Bangladesh beat West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur
Chasing the target of 207, WI were wrapped up just 133 runs
Rishad Hossain won the Player of the Match award for his 6-wicket haul
In the first ODI of the 2025 series between Bangladesh and the West Indies, Bangladesh emerged victorious by 74 runs at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted a total of 207 runs in 49.4 overs. Towhid Hridoy top-scored with 51 runs, while debutant Mahidul Islam contributed 46. Despite early breakthroughs by West Indies bowlers Jayden Seales (3/48), Roston Chase (2/37), and Justin Greaves (2/43), Bangladesh managed to set a competitive total.
Chasing the target, the West Indies were bowled out for 133 runs in 39 overs. Rishad Hossain was the standout performer for Bangladesh, taking 6 wickets for 35 runs, including the first five wickets of the innings. Brandon King (44) and Alick Athanaze (27) provided a solid start with a 51-run opening partnership, but the middle-order collapse, triggered by Rishad's incisive bowling, led to their downfall.
This comprehensive win gives Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Rishad Hossain won the Player of the Match for his impressive bowling display.
Bangladesh Vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Toss Update
West Indies won the toss and opted to field first against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Playing XIs
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Nurul Hasan(w), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
Bangladesh Vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Live Streaming
Live streaming of the Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI match was available on the FanCode app and website in India.
