Updated October 27, 2026. Bangladesh and West Indies are scheduled to open their two-Test series on Wednesday, October 28, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The official West Indies fixture lists the start at 04:00 UTC. That converts to 10:00 a.m. in Dhaka on October 28, Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00). The scheduled playing window runs through Sunday, November 1.
The Cricket West Indies fixtures page lists the opening Test at Mirpur and gives 04:00 UTC. Cricket Australia’s series schedule confirms the five-day window and venue. The local conversion uses Bangladesh Standard Time: the Bangladesh government clock is maintained by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institutions, and the government’s country overview states that Bangladesh time is six hours ahead of GMT.
A Test is scheduled over as many as five days, but the match may finish earlier if a team reaches a winning position. Each side can bat twice, and an innings ends when 10 wickets fall or the captain declares it closed. A result can be a win, a draw if time expires without a winner, or a tie if the scores are level after the match is completed. The dates on the fixture calendar describe the available playing days; they do not guarantee that all five days will be needed.
That longer format rewards patience as well as scoring. A batter may focus on protecting a wicket and building a partnership, the period when two batters score together, while the fielding side tries to create chances. A score such as 120/3 means the batting team has scored 120 runs and lost three wickets in that innings. The score, wickets remaining, innings position, and time left together help explain the match situation better than the run total alone.
Bangladesh have named a 15-player squad led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The ICC announcement notes the return of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who missed Bangladesh’s previous one-off Test against Afghanistan, and the inclusion of Litton Das despite a recent hip injury. Squad selection confirms that these players are available for consideration; it does not confirm who will play. Bangladesh’s announced squad is 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 captain Roston Chase leads the touring squad, with Jomel Warrican named vice-captain. The ICC says Shai Hope will miss the series after being rested ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is unavailable following a medical assessment and workload-management decision. All-rounder Keemo Paul is included, and batter Kevin Wickham has received his first Test call-up. The 15-player squad is 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 starting lineups. The toss and the final XI are the key pre-match updates. Check the official West Indies match centre close to the start for the toss, selected players, scorecard, and result. The Cricket Australia match centre is another live-score and commentary option.
The opener is part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship and is the first of two Tests on this tour. The second is scheduled for November 5–9 at Sylhet Stadium in Sylhet. That later match remains ahead regardless of how quickly the Mirpur Test ends. For readers following the championship, the series results contribute to the teams’ campaign during the current WTC cycle; the official ICC match and squad pages provide the competition context and confirmed announcements.
As of this October 27 update, the official fixture listings continue to show the Mirpur match as upcoming, with the start at 04:00 UTC and the scheduled dates October 28–November 1. The published squad announcements are the latest selection information in the sources below. Follow the West Indies match centre for any last-minute changes and for updates once play begins.
The Bangladesh-West Indies first Test starts Oct. 28 in Mirpur. Check Dhaka and UTC times, the West Indies squad, warm-up result and official score links.
Bangladesh host West Indies in the first Test at Mirpur on Oct. 28, 2026. Check the 10 a.m. Dhaka start, squad updates, five-day format and official match centre.
Bangladesh host West Indies at Mirpur on Oct. 28 in the first of two WTC Tests. Check the Dhaka and UTC start times, five scheduled days, squads, and official match centres.
The first Bangladesh–West Indies Test is scheduled for Oct. 28 in Mirpur. See the confirmed 10 a.m. Dhaka start, five-day window, squad news, and live-score links.
South Africa and Australia meet at Newlands Oct. 27–31. Check the 10:30 a.m. SAST start, latest squad news and Australian viewing options.
The third South Africa vs Australia Test is set for Oct. 27–31 at Newlands. See the 10:30 a.m. SAST start, 08:30 UTC, Kayo and Fox Cricket details, and latest team news.
Check the South Africa vs Australia third Test’s October 27 start in Cape Town, Newlands venue, verified SAST and UTC times, current squad news, Australian coverage, and official toss and score updates.
The South Africa vs. Australia Test series is tied 1–1. Check the Newlands third Test dates, Cape Town start time, broadcast coverage, and latest squad updates.
South Africa and Australia meet at Newlands October 27–31, 2026. Check the confirmed 10:30 a.m. SAST start (08:30 UTC), updated squads, and viewing options.
See the confirmed cricket fixtures for Oct. 26–Nov. 1, 2026, including two World Test Championship matches, Pakistan’s ODI tri-series, India Women vs. Zimbabwe, and the IPL status.
