West Indies win first Test in Mirpur, chase 170 with King’s unbeaten 81

Brandon King’s career‑best 81 not out helped West Indies chase 170 and take a 1‑0 lead in the two‑match Test series.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:18:22 GMT

West Indies defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Sher‑e‑Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on 31 October 2026, securing a 1‑0 series lead.

What happened

Bangladesh were bowled out for 142 in their second innings, setting a target of 170. West Indies reached the total in 35.1 overs, finishing at 170/2. Brandon King scored an unbeaten 81 off 115 balls, hitting ten fours and a six. Opening partner John Campbell contributed 49 before being dismissed. The chase was interrupted by rain after 14.1 overs and later by bad light and lightning, causing a 45‑minute stoppage.

What the reports add

King’s 81 was a career‑best innings, as highlighted by Gulf News.
Jomel Warrican was named player of the match, taking 4‑63 in the second innings after a five‑wicket haul (5‑53) in Bangladesh’s first innings.
West Indies captain Roston Chase claimed 5‑36 in the second innings, marking his fifth five‑wicket haul in Test cricket.
Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto said his side “failed to execute their plans” and criticised fielding, noting “all three departments didn’t do well, especially in the field.”
Bangladesh’s Nayeem Hasan scored his maiden Test half‑century, 52 off 91 balls, with four boundaries.
Chase also took the catch to dismiss Jaker Ali, who had edged Warrican to slip for 22.
King survived a dropped catch on 70 by substitute fielder Ebadot Hossain off Taijul Islam.
Shoriful Islam remained unbeaten on seven as Bangladesh were dismissed.

What was said

"The guys were determined, even though we didn't have a good start in the first innings," Roston Chase said, as reported by Gulf News.

"All three departments didn't do well, especially in the field. These things can happen sometimes, but I believe the intention and preparation were quite good," Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto told Gulf News.

How it came about

The match followed Jomel Warrican’s five‑wicket performance in Bangladesh’s first innings on 29 October, which Felo News covered in Jomel Warrican claims five wickets as West Indies claw back against Bangladesh. Earlier, Bangladesh’s batting collapse and a spin rally were detailed in Felo’s coverage on 29 October (Bangladesh spinners rally after batting collapse in Test vs West Indies), setting the stage for the decisive fourth‑day chase.

Key facts

West Indies chased 170 to win by eight wickets (gulfnews.com)
Brandon King scored an unbeaten 81 (career best) (gulfnews.com)
Roston Chase took five wickets for 36 runs (dailytimes.com.pk)
Jomel Warrican claimed four wickets for 63 runs in the second innings (gulfnews.com)