Bangladesh opt to bat first

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test against the West Indies in the capital's Mirpur on Wednesday.

The match is crucial for both sides in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with Bangladesh fourth and the West Indies eighth. Bangladesh will be keen to strengthen their position and keep their hopes of reaching the WTC final alive with a strong performance in the series.

Shanto leads a Bangladesh XI featuring Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam.

The West Indies, led by Roston Chase, have included Jonathan Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Aamir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican and Jayden Seales.

Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.

West Indies: Jonathan Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Aamir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase (captain), Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales.