Facing a must-win situation in the Sylhet Test to save the series after losing the first match of the two-match series, Bangladesh fought hard but fell short of victory. After play on the fifth and final day was halted due to bad light, both teams accepted a draw, sealing a 1-0 Test series victory for the West Indies.

On the final day of the Sylhet Test, the West Indies declared their second innings at 398 for 6, setting Bangladesh a target of 369 runs for victory. Chasing the target, Bangladesh finished the day at 174 for 7. As regulation time expired without completion, the match ended in a draw.

Chasing the target, Bangladesh found themselves under pressure early on. Despite a steady start against the Caribbean pacers, the hosts' opening partnership was broken by spinner Jomel Warrican. Tanzid Hasan was caught by Joshua Da Silva after scoring 21 runs, leaving Bangladesh at 33 for 1.

Warrican then dismissed captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was trapped leg-before-wicket (LBW) for 14 runs off 27 balls after an unsuccessful review. Reduced to 40 for 2, Bangladesh reached 49 for 2 by the end of the first session.

After lunch, Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the innings, attempting a comeback for Bangladesh. However, Hridoy was dismissed by Warrican after scoring a gritty 82 runs. His partnership with Mushfiqur yielded a crucial 135 runs.

Following Hridoy's departure, Mushfiqur did not last much longer, bowled by Shamar Joseph for 49. Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz then attempted to hold the fort. Before play was halted due to fading light, Litton was unbeaten on 7 and Miraz on 1.

Earlier in the morning session, Kaveem Hodge resumed his batting on 140. At the start of the day, he was dismissed by Nayeem Hasan for 142. Hodge’s 194-ball knock featured 17 fours and a six.

Bangladesh quickly picked up two more wickets. Mehidy Hasan Miraz trapped Justin Greaves LBW for 9, and in the following over, Nayeem Hasan dismissed Shamar Joseph for 1.

However, a quickfire cameo from Joshua Bishop pushed the Caribbean total forward, as he smashed 20 runs off just 11 balls. The West Indies eventually declared their innings at 398 for 6, with Amir Jangoo remaining unbeaten on 39.

For Bangladesh, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Nayeem Hasan picked up two wickets each in the second innings.

In the first innings, the West Indies posted 356 runs. In reply, propelled by a brilliant 242-run masterclass from Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh scored 386, giving the visitors a 30-run first-innings lead. Although the Sylhet Test ended in a draw, the West Indies walked away with the series trophy.