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Bangladesh and West Indies Set for Crucial Test Series
Bangladesh and the West Indies will play two Test cricket matches.
The first match will be in Mirpur from October 28 to November 1.
The second match will be in Sylhet from November 5 to 9.
Both teams want to earn more points in the World Test Championship.
Bangladesh are currently fourth in the standings.
The West Indies are eighth.
Bangladesh recently drew a series with Australia.
The West Indies will have a three-day practice match before the series starts.
The two-match Test series will begin in Mirpur on October 28 and conclude in Sylhet on November 9.
Bangladesh are fourth in the nine-team World Test Championship standings with three wins, two defeats and one draw.
The West Indies are eighth after two wins, eight defeats and two draws in 12 Tests.
Bangladesh recently drew 1-1 with Australia, while the West Indies drew 1-1 with Pakistan in their latest assignment.
The West Indies will play a three-day warm-up match from October 22 before the Tests.
- Who
- Bangladesh and the West Indies cricket teams.
- What
- A two-match Test series that counts toward the World Test Championship.
- Where
- The first Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, and the second in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- When
- The first Test is scheduled for October 28-November 1, and the second for November 5-9; a warm-up begins October 22.
- Why
- Both teams are seeking to improve their positions in the World Test Championship standings.
Key facts
- Series format
- Two Test matches
- First Test
- October 28-November 1, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
- Second Test
- November 5-9, Sylhet
- Bangladesh ranking
- Fourth in the nine-team World Test Championship table
- West Indies ranking
- Eighth in the World Test Championship table
- Warm-up match
- Three-day match beginning October 22
- Bangladesh's latest WTC result
- A 1-1 series draw against Australia
Sources
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