West Indies win series 1-0 as Bangladesh slip in WTC table; India move up to fourth

The two-Test series between West Indies and Bangladesh has ended, with West Indies winning it 1-0. The result has affected the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, dealing a big blow to Bangladesh while directly benefiting India.

The first Test was played in Dhaka, where West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets. The second Test, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, ended in a draw. The match also completed the Caribbean side's WTC 2025-27 cycle.

In the second Test, West Indies scored 356 in the first innings, with Mir Jangu's 133 the key contribution. In reply, Bangladesh made 386 on the back of Towhid Hridoy's unbeaten double century of 242, taking a lead of 30 runs.

West Indies declared their second innings at 398 for six, setting the hosts a target of 369. Bangladesh could manage only 184 by the end of the day's play, and the match was drawn.

In the table after the first Test, Bangladesh were fourth and India fifth. India benefited from Bangladesh's setback and moved up from fifth to fourth place, strengthening their hopes of reaching the final. Bangladesh had performed strongly over the past few months, but the failure to win against West Indies brought a big change in the table.

Before the Sylhet Test, Bangladesh's figure was 47.62, while West Indies were eighth with 26.92. A win in the second Test would have helped Bangladesh, but the draw pulled their percentage down further. This has dealt a heavy blow to their hopes of reaching the WTC final.

Bangladesh's percentage has now fallen to 45.83, while West Indies' has risen to 27.38. India are fourth with 51.52. A considerable gap has now opened up between Bangladesh and India, and India have gained from it. New Zealand lead the table with 72.22.