WTC 2025-27: West Indies end cycle eighth after Sylhet draw, 1-0 series win
Synopsis
West Indies have played their last WTC match of the 2025-27 cycle, finishing eighth with a PCT of 27.38 — but the story of the Sylhet Test belonged to Towhid Hridoy, whose historic 242 set a new Bangladesh batting record, eclipsing Mushfiqur Rahim's long-standing 219*. Despite that knock, Bangladesh's own WTC final hopes faded further.
Key Takeaways
West Indies completed their WTC 2025-27 cycle with a draw against Bangladesh in Sylhet on 9 November 2026 , finishing the series 1-0 .
The Windies end the cycle eighth in the nine-team table with a PCT of 27.38 , up from 26.92 .
Bangladesh's PCT fell from 47.62 to 45.83 ; they remain fifth and trail the WTC final qualification places.
Towhid Hridoy's 242 is now the highest individual score in Bangladesh Test history, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219* .
Amir Jangoo (133) and Kavem Hodge (142) were West Indies' batting highlights across the two innings.
The WTC top four stands: New Zealand (72.22) , South Africa (71.43) , Australia (61.23) , India (51.51) .
West Indies wrapped up their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle on 9 November 2026 with a draw against Bangladesh in the second and final Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, sealing a 1-0 series win. The Windies, who had claimed the first Test in Dhaka, could not force a result on a good batting surface in Sylhet but had already done enough to bank the series.
WTC Standings After the Series
With their WTC matches for this cycle now complete, West Indies finish with a point percentage (PCT) of 27.38, placing them eighth in the nine-team table — a marginal improvement from their previous PCT of 26.92. They sit just below Sri Lanka, who are seventh with a PCT of 33.33 and still have matches to play.
Notably, the Windies' fortunes in the standings are not entirely sealed. If Sri Lanka lose the majority of their remaining fixtures — a two-match series against Pakistan currently under way, two Tests against New Zealand away, and a home series against South Africa — West Indies could yet climb to seventh.
Bangladesh's Qualification Hopes Take a Hit
Bangladesh's PCT dipped from 47.62 to 45.83 after the draw, pushing their WTC final qualification hopes further out of reach. They remain in fifth place, trailing New Zealand (72.22), South Africa (71.43), Australia (61.23), and India (51.51) — all of whom currently occupy the top four spots that matter most come qualification time.
Match Summary: Hridoy's Historic 242 Steals the Show
West Indies posted 356 in their first innings, with Amir Jangoo's 133 anchoring the total. Bangladesh replied with 386, fuelled by Towhid Hridoy's extraordinary 242 — the highest individual score ever recorded by a Bangladesh batter in Test cricket. Hridoy surpassed the previous national record of 219* set by Mushfiqur Rahim.
The Windies declared their second innings at 398 for 6, with Kavem Hodge striking 142 and Kevin Wickham contributing 78. Set a target of 369, Bangladesh reached 184 for 4 in 59 overs before bad light ended play early on Day 5, leaving the match in a draw.
What Happens Next
With West Indies' WTC cycle concluded, attention turns to the teams still in contention. Sri Lanka's ongoing series against Pakistan in particular carries significant implications for the bottom half of the standings, while the top four — led by New Zealand and South Africa — look increasingly likely to contest the final places. Bangladesh will need a strong run in their remaining WTC fixtures to revive their own qualification bid.
Point of View
But not yet consistent enough to challenge the top four. More interesting is what this series did for the record books: Hridoy's 242 is a landmark for Bangladesh cricket, yet it came in a losing cause in terms of series result, which underlines how individual brilliance alone cannot mask collective fragility. For Bangladesh, the more urgent concern is the WTC qualification arithmetic: the gap to India in fourth is now over five percentage points, and they have little margin for further slip-ups. Sri Lanka's ongoing series against Pakistan may quietly become the most consequential set of WTC matches in the lower half of the table.
NationPress
9 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do West Indies stand in the WTC 2025-27 points table?
West Indies have concluded their WTC 2025-27 cycle in eighth place with a point percentage of 27.38. They are just below Sri Lanka, who are seventh with a PCT of 33.33 and still have matches remaining.
What was the result of the West Indies vs Bangladesh second Test in Sylhet?
The second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium ended in a draw on Day 5, with Bangladesh finishing on 184 for 4 chasing 369. West Indies had won the first Test in Dhaka, securing a 1-0 series win overall.
Who set the new Bangladesh Test batting record in Sylhet?
Towhid Hridoy scored 242, the highest individual innings by any Bangladesh batter in Test cricket. He surpassed the previous record of 219* held by Mushfiqur Rahim.
How has the Sylhet draw affected Bangladesh's WTC final chances?
Bangladesh's PCT dropped from 47.62 to 45.83 after the draw, keeping them fifth in the table. They trail New Zealand (72.22), South Africa (71.43), Australia (61.23), and India (51.51) — all currently ahead of them in the standings.
Can West Indies still move up in the WTC standings?
West Indies have completed all their WTC 2025-27 matches and cannot improve their own PCT further. However, if Sri Lanka lose the majority of their remaining fixtures against Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, the Windies could climb to seventh by default.
