The Bangladesh vs West Indies ODI series kicked off with Bangladesh winning the first match by 74 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Spinner Rishad Hossain showcased a sensational spell, taking a career-best 6 wickets for 35 runs, which earned him the Man of the Match award. He became the second-best bowling performance ever by a Bangladeshi in ODIs, behind Mashrafe Mortaza’s 6 for 26.
Bangladesh Recovers After Early Collapse
In the first ODI match, the West Indies won the toss and elected to field first. Batting first, Bangladesh had an early struggle as they lost their main top players. Bangladesh were 8 for 2 within the first three overs. However, the middle order took responsibility and built a strong partnership. Bangladesh left-hander Najmul Hossain Shanto (32) and right-hander Towhid Hridoy (51) balanced the innings with an important 71-run stand for the third wicket. Rishad Hossain played a crucial role for the team by smashing 26 runs off 13 balls. The innings ended with a total of 207 all out in 49.4 overs.
For the West Indies, Gudakesh Motie and Romario Shepherd bowled well and took the main three wickets.
Rishad Hossain’s Magical Spell Destroys the West Indies
West Indies began their chase with full expectation. They had a competent start with openers Brandon King and Alick Athanaze, who contributed 42 runs for the first wicket. However, Rishad Hossain changed the story of the West Indies. The 21-year-old leg spinner destroyed top batters like Athanaze, King, Keacy Carty, and Shai Hope. The continuous breakdown took West Indies from 67 for 2 to 118 for 9. Rishad concluded his spell after achieving the second-best bowling performance ever by a Bangladeshi in ODIs, behind Mashrafe Mortaza’s 6 for 26. He claimed 6 wickets for 35 runs. His excellent performance shows his confidence and consistency in the game. Besides earning the Man of the Match Award, he is a hope for Bangladesh cricket.
West Indies Crumble Under Pressure in Chase
West Indies, once the kings of cricket, are now struggling to find a strong footing in the cricketing world. After losing the Test match against India, the West Indies faced Bangladesh in the first ODI series and ended with Bangladesh winning. In response, the West Indies began their batting with the top order. Only openers Alick Athanaze (24) and Brandon King (23) contributed for the team, while the rest of the batting lineup fell in front of the Bangladesh bowlers. The match finished with West Indies all out for 133 in 39 overs. For Bangladesh, apart from Rishad, pacer Taskin Ahmed also contributed by taking 2 wickets for 31 runs.
Bangladesh Take 1-0 Lead in ODI Series
After defeating the West Indies, Bangladesh leads the series 1-0 in the three-match ODI series. Bangladesh is continuing their consistency, and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised the young pacer for his excellent performance by calling it a “special performance”. If they maintain this steadiness throughout the series, they can hope to win against the West Indies. West Indies should make a plan to rectify their mistakes and get back in form.
The second ODI is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. It will be a crucial match for both teams. West Indies will try to make a comeback, while Bangladesh will aim to maintain their strong performance.