November 9, 2026
West Indies secures test series win over Bangladesh
Written byDwight Fraser
The West Indies took the two-match Test series against Bangladesh one-nil, after a gallant all-round performance from the batsmen and bowlers steered the Caribbean side to a creditable draw in the second Test in Sylhet today.
Resuming today’s fifth and final day on 345 for three in the second innings, the Windies were led by overnight centurion Kavem Hodge, who added just two runs to his overnight total to lead the fight with a century of 142 runs, his third Test ton, as the Caribbean men later declared on 398 for six.
Hodge, who scored 17 fours and a six that anchored his total, was backed up with valuable contributions from Kevin Wickham, who scored 78, and the Jamaican opener Brandon King, who finished on a half-century of 61. Joshua Da Silva chipped in with 36, while wicketkeeper Amir Jangoo ended unbeaten on 69.
Nayeem Hasan was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers with two for 72, along with two wickets apiece for Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Chasing 369 runs to win, Bangladesh reached 184 for four when fading light ended the final day’s play, with Towhid Hridoy hitting a top score of 82 and Mushfiqur Rahim 49.
Bowling for the West Indies, Jomel Warrican snared three for 44.
Windies captain Roston Chase was happy for the positive result.
Hridoy, who starred with an unbeaten double century of 242 in Bangladesh’s first innings, was named Player of the Match, while Jomel Warrican copped the Player of the Series award with his 16 wickets.
He also got to 100 Test wickets in the process.
