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WI cruise to easy win over Ban in Mirpur Test opener

Published : Saturday, 31 October, 2026 at 4:46 PM

Observer Online Report

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West Indies secured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the Mirpur Test on Saturday, October 31, successfully chasing down a 170-run target to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Brandon King anchored the chase with an unbeaten 81, supported by John Campbell's 49, as the pair put on a solid 112-run opening partnership. Though Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam picked up late wickets, King and Kavem Hodge (31 not out) comfortably steered the tigers.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh was bowled out for 142 in their second innings, setting a target of 170. Naeem Hasan played a notable knock, scoring an unbeaten 52 to register his maiden Test half-century, while Roston Chase wreaked havoc for the West Indies bowling attack with five wickets.

Despite securing a slim 27-run lead in the first innings thanks to Naeem's four-wicket haul and crucial contributions from the spin unit, Bangladesh's batting collapse left them with too little to defend.

-SA

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