Bangladesh announce two-match home Test series against West Indies

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that West Indies will tour Bangladesh for a two-match Test series in October and November 2026. The series sits within the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle and will be staged at two separate venues across the country.

The first Test runs from October 28 to November 1 at Mirpur, while the second Test is scheduled from November 5 to 9 at Sylhet. Before the Tests begin, West Indies will play a three-day warm-up match starting October 22 to help the touring squad acclimatise to local conditions. The venue for that warm-up fixture has not been confirmed by the board.

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Where do both sides stand in the WTC 2025-2027 standings?

Bangladesh enter this series in a strong position within the nine-team WTC table. They currently sit fourth, having won three, lost two and drawn one from six Tests in the 2025-2027 cycle. Their most recent assignment was a two-match series in Australia, which they drew, underlining their capacity to compete away from home.

West Indies occupy eighth place in the same standings. Across 12 Tests in the current cycle, they have recorded two wins, eight losses and two draws. Their last series in the 2025-2027 cycle was against Pakistan, which finished level at 1-1, offering some encouragement ahead of this tour.

What is at stake for both sides in this series?

The two Tests carry significant WTC points for both teams, though the implications differ sharply. Bangladesh, sitting in the top half of the table, will be keen to extend their lead over the sides below them. Mirpur and Sylhet have historically offered conditions that favour the home side, giving Bangladesh a clear advantage on familiar surfaces.

West Indies, by contrast, need to accumulate points quickly given their position near the foot of the table. Eight losses from 12 Tests in the cycle means a series win in Bangladesh would mark a meaningful improvement in their WTC campaign. The three-day warm-up match from October 22 gives the touring squad valuable preparation time before the first Test gets under way on October 28.