West Indies vs Bangladesh Test series will commence in a few hours. It is a two-match series, with both games being a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
Neither West Indies nor Bangladesh have a chance to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final. Both teams have been quite inconsistent in the 2023-25 cycle, which is why their chances of qualifying for the next round are negligible.
Both sides will aim to use this series to gain some momentum in the Test format before the next WTC cycle begins. On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams in Test cricket.
West Indies vs Bangladesh head-to-head record in Tests
West Indies lead the head-to-head record in Test matches against Bangladesh by 14-4. The two teams have competed in 20 Tests, with only two of them ending in a draw.
The last time West Indies battled Bangladesh in a Test series was in June 2022, where the Caribbean outfit recorded a 2-0 win. West Indies will try to replicate that performance in the upcoming series.
Matches played: 20
Won by West Indies: 14
Won by Bangladesh: 4
Drawn: 2
West Indies vs Bangladesh head-to-head record in WI
West Indies have a colossal 7-2 lead in the head-to-head record against Bangladesh in home Tests. The Caribbean team has hosted Bangladesh for 10 Tests so far. One Test ended in a draw, while Bangladesh recorded two wins.
It is pertinent to note that Bangladesh's last Test win on West Indies' soil came back in the year 2009. The Caribbean side is currently on a six-match winning streak in home Tests against Bangladesh.
Matches played: 10
Won by West Indies: 7
Won by Bangladesh: 2
Drawn: 1
Last 5 West Indies vs Bangladesh Test matches
West Indies have emerged victorious in four of their last five Test matches against Bangladesh. Speaking of the most recent Test match between West Indies and Bangladesh, the Caribbean outfit recorded a convincing 10-wicket win, thanks to Kyle Mayers' magnificent 146-run knock.
On that note, here's a summary of the last five West Indies vs Bangladesh Test matches:
- WI (408 & 13/0) beat BAN (234 & 186) by 10 wickets, Jun 24-28, 2022.
- WI (265 & 88/3) beat BAN (103 & 245) by 7 wickets, Jun 16-20, 2022.
- WI (409 & 117) beat BAN (296 & 213) by 17 runs, Feb 11-14, 2021.
- WI (259 & 395/7) beat BAN (430 & 223/8 dec) by 3 wickets, Feb 3-7, 2021.
- BAN (508) beat WI (111 & 213) by an innings and 184 runs, Nov 30-Dec 2, 2018.
Looking for fast live cricket scores? Download CricRocket and get fast score updates, top-notch commentary in-depth match stats & much more! 🚀☄️