joseph

9. Kemar Roach

10. Gudakesh Motie

11. Shannon Gabriel

West Indies and Bangladesh flag


Playing XI of Bangladesh

1. Litton Das (c & wk)

2. Mahmudul Hasan Joy

3. Najmul Hossain Shanto

4. Mominul Haque

5. Towhid Hridoy

6. Shahadat Hossain Dipu

7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz

8. Taskin Ahmed

9. Taijul Islam

10. Hasan Mahmud

11. Shoriful Islam


Key Moments to Watch For

West Indies Middle Order: Can Greaves and Da Silva push the score towards 400?

Bangladesh's Bowling Attack: With Taijul and Taskin in form, can they strike early on Day 2?

Pitch Dynamics: With the wicket flattening out, expect it to favor batsmen, but reverse swing could come into play.


How to Follow the Match Live

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This Test match is a test of skill, patience, and strategy. Who will seize the upper hand? Keep following this blog for all the action!