Fri Nov 22 23:37:12 UTC 2024: ## West Indies vs. Bangladesh: Day 1 of First Test Sees Tight Start
**Antigua, November 22, 2024** – The first Test match between the West Indies and Bangladesh got underway today at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The match is a significant one for both teams, with Bangladesh facing the absence of key players including regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shakib Al Hasan. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is leading the depleted Bangladesh side.
The West Indies, meanwhile, revealed their starting XI ahead of the match. They began strongly, but by lunch, found themselves at 50/2, with Taskin Ahmed taking two wickets for Bangladesh. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back from a recent 2-0 series defeat against South Africa.
The match, which runs from November 22nd to 26th, is being broadcast on ESPN Caribbean in the West Indies and on Toffee digital in Bangladesh. Fans elsewhere can stream the game via the FanCode app and website.
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