Bangladesh vs West Indies Test series 2024: Schedule, venues, WTC stakes
Synopsis
Bangladesh have confirmed a two-match home Test series against the West Indies in late October and November — and with Bangladesh sitting fourth in the WTC table and the West Indies mired in eighth, the stakes go well beyond a bilateral series. This is a genuine four-points-or-bust moment for both sides in the championship race.
Key Takeaways
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the West Indies Test series schedule on 8 September .
First Test: 28 October – 1 November at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur .
Second Test: 5–9 November in Sylhet ; West Indies warm-up match begins 22 October .
Bangladesh are fourth in the WTC table with 3 wins, 2 defeats, 1 draw from 6 matches.
West Indies are eighth , with 2 wins, 8 defeats, 2 draws from 12 Tests in the current cycle.
Both teams are chasing crucial WTC points as the qualification window tightens.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday, 8 September confirmed the schedule for a two-match Test series against the West Indies, to be played across Mirpur and Sylhet in late October and early November. The series carries significant weight in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, with both sides looking to improve their standings before the qualification window narrows.
Series Schedule and Venues
The first Test is set for 28 October to 1 November at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, one of Bangladesh's most familiar home fortresses. The second and final Test follows from 5 to 9 November in Sylhet. The West Indies will have some acclimatisation time, with a three-day warm-up match scheduled from 22 October ahead of the opening Test.
Bangladesh's WTC Standing and Recent Form
Bangladesh currently sit fourth in the nine-team WTC table, having accumulated three wins, two defeats, and a draw from six matches in the current cycle. Their campaign received a significant lift after they held Australia to a 1-1 series draw away from home — a result that underlined their growing competitiveness at the highest level. Prior to that, they had suffered a 1-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka, before bouncing back with a commanding 2-0 home sweep over Pakistan.
West Indies: Climbing From the Bottom
The West Indies arrive in Bangladesh occupying eighth place in the WTC standings — just above Pakistan — having managed two wins, eight defeats, and two draws from 12 Tests in the current cycle. Their campaign began poorly, with the side losing their first five Tests of the championship, including a 3-0 home series loss to Australia and a 2-0 away defeat to India. The Caribbean side eventually found their footing, registering their first cycle win against Sri Lanka in a 1-0 home series victory, before drawing their most recent WTC assignment 1-1 with Pakistan.
What Is at Stake in the WTC Context
With the WTC cycle progressing, every match result carries compounding implications for qualification. For Bangladesh, a series win could consolidate or even improve their fourth-place position and strengthen their case for a potential final berth. For the West Indies, the series represents a crucial opportunity to move away from the lower reaches of the table and build momentum. Notably, both teams have demonstrated they are capable of competitive cricket in patches — making this a genuinely contested series rather than a foregone conclusion.
Series Schedule at a Glance
First Test: 28 October – 1 November, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
Second Test: 5–9 November, Sylhet
Warm-up match: From 22 October (three days)
Point of View
But the context makes it sharper than that. Bangladesh's fourth-place position is genuinely earned — their 1-1 draw in Australia was not a fluke — and a home series win over the West Indies would cement their credentials as a consistent Test unit rather than an occasional giant-killer. For the West Indies, the arithmetic is grimmer: eight defeats in 12 Tests means they need a near-perfect run to avoid finishing the cycle at the bottom, and losing to a Bangladesh side in form would effectively end any realistic final ambitions. The warm-up match allocation suggests the Caribbean management is treating this seriously, which is itself a signal worth watching.
NationPress
9 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Bangladesh vs West Indies Test series 2024?
The two-match Test series runs from 28 October to 9 November 2024. The first Test is scheduled from 28 October to 1 November in Mirpur, and the second from 5 to 9 November in Sylhet.
Where will the Bangladesh vs West Indies Tests be played?
The first Test will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, while the second Test takes place in Sylhet. The West Indies will also play a three-day warm-up match from 22 October before the series begins.
What is Bangladesh's current WTC standing?
Bangladesh are currently fourth in the ICC World Test Championship table, having won three, lost two, and drawn one of their six matches in the ongoing cycle. Their most notable recent result was a 1-1 series draw against Australia away from home.
How have the West Indies performed in the current WTC cycle?
The West Indies sit eighth in the WTC standings, with two wins, eight defeats, and two draws from 12 Tests. They lost their first five matches of the cycle but have since recorded a 1-0 home series win over Sri Lanka and a 1-1 draw with Pakistan.
Why does this series matter for the ICC World Test Championship?
Both Bangladesh and the West Indies are looking to improve their WTC standings as the qualification cycle progresses. Bangladesh are aiming to consolidate their fourth-place position, while the West Indies need wins to move away from the lower reaches of the nine-team table.
