West Indies damaged Bangladesh’s WTC finals chances with a series win in Sylhet

Brief scores: West Indies (356, 398/6d) drew with Bangladesh (386, 184/4) in Sylhet.

Towhid Hridoy produced a memorable double century and followed it up with a battling half-century, but Bangladesh could not prevent West Indies from winning the two-Test series 1-0 after the second match ended in a draw in Sylhet on Monday. | 2. Test Scorecard |

Bangladesh were 184 for four in their second innings when bad light ended play on the final day. Chasing a daunting 369, the hosts put up considerable resistance through Hridoy and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, but the visitors did enough in the first Test to clinch the series.

West Indies won the opening Test at Mirpur by eight wickets. The result in Sylhet meant Bangladesh had to settle for a draw, further complicating their bid to qualify for the World Test Championship final.

West Indies won the Holland-Bangla Bank Bangladesh vs West Indies Test Series 2026 1-0 with the second Test ending in a draw! Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) November 9, 2026

Bangladesh remained fifth in the WTC 2025-27 rankings, but their points percentage dropped from 47.62 to 45.83 after the draw. They have 44 points from eight tests, winning three, losing three and drawing two. West Indies, meanwhile, remain eighth with a run percentage of 27.38.

New Zealand tops the list with a percentage of 72.22 points, followed by South Africa (71.43) and Australia (69.23). India is fourth with 51.52.

Bangladesh have four Tests remaining in the current WTC cycle, including an away series against South Africa and a home match against England. However, Sylhet’s draw means they have little room for further slip-ups if they are to remain in contention for a place in the finals.

A HARD-Fought SECOND TEST

Bangladesh gave themselves a chance to fight for victory after taking a 30-run lead in the first innings. West Indies added 356 with Amir Jangoo scoring 133 while Hasan Mahmud took six wickets. In reply, Hridoy produced a magnificent unbeaten 242 off 359 balls, hitting 22 fours and 11 sixes as Bangladesh made 386.

However, the visitors fought back in their second innings. Kavem Hodge hit 142 off 194 deliveries while Kevin Wickham contributed 78 to help West Indies post 398 for six and set Bangladesh a target of 369.

The home side were struggling at 40 for two in their chase before Hridoy and Mushfiqur came together. The pair added 135 runs for the third wicket to keep Bangladesh in the contest. Hridoy made 82 off 140 balls while Mushfiqur scored 49 off 123 deliveries.

For West Indies, Jomel Warrican reached the 100-wicket mark in Test cricket, finishing the match with seven wickets. His effort, along with Hodge’s second innings century, helped the visitors leave Bangladesh with a series win.

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