Trying to confirm whether Bangladesh vs. West Indies begins on Wednesday night or Thursday morning? The official schedules show the same start in different time zones: Cricket West Indies lists 11:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−04:00) on Wednesday, November 4, while the ICC lists 03:30 UTC on Thursday, November 5. In Sylhet, that is 9:30 a.m. Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00). Both the ICC and Cricket West Indies currently show a 03:30 UTC start, rather than 04:00 UTC, so check the official match center before making plans.
The second and final Test of the two-match series is scheduled for November 5–9 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh. West Indies lead 1–0 after winning the first Test by eight wickets. That leaves Bangladesh needing a win to level the series, while West Indies can secure the series by avoiding defeat.
The time conversion is easy to miss because the Cricket West Indies fixture page displays 11:30 p.m. AST on November 4, while the ICC match page uses 03:30 on November 5. These are the same instant. The Sylhet start is 9:30 a.m. on November 5, Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00); Sylhet does not change clocks during 2026. See the Cricket West Indies fixture listing, the ICC match center, and the Sylhet time-zone reference for the latest schedule display.
This is the deciding match of the bilateral series and part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship. West Indies took control in Mirpur: after Bangladesh earned a 27-run first-innings lead, Jomel Warrican finished with nine wickets in the match and the visitors chased a target of 170 to win by eight wickets. Brandon King made 81 not out and John Campbell scored 49 as the opening pair put West Indies in position to finish the chase.
A Bangladesh victory would make the series score 1–1 and give the hosts a chance to respond after the opening loss. A draw or a West Indies win would leave the visitors with the series. The match also contributes to the ongoing WTC standings, so the result matters beyond the trophy for this tour. The ICC’s pre-match coverage described this as West Indies’ last assignment in the current WTC cycle; the exact points-table effect should be checked against the standings after the match.
Warrican’s first-Test haul makes the contest against spin the clearest tactical question. Bangladesh will need to judge length early, defend with a settled base, and rotate the strike instead of allowing long periods of pressure to build. For readers following the score, watch how often the batters get off strike and whether the side can turn starts into substantial partnerships. A few boundaries can change the tempo, but sustained time at the crease matters in a five-day match.
Bangladesh’s bowlers need to make West Indies work for every first-innings run. The practical signs are repeated dot-ball pressure, chances created with the new ball, and whether the attack can keep scoring rates controlled without giving away easy release shots. Conditions and the surface can change during a Test, so the toss alone does not guarantee a useful advantage. No final pitch report was available in the official pages checked for this preview.
Bangladesh added Amite Hasan to its 15-player squad for Sylhet after Mominul Haque was ruled out under the concussion stand-down period following a head injury in the first Test. That announcement confirms a squad change, not that Amite will play. West Indies’ earlier tour squad included Kevin Wickham, who received his first Test call-up, and Keemo Paul, named as Alzarri Joseph’s replacement. The official playing elevens are selected for the match and should be confirmed at the toss; do not treat a squad list as a starting XI.
Schedules can change, and match-center pages may refresh close to the start. The reliable check is the live official listing: it should show the confirmed toss, the eleven players in each side, and an updated scorecard once play begins. The match information here was checked on November 4, 2026; the official pages displayed 03:30 UTC, which converts to 9:30 a.m. Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00) on November 5 in Sylhet.
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