Bangladesh defeat West Indies 2–1 in the ODI series with Rishad Hossain’s stellar bowling and strong batting performances leading the way.
Bangladesh vs west indies
Matchup: Bangladesh national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team in One‐Day Internationals (ODIs)
Here's a detailed look at the ODI contests between Bangladesh and West Indies: recent series, head-to-head stats, key matches, and what to watch.
Overview: Head-to-Head
Bangladesh and West Indies have faced each other many times in ODIs. According to one source, out of 47 matches, Bangladesh have won 21, West Indies have won 24, and 2 matches ended without a result.
So, all in all, the rivalry is quite even, though West Indies have a slight edge historically.
Recent Series Highlights
Tour of West Indies — 2024/25
Bangladesh toured the West Indies in late 2024 and played a 3-match ODI series there.
In that series, West Indies won all three ODIs (3-0).
1st ODI: WI 295/5 (47.4) vs BAN 294/6 (50) - WI won by 5 wickets
2nd ODI: WI 230/3 (36.5) vs BAN 227 (45.5) — WI won by 7 wickets
3rd ODI: WI 325/6 (45.5) vs BAN 321/5 (50) — WI won by 4 wickets.
Home Series: West Indies Touring Bangladesh – 2025/26
The West Indies team toured Bangladesh in October 2025 to play three ODIs.
Results in that series: Bangladesh 2, West Indies 1.
Some match specifics:
1st ODI: Bangladesh won comfortably, bowlers were outstanding, and all the batters contributed.
2nd ODI: Very dramatic, scores tied at the end of 50 overs and then a super-over was needed. West Indies won that super-over.
Key Performances & Talking Points
In the 1st ODI of the 2025 home series, Bangladesh's off-spinner Rishad Hossain picked up career-best figures of 6 for 35, giving Bangladesh a strong opening win.
The second ODI of that series witnessed a record use of spin bowling: West Indies bowled almost entire overs with spinners-92 out of 100 overs were by spinners, which is a new ODI record for spin overs bowled.
At home, Bangladesh leveraged conditions better, while West Indies were a stronger team on foreign turf during the 2024 series.
What to Watch / For Bangladesh Fans
Batting depth & top-order consistency: This has often been a worry for Bangladesh, and strong starts will help.
Spin bowling strength: Home conditions offer spinners a big role; encouraging form of Rishad Hossain.
Handling Pressure in Tight Games: The Super-over scenario shows how fine margins are.
West Indies adaptation: Their ability to bowl spin in large volumes, as seen, speaks to their flexibility.
Why This Rivalry Matters
It gives Bangladesh a strong benchmark against a historically significant side like West Indies.
For West Indies, touring conditions, especially in Bangladesh, test their adaptability to sub-continental pitches. The series help both teams fine-tune for major tournaments - World Cups among others.