West Indies arrive in Sylhet with a 1–0 series lead after winning the first Test by eight wickets, so Bangladesh need a response in the second and final match of the tour. The teams are scheduled to begin at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The latest official ICC and West Indies listings agree on a 03:30 UTC start, which is 9:30 a.m. Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6). The five-day match is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship.
| Match detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs. West Indies, second Test |
| Start | Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6); 03:30 UTC |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled playing days | November 5–9, 2026 |
| Series position | West Indies lead 1–0 after the first Test |
| Competition | 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship |
Bangladesh’s local date is Thursday, November 5. The West Indies fixture page displays the same start as 11:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on Wednesday, November 4, because the Caribbean time zone is behind UTC. For the venue’s local time, use Bangladesh Standard Time rather than a device’s automatic event listing.
West Indies won the opening Test in Mirpur by eight wickets and took a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. Bangladesh had a 27-run first-innings advantage, but West Indies successfully chased a target of 170 in the fourth innings. Brandon King finished unbeaten on 81, while John Campbell made 49. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican claimed nine wickets across the match, a performance that helped turn the contest after Bangladesh had edged ahead in the first innings.
The result gives the second Test a clear series equation. A West Indies win would complete a 2–0 series victory; a Bangladesh win would level the series at 1–1. A draw would leave West Indies with the series win. Since both Tests count toward the World Test Championship, the outcome also contributes to the teams’ positions in the 2025–27 cycle.
At the November 4 check, the ICC fixture still listed the match as upcoming; the toss and final playing XIs had not yet been posted. Bangladesh have named a 15-player squad for the Sylhet Test. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is included, as are Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, and other members of the squad. The notable change is the absence of Mominul Haque: after sustaining a head injury while fielding in the first Test, he must observe the ICC’s minimum seven-day concussion stand-down period. Wicketkeeper-batter Amite Hasan has been added as his replacement.
West Indies’ announced squad is led by Roston Chase, with Jomel Warrican as vice-captain. Kevin Wickham earned his first Test call-up. Cricket West Indies said Shai Hope was being rested and that fast bowler Alzarri Joseph had been withdrawn from the tour; all-rounder Keemo Paul was named as Joseph’s replacement. A squad is the group available for selection, not the final playing XI. The toss and final elevens are match-day information, so check an official match center shortly before play rather than treating squad lists as confirmed starters.
The first Test showed that a narrow lead is not enough if the side batting last can chase a manageable target. Bangladesh will want more substantial contributions across both innings and a total that gives their bowlers room to attack. The first-match result does not guarantee the same pattern in Sylhet, but it makes the home team’s second-innings batting an obvious point to watch.
Warrican’s nine-wicket match haul makes spin a central tactical question, especially if the pitch begins to offer turn as the game progresses. Bangladesh’s batters will need to judge length carefully, use their feet when appropriate, and avoid allowing dot-ball pressure to force low-percentage shots. West Indies, meanwhile, will look to build on their disciplined defense and the successful fourth-innings chase in Mirpur.
Venue alone is not a reliable pitch report. Weather, the prepared surface, and wear during the match can all change how pace and spin contribute. Wait for the official pitch report and toss before making firm predictions about a bowling-heavy or batting-friendly match. The toss may also help explain each captain’s choice to bat or bowl first.
For the toss, confirmed playing XIs, ball-by-ball score, innings totals, and final result, use the ICC World Test Championship match page or the official West Indies fixtures and match center. Cricket Australia’s match center also provides scorecard, commentary, and match information tabs. These are useful options if you want a live score rather than a video stream.
Television and streaming rights depend on the country where you are watching. The official pages reviewed for this preview confirm the fixture and match centers, but do not establish one live-video provider for every territory. Check the Bangladesh Cricket Board or Cricket West Indies announcements and the licensed cricket provider in your country before match time. Avoid relying on an unofficial stream listing that does not identify its broadcast rights.
The scheduled window is November 5–9 in Sylhet, but a Test can finish before the fifth day if a result is reached. If play is interrupted or the match remains unfinished, the final result may differ from either side winning. Check the match center for daily play, score updates, and any official schedule change.
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