Sat Nov 23 07:36:11 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Dominate Day One Against Understrength Bangladesh
**Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda** – West Indies enjoyed a strong start to the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. A depleted Bangladesh team, missing key players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shakib Al Hasan, struggled against the home side.
At lunch, West Indies reached 50/2, with Taskin Ahmed claiming both wickets for Bangladesh. The visitors, coming off a recent 2-0 series loss to South Africa, face an uphill battle. The match continues with West Indies holding a clear advantage on day one. The full squads for both teams are listed below.
**West Indies Squad:** Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva(w), Alzarri Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Kevin Sinclair, Anderson Phillip, Tevin Imlach, Kemar Roach
**Bangladesh Squad:** Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Litton Das(w), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Murad, Mahidul Islam Ankon
The match is being televised on ESPN Caribbean and Toffee digital platform, and is also available to stream via the FanCode app and website.
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