West Indies Eye Series Sweep As Second Test Begins in Sylhet
Sylhet's surface turns increasingly spinner-friendly after day two, so the toss winner who bats first gains a clear tactical edge and West Indies are poised to complete a 2–0 series win.
Overview
- The second and final Test of the Bangladesh vs West Indies series is scheduled to start Thursday, November 5 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium with live streaming reported on FanCode.
- West Indies hold an unassailable 1–0 lead after an eight-wicket win in Dhaka and can secure a clean 2–0 series victory with a win in Sylhet.
- Pre-match reports from Windies Cricket and republished previews predict both teams will favour spin-heavy XIs because the Sylhet pitch bats well early then offers significant turn from about day three.
- Bangladesh will look to rebuild its middle order after a second-innings collapse in Dhaka while West Indies will rely on in-form spinners such as Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase and batting depth from Brandon King and John Campbell.
- Historically the two teams have met 23 Tests with West Indies leading 16–5, a context that underlines the visitors' psychological advantage and the tactical importance of the toss and first-innings batting at Sylhet.