The much-anticipated WI vs BAN Test Series 2022 will begin on June 16. The Bangladesh Test team has already arrived in the Caribbean to compete in this bilateral match. The series is significant for both teams since it is part of the ICC’s World Test Championship. Therefore, winning the series will help them enhance their Test Championship standings. Knowing the past Test records of these two teams, as well as their recent play, is important in determining which team is the favourite to win the series.
West Indies vs Bangladesh: Head-to-head bilateral Test series record
Bangladesh and West Indies have faced each other on 18 occasions so far, and understandably, the Caribbean team has dominated the head-to-head record with 12 wins. Bangladesh have defeated the West Indies four times, with two of those matches ending in draws.
The tenth bilateral Test series
The upcoming series will be the two sides’ tenth bilateral series. On the previous nine occasions, the West Indies won seven series, while Bangladesh won two series.
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Fifth series in West Indies
The forthcoming series will be the fifth in the Caribbean islands. In the past, the West Indies won three series while Bangladesh won one.
Five series in Bangladesh
Bangladesh have hosted the West Indies for five bilateral series. Of them, Bangladesh have only managed to win one series and lost the rest of the four contests.
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Individual Test records between Bangladesh and the West Indies
Over the years the players of both teams have had some outstanding performances while playing each other. Let’s have a look at some notable individual stats.
Notable Individual Test Records between West Indies and Bangladesh
BAN vs WI Test series 2022: Venue Statistics
First Test (16-20 June):
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will host the opening Test match of the upcoming WI vs BAN Test Series 2022.
Test Matches: 11 | Highest Individual Innings: 200 (Virat Kohli) | Best Bowling Figure in an Innings: 7/83 (Ravi Ashwin) | Highest Team innings: 566/8d | Lowest Team Innings: 43
Bangladesh’s Test record (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium): Win: 0 | Lost: 1 | Draw: 0
West Indies’ Test record (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium): Win: 3 | Lost: 2 | Draw: 6
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Second Test (24-28 June):
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia will host the second Test match of the upcoming bilateral series.
Test Matches: 9 | Highest Individual Innings: 209 (Brian Lara) | Best Bowling Figure in an Innings: 8/62 (Shannon Gabriel) | Highest Team innings: 588/8d | Lowest Team Innings: 97
Bangladesh’s Test record (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium): Win: 0 | Lost: 1 | Draw: 1
West Indies’ Test record (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium): Win: 1 | Lost: 4 | Draw: 4
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Recent Test Performance of Bangladesh
Bangladesh have played a total of 13 Test matches since 2021. Out of those, Bangladesh have won two matches, lost nine and drawn two matches. The victory over New Zealand earlier this year is the best performance of a Bangladesh Test side in recent times. Bangladesh are currently in the tenth position in the ICC World Test Championship rankings, with 16.67 percent.
Recent Test Performance of West Indies
The West Indies have played 13 Test matches since 2021. The Caribbean team has won four matches, lost five and drawn four. The Windies team is currently in sixth position with 35.71 percent.
Bottom Line
The WI vs BAN Test Series 2022 is set to be fiercely contested despite the fact that the West Indies have a better record against Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s rise as a Test-playing nation is one of the reasons. Furthermore, Shakib Al Hasan, as captain, has an excellent record against the West Indies. Three of his captaincy victories in the Test format have come against the Windies. However, the team that can execute their game plans well on the field has a better chance of winning the series.
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Source: United News of Bangladesh