Bangladesh crushed West Indies by 74 runs in the first ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain destroyed the West Indies batting lineup with a brilliant six-wicket haul, becoming only the second leg-spinner ever to take the first five wickets in an ODI innings. After Bangladesh posted 207 runs batting first, West Indies collapsed to just 133 in 39 overs on a challenging pitch. Rishad Hossain was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 6/35. West Indies won the toss and chose to field first, but the decision backfired as Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo match report and full scorecard
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 207 | 49.4 | 10 | Won by 74 runs |
| West Indies | 133 | 39.0 | 10 | Lost |
Target: 208 runs
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Toss: West Indies won and elected to field
Player of the Match: Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh)
Match Type: Day/Night ODI
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishad Hossain | Bangladesh | Bowler | 6/35 in 9 overs |
| Towhid Hridoy | Bangladesh | Batsman | 51 runs off 90 balls (3 fours) |
| Mahidul Islam Ankon | Bangladesh | Batsman | 46 runs off 76 balls (3 fours) |
| Brandon King | West Indies | Batsman | 44 runs off 60 balls (5 fours, 1 six) |
| Jayden Seales | West Indies | Bowler | 3/48 in 7 overs |
Sources: ESPNcricinfo full scorecard
Key Moments
- Toss decision: West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to bowl first, hoping to chase under lights at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
- Disastrous start: Bangladesh lost both openers within three overs, slumping to 8/2. Saif Hassan (3) was trapped LBW by Romario Shepherd, and Soumya Sarkar (4) was caught by Roston Chase off Jayden Seales.
- Recovery partnership: Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (32) and Towhid Hridoy (51) added 50 runs for the third wicket to steady the innings. Hridoy reached his half-century off 87 balls with three fours.
- DRS drama: West Indies used their reviews successfully. In the 22nd over, they overturned the on-field decision to dismiss Shanto LBW off Khary Pierre. In the 35th over, another review removed Hridoy caught behind off Justin Greaves.
- Rishad’s magic begins: After the opening stand, Rishad Hossain triggered a stunning collapse. He dismissed Athanaze (27) LBW in the 12th over, starting his incredible spell.
- Historic bowling performance: Rishad became only the second leg-spinner to take the first five wickets in an ODI innings, following Sri Lanka’s Jeffrey Vandersay who achieved the feat against India in 2024.
- Middle-order collapse: West Indies lost five wickets for just 41 runs as Rishad ran through their batting. He removed Carty (9), King (44), Rutherford (0), and Chase (6) in quick succession between the 20th and 24th overs.
- DRS success for Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s bowlers were backed by excellent DRS decisions. Reviews in the 21st and 27th overs confirmed dismissals of Rutherford and Motie, helping maintain pressure.
- West Indies all out: From 92/5, the visitors never recovered. Rishad finished with career-best figures of 6/35, while Mustafizur Rahman (2/16) and Tanvir Islam (1/46) provided strong support. West Indies were bowled out in just 39 overs, losing by 74 runs.
- Bangladesh’s batting struggle: Earlier, Bangladesh found scoring difficult on a tricky Mirpur pitch. The hosts lost both openers for just 8 runs in the third over. Towhid Hridoy top-scored with 51 (3 fours), and Mahidul Islam Ankon contributed 46 (3 fours) in a crucial fourth-wicket partnership of 43 runs.
- Late fireworks: Rishad Hossain showed his batting skills too, smashing 26 runs off just 13 balls with one four and two sixes to push Bangladesh past 200.
Match Analysis
The match was won by Bangladesh’s spinners on a difficult pitch that offered plenty of turn. Rishad Hossain’s leg-spin was nearly impossible to handle, as he extracted sharp turn and bounce throughout his spell. West Indies struggled to read his variations, especially his googly.
Bangladesh’s total of 207 looked below par at first, especially since teams usually score 300+ at this venue. However, the pitch played slower than expected. The West Indies bowlers did well to restrict Bangladesh, with Jayden Seales taking three wickets and Khary Pierre bowling an excellent spell of 1/19 in 10 overs.
West Indies started their chase well, racing to 45 without loss in the first powerplay. However, once Rishad dismissed Athanaze in the 12th over, the innings fell apart. Captain Shai Hope (15) and Romario Shepherd (12) tried to rebuild, but the required run rate kept climbing. The DRS system played a crucial role, with multiple successful reviews confirming dismissals. West Indies were eventually bowled out with more than 11 overs remaining.
What’s Next
The second ODI between Bangladesh and West Indies will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2025, at the same venue in Mirpur. West Indies will need to bounce back quickly to level the series, while Bangladesh will look to continue their winning momentum and seal the series with a game to spare. The third and final ODI is scheduled for October 23 before both teams move to Chattogram for a three-match T20I series starting October 26.