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Bangladesh vs West Indies, BAN vs WI, 1st Test, Live Score

Najmul Hossain Shanto chose to bat first after winning the toss for Bangladesh in the opening Test against the West Indies in Dhaka. Both squads fielded a balanced attack featuring three spinners and two pace bowlers, supplemented by all-rounders.

Shanto noted that while the surface appeared favorable for batters initially, it was expected to turn for spinners as the match wore on. He emphasized the need for his side to construct substantial partnerships, building on the strong opening stand from their previous encounter.

Roston Chase expressed confidence in his squad's readiness, stating that the West Indies would rely on the fifteen players available to them rather than dwelling on the absences of Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope. Chase set a clear target for the team, aiming to secure a 2-0 series victory to improve their standing in the World Test Championship rankings to fifth or sixth position.

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