The warm-up match between the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI and the West Indies ended in a draw at the Bashundhara Sports Complex in Dhaka, as both teams continued their preparations for the upcoming Test series.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board XI declared their innings at 371 for 7, while the West Indies reached 336 for 6 in reply before the match concluded in a draw.
The fixture provided both sides with valuable match practice ahead of the upcoming Test series, which will see Bangladesh and the West Indies compete in two Test matches.
Upcoming Test Series: Bangladesh vs West Indies
1st Test
Date: October 28–November 1, 2026
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
2nd Test
Date: Nov 05 – 09 2026
Venue: Sylhet Stadium, Sylhet
With the warm-up match completed, both teams will now turn their attention to the opening Test in Mirpur. Bangladesh will look to make the most of home conditions, while the West Indies will aim to build on their preparations and challenge the hosts throughout the series.
The second Test will take place at Sylhet Stadium in Sylhet, providing another venue for the two sides to compete in the series.
