Bangladesh seeks first WTC final appearance against West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Bangladesh faces West Indies in a Test series beginning Wednesday, aiming for a first appearance in the World Test Championship final. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasized the need to focus on this series, as Bangladesh ranks fourth in the WTC standings and must win four of their next six matches. The team has achieved three victories in their previous six matches. After playing West Indies, Bangladesh will compete in two Tests against South Africa and two at home against England. West Indies enters this series after a successful year, remaining motivated by their recent performances in other formats.
- •Bangladesh needs four wins from six matches to reach the final.
- •West Indies ranks eighth in the WTC standings and has not lost a Test series this year.
- •The teams have played 22 Tests, with Bangladesh winning five and West Indies fifteen.
- •Bangladesh recently swept Pakistan 2-0 and won a Test in Australia.
- •The series marks a crucial opportunity for both teams towards WTC aspirations.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh cricketers hunting landmark 1st WTC final appearance during series with West Indies
"DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wants his side to focus on the West Indies test cricket series which starts on Wednesday, rather than think about a potential World Test Championship final.Fourth in the 2025-27 WTC standings, Bangladesh needs to win at least four of its remaining six matches and draw one to keep up hopes of reaching the final for the first time.
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