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West Indies secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Brandon King's unbeaten 81 and John Campbell's 49 helped West Indies chase down the target of 170 with ease. Bangladesh struggled in their second innings, being bowled out for 142, with Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican taking 9 wickets between them. The win also impacted the World Test Championship standings, with Bangladesh slipping to fifth place and India moving up to fourth.
West Indies' victory was built on strong performances from their bowlers and batsmen. Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase dominated Bangladesh's batting lineup, while King and Campbell's aggressive approach set the tone for West Indies' chase. The second Test is scheduled to begin on November 5 in Sylhet, with Bangladesh needing a win to level the series.
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