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Shanto loses toss; WI opt to bat in must-win Sylhet Test

Published : Thursday, 5 November, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Observer Online Report

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West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against Bangladesh at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday (November 5), as the hosts eye a series equalizer following their defeat in the Dhaka fixture.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was forced to field first in the crucial match. The host side introduced two changes to their playing eleven, bringing in veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim in place of Mominul Haque, while pacer Taskin Ahmed replaced Shoriful Islam.The West Indies currently lead the two-match series 1–0 after securing an eight-wicket victory in the opening Test at Mirpur.

Playing XI:

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (Wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Taskin Ahmed.

West Indies: Joshua Da Silva, Brandon King, Kevin Wickham, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (Wicketkeeper), Roston Chase (Captain), Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, and Jayden Seales.

-EM

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