Updated October 27, 2026: Bangladesh and West Indies are scheduled to begin the first men’s Test of their two-match series on Wednesday, October 28, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Cricket West Indies lists a 04:00 UTC start. At the venue, that is 10:00 a.m. Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00) on October 28.
| Match | First men’s Test in a two-match series; part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled dates | Wednesday, October 28, through Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Scheduled start | 10:00 a.m. in Dhaka, Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00); 04:00 UTC on October 28 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Second Test | November 5–9 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Confirmed XIs and toss | Not posted in the official match centre as of October 27 |
The Cricket West Indies international fixtures list identifies the opening game at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, with a 04:00 UTC start on October 28. It displays the time as 00:00 AST (04:00 UTC); converted for the venue, the scheduled start is 10:00 a.m. in Dhaka. Bangladesh uses Bangladesh Standard Time, UTC+06:00, on the event date, with no seasonal clock change. The Dhaka time-zone reference identifies that offset.
The date, venue, and UTC start refer to the same scheduled moment. Readers following the match from another country should convert from 04:00 UTC on Wednesday, October 28, rather than assume the Dhaka time applies to their location. Cricket Australia’s official match centre, fixture CA:41010, also lists the first Test as upcoming at Mirpur. The official listings confirm the overall five-day window; they do not separately verify the daily start time for each scheduled day.
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wednesday, October 28 |
| Day 2 | Thursday, October 29 |
| Day 3 | Friday, October 30 |
| Day 4 | Saturday, October 31 |
| Day 5 | Sunday, November 1 |
These are the dates set for play, not a prediction that the match will need all five days. A Test can finish sooner if one side secures a result. The first day’s scheduled start is confirmed above; check the official match centre for any session or daily timing information published later.
This is a bilateral series, but both Tests count in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. In an October 26 update, the ICC placed Bangladesh fourth in the table with a points percentage of 55.56. Head coach Phil Simmons said the chance to reach the 2027 final is a motivating goal for the side. Bangladesh’s most recent Test, against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, ended in a draw, according to the same ICC report.
For the West Indies, the two Tests in Bangladesh are the final fixtures of their current WTC cycle, Cricket West Indies said when it announced the touring squad. That gives the series significance beyond the result of the opening match: the teams will have a second Test in Sylhet from November 5 to 9, and the championship standings can change as results are recorded. The opening game alone will not decide the two-Test series.
Bangladesh has named a 15-player squad captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed returns after missing the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Litton Das is included despite a recent hip injury, but squad inclusion does not confirm his fitness for this match or selection in the XI. The ICC’s Bangladesh squad announcement lists: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Taskin Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik, Litton Das, Mominul Haque, Nayeem Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Tawhid Hridoy, Shadman Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mushfiqur Rahim.
West Indies named 15 players under captain Roston Chase, with Jomel Warrican as vice-captain. Kevin Wickham received his maiden Test call-up. Shai Hope is rested for the series, and Alzarri Joseph was withdrawn following a medical assessment; all-rounder Keemo Paul was called up as his replacement. The Cricket West Indies squad release names: 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, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, and Kevin Wickham. These are squad lists, not confirmed teams for the first Test.
As of October 27, Cricket Australia’s match centre continues to label the fixture upcoming, and no toss decision or playing XI is shown there. Cricket West Indies links to its match centre from the official fixtures page; readers can also check the West Indies match centre and the Cricket Australia match centre for the toss, final XIs, live score, and result when officially published. The ICC’s World Test Championship standings provide the broader table context.
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