The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies. The series will begin on October 28 in Mirpur before the teams move to Sylhet for the second and final Test from November 5.
The series will form part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, with Bangladesh currently fourth in the standings. The Tigers recently drew their two-match series in Australia 1-1 and have won three of their six Tests in the current cycle, along with one draw and two defeats.
Bangladesh to host West Indies in two Tests
The first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from October 28 to November 1. The second Test will then begin in Sylhet on November 5 and run until November 9.
Bangladesh have made a solid start to the current WTC cycle, with their campaign also including a 2-0 home series win over Pakistan and a 1-0 away series loss against Sri Lanka. Their recent draw in Australia included Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
West Indies look to improve WTC record
West Indies currently occupy eighth place in the nine-team WTC standings, with only Pakistan below them. The Caribbean side have managed just two wins from 12 Tests in the current cycle, while suffering eight defeats and drawing twice.
The West Indies began the cycle with five consecutive defeats, including a 3-0 home loss to Australia and a 2-0 away defeat against India. They eventually secured their first victory against Sri Lanka in a 1-0 home series win and most recently drew 1-1 against Pakistan. The touring side will also play a three-day warm-up match from October 22 ahead of the Bangladesh series.
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Bangladesh vs West Indies Test series schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 28-November 1 | 1st Test | Mirpur | 9:30 AM LOCAL, 3:30 AM GMT, 9:00 AM IST |
| November 5-9 | 2nd Test | Sylhet | 9:30 AM LOCAL, 3:30 AM GMT, 9:00 AM IST |
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