West Indies to tour Bangladesh for 2 Tests. [Source - AFP]The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the schedule for Bangladesh’s upcoming home Test series against the West Indies. The series will begin on October 28 and conclude on November 9.Bangladesh will host the West Indies for two Tests during the current international cricket calendar, with both teams set to compete across the announced dates in what promises to be a closely watched series.Bangladesh vs West Indies Schedule 2026: BCB confirms dates and venuesThe Bangladesh vs West Indies Test series will begin with the first Test taking place from October 28 to November 1 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, marking the start of a mouthwatering contest between the sides.The action will then move to Sylhet, where the second Bangladesh vs West Indies Test will take place from November 5 to 9 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. It will serve as the series finale, with the two matches being played at separate venues.TestSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableVenueSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1st TestSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableOctober 28-November 1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, MirpurSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2nd TestSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNovember 5-9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, SylhetSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableHow Bangladesh vs West Indies Can Shape Up the WTC Status of Both TeamsBangladesh have won three of their six Tests in the current World Test Championship cycle and sit fourth with 40 points and a 55.56 PCT. That puts them firmly in contention for the WTC final, making these home Tests particularly important for their qualification hopes.A strong result against West Indies could strengthen Bangladesh’s position before their remaining assignments. They will travel to South Africa for two Tests in near future, followed by a home Test series against England next year.Also Read: Afghanistan Announce Multi-Format Series Against Bangladesh and ZimbabweWith a total of four Tests still to come after the West Indies series, winning this two-match series will be very valuable for Bangladesh, as they have a realistic opportunity to push for a place in next year’s World Test Championship final.For the West Indies, the series is equally important but for a different reason. They currently sit eighth after 12 Tests, with only two wins, so taking points in Bangladesh would help them improve their position.Bangladesh and West Indies' Recent Form in Test cricketBangladesh enter the series in prolific Test form, having won three of their last five matches. Their recent results include a notable away victory against Australia, highlighting their improved performance in the longest format.West Indies, meanwhile, have struggled comparatively throughout the current WTC cycle. However, they have secured their only two wins of the cycle in their last five Tests, while also drawing one match against Sri Lanka during that period.West Indies' overall Test Record in Bangladesh before 2026 tourThe upcoming Bangladesh vs West Indies series will be the first Test tour of Bangladesh for the West Indies since 2021. West Indies secured a 2-0 series victory last time they played a Test series in Bangladesh, including their remarkable 395-run chase in Chattogram.That historic win was powered by Kyle Mayers’ unbeaten double century. Overall, West Indies have played 10 Tests in Bangladesh, winning seven, losing two and drawing one, giving them a mental edge over the hosts ahead of the upcoming series.Also Read: Kevin Pietersen Captaincy And Mentoring Record As England Call Up Arrives
