In the first Test match of the 2024 series between the West Indies and Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, the West Indies claimed a dominant 201-run victory. The match saw strong individual performances from both teams, but the West Indies ultimately outclassed Bangladesh in all departments, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling.

The West Indies posted a commanding 450 runs in their first innings, with Justin Greaves scoring an impressive 115* for his maiden Test century, and Mikyle Louis adding a solid 97. Their partnership helped the West Indies build a significant total, putting Bangladesh on the back foot early in the match. Bangladesh's response was 269 for 9, with Jaker Ali top-scoring at 53, but it was clear that the West Indies had a strong grip on the game by the time Bangladesh ended their first innings.

The real turning point came in the second innings, where West Indies’ bowlers, led by Alzarri Joseph, tore through Bangladesh's batting. Joseph took 5 wickets for just 20 runs, while Kemar Roach supported with 3 for 20. Bangladesh collapsed to just 132 all out, despite a brave 45 from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who fought hard to keep his team in the contest. Taskin Ahmed impressed with the ball for Bangladesh, taking 6 wickets for 64 runs during the West Indies' second innings, but it wasn't enough to stop the Windies from taking control.

The match ended dramatically when Shoriful Islam was forced to retire hurt after being struck by a bouncer from Joseph, sealing Bangladesh's defeat. The West Indies were already on the brink of victory with just three wickets to go, and Joseph quickly took two more to dismiss Hasan Mahmud and Jaker Ali. The final blow came when Shoriful was injured, confirming a comprehensive win for the West Indies. The match highlighted the all-round strength of the West Indies team, with key contributions from both batters and bowlers.

This victory marked the seventh consecutive Test win for the West Indies against Bangladesh on home soil, showcasing their dominance over the visitors. As the series moves to Jamaica on November 30, Bangladesh will need to regroup quickly if they hope to challenge the confident and dominant West Indies team. With both batting and bowling departments firing, the West Indies will be full of confidence heading into the second Test.