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Brandon King scores unbeaten 81 as West Indies take series lead against Bangladesh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Brandon King scores unbeaten 81 as West Indies take series lead against Bangladesh

Summary

West Indies secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test, successfully chasing a target of 170 runs. Brandon King led the West Indies innings with an unbeaten 81 runs off 115 balls, supported by Kavem Hodge's 31 not out. With Bangladesh bowled out for 142 in their second innings, Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican claimed nine wickets between them. The second Test is scheduled for next week in Sylhet, where Bangladesh will aim to level the series.

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•West Indies chased down 170 runs to win the first Test.
•Brandon King scored an unbeaten 81 from 115 balls.
•Roston Chase took five wickets for 36 runs in Bangladesh's second innings.
•West Indies spinners bowled Bangladesh out for 142 in their second innings.
•The second Test will take place next week in Sylhet.

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4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon King's 81 not out guides West Indies to 1-0 series lead against Bangladesh

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West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test, chasing 170 to take a 1-0 series lead. Brandon King top-scored with an unbeaten 81, supported by Kavem Hodge's 31 not out. Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican starred with the ball, taking nine wickets between them in Bangladesh's second innings. The second Test will be played in Sylhet next week.
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