The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch report points to a balanced surface for the BAN vs WI 1st Test, with batters likely to score well early and spinners and bowlers gaining control as the match goes on. A first-innings score of around 300 to 330 is par, and batting first has a slight edge on record (15 wins to 12), although Day 1 thunderstorms may tempt a captain to bowl. The Test starts on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time (9:30 AM IST) in Dhaka.
The two-Test series is level at 0-0, and both matches count towards the ICC World Test Championship. Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh, and Roston Chase captains West Indies.
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Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report for BAN vs WI 1st Test
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Balanced, with batting easiest early and the surface wearing as the match goes on |
| Par first-innings score | 300 to 330 |
| Best for batting | Days 1 and 2 |
| Fast bowlers | New ball and the first session, with thunderstorms and cloud around |
| Spinners | Likely to come into play from Day 3, as scoring falls sharply in the later innings |
| Outfield | To be confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Batting first has won 15 Tests here and bowling first 12 |
Day-by-Day Pitch Behaviour
| Day | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Batting should be comfortable, though thunderstorms may bring cloud and interruptions |
| Day 2 | Cloud and light rain are forecast, and batters can score if play continues |
| Day 3 | The pitch starts to wear and spinners gain control |
| Day 4 | Scoring becomes harder, and the average third-innings score here is 242 |
| Day 5 | Chasing is tough, and the average fourth-innings score here is 172 |
How the Pitch Plays at Shere Bangla National Stadium
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 30 Tests, with 15 won batting first and 12 won bowling first, and the remaining three not won by either side. Scores drop as the match goes on, from an average of 328 in the first innings to 308, 242 and 172 in the next three.
The highest total here is 730/6 by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh, and the highest chase is 209/1 by England against Bangladesh. The lowest total is 87/10 by Bangladesh against Pakistan, and the lowest score defended is 213/10 by Bangladesh against West Indies. The ground has seen huge totals and sharp collapses, so it can reward and punish.
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Dhaka Weather Forecast for BAN vs WI 1st Test
| Day | Date | Conditions | Temperature (High / Low) | Rain Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wednesday, October 28 | Scattered thunderstorms | 33°C / 25°C | 35% |
| Day 2 | Thursday, October 29 | Cloudy, with light rain | 33°C / 24°C | To be confirmed |
| Day 3 | Friday, October 30 | Cloudy, with light rain | 32°C / 24°C | To be confirmed |
| Day 4 | Saturday, October 31 | Partly cloudy | 32°C / 24°C | To be confirmed |
| Day 5 | Sunday, November 1 | Partly cloudy | 32°C / 24°C | To be confirmed |
Day 1 is warm at 33°C, with humidity around 64% and wind of about 6 km/h. Thunderstorms are the main worry on the opening day, and the cloudy, wet conditions forecast for Days 2 and 3 could cost overs and make a result harder to get.
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Shere Bangla National Stadium Test Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 30 |
| Won batting first | 15 |
| Won bowling first | 12 |
| Average first-innings score | 328 |
| Average second-innings score | 308 |
| Average third-innings score | 242 |
| Average fourth-innings score | 172 |
| Highest total | 730/6 (187.5 overs) by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
| Lowest total | 87/10 (32 overs) by Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
| Highest score chased | 209/1 (44 overs) by England vs Bangladesh |
| Lowest score defended | 213/10 (61.3 overs) by Bangladesh vs West Indies |
The ground has a capacity of 25,000. Its two ends are the Ispahani End and the Aqua Paints End, and it also hosts football.
BAN vs WI Test Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | West Indies Won | Bangladesh Won | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 |
What Should the Captains Do at Shere Bangla National Stadium?
Bat first if the toss is won, unless the Day 1 storms look too threatening. A first-innings total of 300 or more puts pressure on the side batting last, as the average fourth-innings score is 172.
Use spin as the match goes on. Wear on the surface can bring spinners into play from Day 3. Both squads carry spin options, including Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan and Jomel Warrican.
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