Bangladesh Defeats West Indies in Thrilling 1st ODI

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh secured a thrilling 74-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI of their three-match series at Shere Bangla National Stadium on October 18, 2025. The win comes as a relief for Bangladesh, who recently faced criticism following a 3-0 defeat by Afghanistan in their previous ODI series.

Batting first, Bangladesh scored 207 runs. West Indies struggled in their response and collapsed to 133 runs. Rishad Hossain was the standout performer for Bangladesh, taking 6 wickets and earning the Player of the Match award. The team captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, expressed pride in his team’s performance, mentioning their need for more consistency after playing fewer ODIs compared to T20s.

West Indies captain, Shai Hope, acknowledged the adversity faced by his team due to challenging batting conditions and vowed to learn from the defeat. Despite their struggles, he pointed to players like Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford as potential game-changers in the upcoming matches.

The match concluded with West Indies being unable to chase down the modest target. Rishad Hossain’s performance proved crucial, breaking the back of the West Indies batting order. After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first, an important decision that played into their hands.

Bangladesh, aiming to regain momentum and pride, will look to build on this victory in the upcoming second ODI, scheduled for October 21, 2025.