West Indies defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the Mirpur Test on Saturday, chasing a target of 170 to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
The visitors reached 170-2 in 35.1 overs, completing a victory that highlighted a disparity in spin bowling effectiveness on a surface that offered considerable turn.
According to Prothom Alo English, the ease of the chase contrasted sharply with the batting struggles of the home side, who failed to defend a modest total after a second-innings collapse.
The result puts the visitors in a commanding position heading into the final match of the series, as the Bangladesh vs West Indies Test scorecard reflects a match where the visitors controlled the conditions in Mirpur.
Brendon King leads chase in Mirpur Test result
Brendon King remained unbeaten on 81 to anchor the West Indies innings. He was supported by Kavem Hodge, who finished on 31 not out from 27 balls, and John Campbell, who scored 49.
Bangladesh's bowling attack struggled to contain the visitors. Hasan Mahmud took one wicket for 14 runs, but the primary spin options, Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, failed to replicate the success of their counterparts.
Prothom Alo English reported that the Bangladesh spinners struggled to bowl consistently in the right areas. This lack of consistency allowed King and Campbell to attack without the bowlers finding a rhythm.
Roston Chase 5 wickets trigger Bangladesh collapse
The match was decided by the dominance of the West Indies spin attack during Bangladesh's second innings. Roston Chase took five wickets for 36 runs, while Jomel Warrican claimed four wickets for 63 runs.
Bangladesh was dismissed for 142 in their second innings. Nayeem Hasan top-scored with 52, and Zakir Hasan contributed 22.
The collapse followed a more competitive first innings where Bangladesh scored 272. West Indies responded with 245 in their first innings, leaving Bangladesh with a narrow lead of 27 runs before the hosts crumbled in the second outing.
Prothom Alo English noted that the pitch appeared to be spin-friendly, offering considerable turn to the West Indies spinners earlier in the day, which contributed to the restriction of the home side's batting.
Bangladesh cricket series 2026 outlook
The defeat leaves the side led by Najmul Hossain Shanto trailing in the series. The visitors' ability to exploit the Mirpur surface while the home side struggled to do the same has created a significant psychological advantage.
The series now moves to the second and final Test, which is scheduled for 5 November.
It is not yet known how Bangladesh will adjust their batting and bowling strategies to counter the West Indies spinners in the final match.