WTC 2025-27 Cycle Closes as West Indies End at 27.38% PCT After Sylhet Draw

The World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle reached its conclusion for West Indies following a drawn second test against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 9 November. West Indies posted 356 runs in the first innings, largely due to Aamir Jangu's 133‑run effort. Bangladesh eclipsed that with 386 runs, anchored by an unbeaten 242 from Tauhid Hirdoy. Declaring at 398 for 6, West Indies set a target of 369 runs. Bangladesh, however, could only reach 184 for 4 before the day's play ended, leaving the contest tied. With this outcome, West Indies closed the cycle with a points‑percentage of 27.38, positioning them eighth out of nine teams, just behind Sri Lanka's 33.33% standing. The team's next schedule features two away tests versus New Zealand, followed by a home series against South Africa next year. Bangladesh's PCT dipped to 45.83, curtailing their aspirations for a place in the WTC final.