Bangladesh and West Indies meet again on Thursday, November 5, at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium for the second and final Test of the series. West Indies lead after winning the opener in Dhaka, so Bangladesh must win to level the series. This article reviews the head-to-head Test records and the key numbers behind the fixture.
Series Context: Bangladesh Under Pressure in Sylhet
Bangladesh lost the first Test in Dhaka, which leaves the hosts needing a result in Sylhet. West Indies only need to avoid defeat to take the series.
The two sides have played each other many times in Tests, and the record books show some extreme results at both ends. The table below summarises the headline team and individual records.
Head To Head Test Records: Key Numbers
| Record | Holder | Figure | Detail |
|---|
| Highest team total | West Indies | 648/9 declared | Khulna, 2012 |
| Lowest team total | Bangladesh | 43 all out | North Sound, 2018 |
| Highest individual score | Ramnaresh Sarwan | 261 | Kingston, 2004 |
| Most runs | Kraigg Brathwaite | 1076 | Leading run scorer in BAN vs WI Tests |
| Best bowling in an innings | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 7/58 | 2018 |
| Most wickets | Kemar Roach | 53 wickets | 13 Tests, average 19.73 |
Team Totals: A Wide Gap Between Extremes
West Indies' 648/9 declared in Khulna in 2012 remains the highest team total in this fixture. Bangladesh's 43 all out in North Sound in 2018 is the lowest.
The difference between the two totals is 605 runs, which shows how much the outcomes in this rivalry have varied by conditions and match situation.
Batting Records: Sarwan and Brathwaite Lead the Way
Ramnaresh Sarwan's 261 in the 2004 Kingston Test is still the highest individual score in Bangladesh vs West Indies Tests. No batter has gone past it in the years since.
Kraigg Brathwaite, the former West Indies captain, has scored 1076 runs and is the leading run scorer in the fixture. His total reflects consistency across conditions rather than a single standout innings.
Batting Leaders at a Glance
| Category | Player | Runs |
|---|
| Highest individual score | Ramnaresh Sarwan | 261 |
| Career runs in BAN vs WI Tests | Kraigg Brathwaite | 1076 |
| Top scorer, 1st Test (2026) | Shadman Islam | 118 across both innings |
Bowling Records: Mehidy and Roach Stand Out
Mehidy Hasan Miraz's 7/58 in 2018 is the best innings bowling figure in Bangladesh vs West Indies Tests. It came in the same year Bangladesh were bowled out for 43, which shows how swings in this rivalry can be sharp.
Kemar Roach has taken 53 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 19.73. That is the most wickets by any bowler in the fixture, and the average is strong for such a volume.
Bowling Leaders at a Glance
| Category | Player | Figure |
|---|
| Best innings figures | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 7/58 |
| Most wickets | Kemar Roach | 53 in 13 Tests |
| Bowling average (Roach) | Kemar Roach | 19.73 |
First Test Review: Shadman Islam and Jomel Warrican
Shadman Islam was the top scorer in the first Test with 118 runs across both innings. He also scored a century in the first innings.
Jomel Warrican bowled 43.4 overs and took nine wickets at an average of 12.89. No other bowler in the match took more than five wickets, so Warrican's output was clearly the most influential.
1st Test Standout Performers
| Player | Team | Key Numbers |
|---|
| Shadman Islam | Bangladesh | 118 runs across both innings, century in 1st innings |
| Jomel Warrican | West Indies | 9 wickets, average 12.89, 43.4 overs |
What to Watch in the Second Test
Bangladesh's batting will need to support Shadman Islam better, and their bowlers must find a way to contain West Indies' batters. Warrican's average of 12.89 in Dhaka sets a high benchmark for spin on a Sylhet surface.
West Indies will rely on the experience of Brathwaite and Roach, who both lead their respective categories in this fixture. The numbers suggest the match could turn on a few key sessions rather than steady dominance.
Conclusion
The head-to-head record between Bangladesh and West Indies in Tests contains wide extremes, from 648/9 declared to 43 all out. With the series on the line in Sylhet, individual contributions from batters like Shadman Islam and bowlers like Warrican could again decide the result.