Bangladesh won a commanding victory over West Indies in the series-deciding third ODI at Mirpur on October 23, 2025. The hosts posted their highest score of the series at 296/8 before bowling out the visitors for just 117 runs in 30.1 overs. This 179-run victory gave Bangladesh a 2-1 series win after the exciting three-match contest.
Openers Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan set the stage with an outstanding 176-run partnership. Sarkar scored 91 runs off 86 balls with seven fours and four sixes, while Saif Hassan smashed 80 from 72 balls including six sixes and six fours in his maiden ODI half-century. Their opening stand became Bangladesh’s second-highest in ODI cricket and the first century partnership at Shere Bangla Stadium in ten years.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, The Sunday Guardian
Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 296 | 50.0 | 8 | Won by 179 runs |
| West Indies | 117 | 30.1 | 10 | Lost |
Source: ESPNcricinfo Full Scorecard
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soumya Sarkar | Bangladesh | Batsman | 91 runs (86 balls, 7 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Saif Hassan | Bangladesh | Batsman | 80 runs (72 balls, 6 fours, 6 sixes) |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Bowler | 4/41 (10 overs) |
| Nasum Ahmed | Bangladesh | Bowler | 3/11 (6 overs) |
| Rishad Hossain | Bangladesh | Bowler | 3/54 (9 overs) |
Source: ESPNcricinfo Match Report
Key Moments
- Opening Blitz: Sarkar and Saif added 176 runs in 151 balls, attacking from the first over. Saif hit the shot of the day by coming down the wicket to loft Justin Greaves over mid-off with perfect timing.
- Maiden Fifty: Saif Hassan reached his first ODI fifty with a powerful display, while Sarkar fell nine runs short of his century when caught off Akeal Hosein’s bowling.
- Middle-Order Collapse: After a strong start, Bangladesh lost eight wickets for just 120 runs in 149 balls. Hosein took three wickets in one over, dismissing Mahidul Islam, Rishad Hossain, and Nasum Ahmed.
- West Indies Struggles: Chasing 297, West Indies never got going on the spin-friendly pitch. They lost early wickets and collapsed to 117 all out, their lowest score of the series.
- Bowling Excellence: Nasum Ahmed produced outstanding figures of 3/11, while Rishad Hossain and Tanvir Islam each took two wickets to complete the demolition.
Analysis
Bangladesh showed remarkable intent from the start. The openers played with freedom and aggression, something the team had struggled with in the previous matches. The 176-run partnership gave Bangladesh the platform to post 296, the highest total in the series despite losing momentum in the middle oers.
West Indies made life harder for themselves by dropping six catches during Bangladesh’s innings. Each of the top five Bangladesh batsmen survived at least one dropped chance.
The pitch at Shere Bangla Stadium continued to favor spin bowling throughout the series. West Indies had embraced this challenge by bowling all 50 overs with spinners in the second ODI. However, in the decider, Bangladesh’s spinners proved more effective in defending their total.
Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz praised his openers for their positive approach. Soumya Sarkar won Player of the Match honors, while Rishad Hossain was named Player of the Series for his consistent performances with both bat and ball.
What’s Next
Bangladesh and West Indies will now turn their attention to the T20I series. The three-match contest begins on October 27 in Chattogram, followed by matches on October 29 and October 31 at the same venue.
This ODI series victory will boost Bangladesh’s confidence as they continue building toward future tournaments. For West Indies, the tour showed their ability to adapt to challenging Asian conditions, with the Super Over win in the second ODI being a highlight.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, CREX Live Score Updates
Match Details:
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
- Date: October 23, 2025
- Toss: Bangladesh elected to bat first
- Umpires: Jayaraman Madanagopal (India), Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- Player of the Match: Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh)
- Player of the Series: Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh)