Epic 6-Wicket Wreckage: Bangladesh Crushes West Indies in 1st ODI 2025 โ€“ Full Recap & Thrilling Highlights!

Hey cricket fans! If you’re anything like us at IPL Star, you’re always hunting for those nail-biting moments that make the game unforgettable. Well, buckle up because the Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 delivered pure fireworks on October 18, 2025, at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. In a match that had everything โ€“ from a gritty batting fightback to a spin wizardry collapse โ€“ Bangladesh smashed West Indies by a whopping 74 runs, grabbing a commanding 1-0 lead in this three-match series. And the hero? None other than the young leg-spin sensation Rishad Hossain, whose career-best 6 for 35 turned the game on its head, wrecking the Windies’ chase like a storm.

Picture this: Bangladesh, fresh off a heartbreaking ODI series loss to Afghanistan where they couldn’t cross 100 in their last two games, needed a big statement. They got it, posting 207 on a tricky, unusually dark pitch that played more like a spinner’s paradise than a typical Dhaka track. West Indies, buoyed by a 2-1 home series win over Pakistan in August, thought chasing under lights would be a breeze after opting to bowl. Boy, were they wrong! From cruising at 51 for no loss, they tumbled to 133 all out in just 39 overs, thanks to Rishad’s magic and sharp support from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mustafizur Rahman.

This wasn’t just a win; it was a roar from the Tigers, snapping a five-match ODI losing streak and boosting morale ahead of the 2026 ODI World Cup qualifiers. Rishad didn’t stop at bowling โ€“ his explosive 26 off 13 balls, packed with two massive sixes, helped push Bangladesh past 200. Towhid Hridoy’s patient 51 and debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon’s cool 46 were the glue that held it together.

Why does this matter for you, the die-hard fan? Because in a packed cricket calendar dominated by T20 leagues like our beloved IPL, ODIs like this remind us of the format’s raw drama. We’re talking collapses that rival England’s infamous 2022 party-gate vibes, and individual brilliance that echoes Shane Warne’s glory days. Stick around as we unpack every twist in this BAN vs WI 1st ODI highlights rollercoaster โ€“ from toss-time tactics to post-match buzz on X (formerly Twitter). We’ll break down stats in easy tables, share fan reactions that had us cheering, and even peek at what’s next for the series. Ready to relive the magic? Let’s dive in!

West Indies Tour of Bangladesh 2025: Why This Series Feels Like a Turning Point

Before we zoom into the action, let’s set the scene for the West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025. This three-match ODI series isn’t just another bilateral tick-box; it’s a crucial pit-stop for both sides eyeing spots in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Bangladesh, under newish captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, have been on a rough patch โ€“ five straight ODI losses, including that disastrous Afghanistan series where they folded for 109 and 93. Their last ODI win? Way back in December 2024, ironically a 3-0 whitewash by these very West Indies at home. Ouch.

West Indies, led by the steady Shai Hope, arrived in Dhaka riding high from that 2-1 ODI series triumph over Pakistan. But tours to the subcontinent are always a beast โ€“ remember their 3-0 drubbing in India earlier this year? The Windies have a chequered history here: unbeaten in three Tests against Bangladesh in 2024, but ODIs? Bangladesh hold a 11-3 edge in recent clashes. With ODI World Cup League 2 points on the line, every run and wicket counts.

The venue? Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka โ€“ a fortress for Bangladesh with over 25,000 roaring fans, but notorious for its spin-friendly pitches. Fun fact: It’s hosted everything from football to epic ODI chases, but on October 18, it wore an unusually dark hue, almost like it was prepped for a night thriller. Toss at 1:30 PM local (7:30 AM GMT), umpires Gazi Sohel and Jayaraman Madanagopal calling the shots, third umpire Chris Gaffaney, and referee Dean Cosker keeping things fair.

For Indian fans tuning in via FanCode (streaming powerhouse for all things cricket), this was prime-time viewing โ€“ starting at 1 PM IST. And globally? YouTube highlights exploded post-match, with ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz racking up millions of views. As Mehidy put it post-match, “We’ve played too many T20s lately; this helps us adjust back to ODIs.” Spot on โ€“ and boy, did they adjust!

This series opener wasn’t just about the win; it highlighted Bangladesh’s spin depth, a weapon they’ve honed since Shakib Al Hasan’s heyday. West Indies, meanwhile, need to decode subcontinental spin pronto. Over on X, fans were already buzzing: “Rishad = Next Rashid Khan?” one tweet quipped. More on that later. For now, let’s rewind to the toss.

Shai Hope called heads and won, opting to bowl first โ€“ a gamble on early seam movement and dew later. “We want to strike early and put pressure,” Hope said, nodding to their packed schedule post-India Tests. Bangladesh, unchanged from their squad announcement, went with a balanced attack: spin-heavy with Rishad, Mehidy, and Tanvir Islam, backed by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur’s cutters.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nurul Hasan (wk), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.

Debut alert: Mahidul Islam Ankon, the promising middle-order bat, got his ODI cap โ€“ and what a game to cherish! As the anthems blared โ€“ West Indies first, then Bangladesh’s soul-stirring “Amar Sonar Bangla” โ€“ the stadium pulsed with energy. Little did the Windies know, a Tigers’ ambush was brewing.

Bangladesh Innings: Grit, Guts, and a Late Fireworks Finish to 207

Right from ball one, the Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 batting effort felt like a survival thriller. Posted in to bat on that shadowy Dhaka pitch, Bangladesh’s top order wobbled like a house of cards in the wind. Opener Saif Hassan, looking to anchor, faced Jayden Seales’ fiery new ball. But in the 1.5 over, Romario Shepherd’s sharp inswinger trapped him lbw for 3 off 6 balls โ€“ a plumb one that silenced the home crowd early.

Worse was to come. Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh’s experienced left-hander with over 5,000 ODI runs, tried to flick Seales but edged it straight to Roston Chase at second slip. Out for 4 off 6, and just like that, Bangladesh were 8 for 2 in 2.1 overs. The scoreboard pressure was on, and the pitch โ€“ dry, cracked, and offering turn even in the first powerplay โ€“ wasn’t helping. Fans on X vented: “Another top-order meltdown? Come on, Tigers!”

Enter the rescuers: Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy. These two stitched a crucial 71-run stand for the third wicket off 120 balls โ€“ not flashy, but rock-solid. Shanto, the vice-captain with a cool head, rotated strike masterfully, picking singles against Khary Pierre’s left-arm spin. Hridoy, the young gun who’s fast becoming Bangladesh’s Mr. Consistent, played back-foot punches and nudges to keep the scoreboard ticking. Three boundaries each โ€“ Shanto’s elegant drives, Hridoy’s crisp cuts โ€“ but no risks. It was classic subcontinental test-match cricket in ODI gear.

By drinks at 17 overs, Bangladesh were 56 for 2, with Hridoy on 27 and Shanto on 19. The 50 came up in 16.1 overs, extras (9 in total, mostly wides) helping the cause. But West Indies’ middle-overs stranglehold kicked in โ€“ from over 11 to 36, just three boundaries! Pierre was miserly at 1.90 economy, Chase mixed googlies with off-breaks for 3.00, and even part-timer Justin Greaves troubled with seam. Shanto fell lbw to Pierre for 32 off 63 โ€“ a slow but vital knock โ€“ in the 22.1 over, upheld on review.

Hridoy, now joined by debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon, rebuilt patiently. Mahidul, a 22-year-old from the domestic circuit, walked in at No. 5 with nerves of steel. Their 36-run stand off 75 balls was all about defense โ€“ leaving balls outside off, working singles to the infield. Hridoy brought up his fifty off 87 balls in the 33rd over, a milestone that earned a standing ovation. “He’s got that old-school grit,” tweeted a fan from @CricketTimesHQ. But Greaves struck twice โ€“ first Hridoy caught behind off a seaming delivery for 51 in 34.4 (upheld on review), then Nurul Hasan for 9.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (17 off 27) and Mahidul pushed on with a 43-run stand off 55 balls, the debutant’s three fours showcasing promise. Mahidul fell to Chase for 46 off 76 in the 46th, bowled playing for turn that didn’t come. Mehidy followed soon, caught off Chase for 17. At 182 for 7 in 47 overs, Bangladesh eyed a sub-150 total. Enter Rishad Hossain โ€“ not just a bowler, but a lower-order dynamite.

The 23-year-old leg-spinner, fresh from chatting leg-spin secrets with Rashid Khan during a UAE tour (thanks to coach Phil Simmons and consultant Mushtaq Ahmed), unleashed havoc with the bat. In company with Nurul (briefly), then Tanvir Islam, Rishad smashed 26 off 13 โ€“ a four flicked off Shepherd, two monster sixes over midwicket against Motie, and a strike rate of 200! Seales yorked him in the 49th, but not before Bangladesh crossed 200 for the first time in four innings. Tanvir’s unbeaten 9 (with a six) and a run-out of Mustafizur sealed 207 in 49.4 overs at 4.17 RR.

West Indies bowled smart: Seales’ 3 for 48 was fiery, Shepherd economical at 4.00, Pierre a chokehold with 1 for 19. But Bangladesh’s fightback? Pure heart. As Rishad later said, “My role is to add those extra runs โ€“ from 180 to 210 makes all the difference.” Powerplay 1: 33 for 2. Middle phase: 107 for 2 in overs 10-40. Late surge: 67 for 6 in the last 10. A defendable total? On this pitch, absolutely.

Here’s the full breakdown in a simple table for you stat lovers:

BatterRunsBalls4s6sStrike Rate
Saif Hassan360050.00
Soumya Sarkar461066.67
Najmul Hossain Shanto32633050.79
Towhid Hridoy51903056.67
Mahidul Islam Ankon46763060.53
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)17272062.96
Nurul Hasan (wk)9100090.00
Rishad Hossain261312200.00
Tanvir Islam9*401225.00
Taskin Ahmed01000.00
Mustafizur Rahman120050.00
Extras9
Total20749.4 overs1334.17 RR

Fall of Wickets Table:

ScoreOverWicket Falle
8-11.5Saif Hassan
8-22.1Soumya Sarkar
79-322.1Shanto
115-434.4Hridoy
158-543.5Mehidy
165-645.2Mahidul
182-747.3Nurul
198-848.4Rishad
198-948.5Taskin
207-1049.4Mustafizur

Partnerships Table (Key Ones):

BatsmenRunsBallsAvg Balls per Run
Shanto & Hridoy711201.69
Hridoy & Mahidul36752.08
Mahidul & Mehidy43551.28
Rishad & Tanvir1670.44

This innings taught us one thing: Bangladesh’s middle order has teeth. Hridoy’s fifty was his fourth in ODIs, averaging 45+ at home. Mahidul’s debut? Straight out of a dream โ€“ calm as a cucumber, just like his domestic hundreds for Abahani. And Rishad? That cameo wasn’t luck; it’s his signature โ€“ remember his 24 off 8 vs India in the Asia Cup? As coach Phil Simmons noted, Rishad’s hour-long chat with Rashid Khan sharpened his wrist work. “He shares everything,” Simmons gushed.

But credit where due: West Indies’ bowlers owned the middle. Seales, the young pacer, swung it both ways for his three-fer. Pierre’s 10 overs for 19? Textbook control. If Bangladesh felt the heat, imagine the Windies batting next…

West Indies Bowling: Smart Choke That Almost Backfired

We can’t gloss over how West Indies nearly choked Bangladesh out. Their attack was a masterclass in variety โ€“ pace from Seales and Shepherd, spin from Pierre, Chase, and Motie, plus Greaves’ seam-up darts. The strategy? Dry up boundaries, force singles, and wait for mistakes on a pitch that gripped like velcro.

Here’s the bowling table for clarity:

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Jayden Seales704836.90
Romario Shepherd7.413114.00
Khary Pierre1021911.90
Roston Chase1003023.00
Gudakesh Motie1004404.40
Justin Greaves503226.40

Seales’ yorker to Rishad? Chef’s kiss. Pierre’s arm ball to Shanto? Unplayable. They conceded just 33 in the first powerplay but leaked 67 in the death โ€“ a small chink, but Rishad exploited it. Hope’s fields were tight: slips galore, short leg for spin. As per ESPNcricinfo’s match report, WI controlled the run rate at 3.5 for 30 overs. Almost genius โ€“ until the tail wagged.

This sets up the chase perfectly. Could WI’s bowlers inspire a batting masterclass? Spoiler: Nope. But more on that next.

West Indies Innings: Dream Start Turns into Nightmare Collapse at 133

If Bangladesh’s innings was a slow-burn survival tale, West Indies’ chase was a horror movie โ€“ promising opener, then slashers galore. Chasing 208 on a deteriorating pitch, Brandon King and Alick Athanaze set the tone with a breezy 51-run stand in 11.1 overs. King, the opener with a flair for boundaries, flicked Taskin Ahmed for six in the third over โ€“ pure class, 21 off 36 at that point. Athanaze, promoted up the order, smashed Tanvir Islam for three fours and a six in the fourth โ€“ 18 runs off it! Powerplay: 45 for 0. The Dhaka crowd hushed; WI looked favorites.

X lit up: “WI opening pair on fire! 50 in 11 overs โ€“ this chase is on!” from @JeetBuzz_Sports. But enter Rishad Hossain in the 12th over. His first ball: flighted leg-break. Athanaze, on 27 off 36, trapped lbw โ€“ review struck down. Boom, 51 for 1. Keacy Carty joined King, but boundaries dried up. Saif Hassan dropped Carty on 3 off Tanvir, but Rishad didn’t forgive. In his fifth over (19.5), Carty edged to slip for 9 off 30 โ€“ 79 for 2.

The big one came in the 22nd: King’s 44 off 60, a composed knock with five fours and a six, ended with a fizzing leg-break from Rishad. Caught behind by Nurul Hasan (on the second attempt) โ€“ 82 for 3. Sherfane Rutherford, the power-hitter, lasted three balls: another leg-break, edged behind for a golden duck. 82 for 4 in 21.4 overs. Captain Hope reviewed a caught-behind on Rutherford โ€“ struck down. Roston Chase followed in the 24th, caught behind for 6 โ€“ Rishad’s five-for, the first by a Bangladeshi leg-spinner in ODIs!

From hero to zero: WI lost five for 41 in eight overs. Mehidy struck next, lbw-ing Gudakesh Motie for 3 in the 28th โ€“ review down again. Tanvir got Hope for 15, caught behind โ€“ Nurul’s fourth take, a record for the innings. Mustafizur mopped up: Romario Shepherd (1) caught at slip for 121 for 8, Justin Greaves (12) for 122 for 9. Rishad sealed it with Seales (3), caught by Mehidy at slip โ€“ 133 all out in 39 overs, 3.41 RR.

Drinks at 33.1: 118 for 7. The collapse was brutal โ€“ from 51/0 to 82/4 to all out. As Cricbuzz noted, “WI collapsed in a heap.” Fan tweet from @CtrlAltWe: “Rishad wrecking WI like it’s child’s play! 6-fer incoming.”

Batting table:

BatterRunsBalls4s6sStrike Rate
Brandon King44605173.33
Alick Athanaze27363175.00
Keacy Carty9300030.00
Shai Hope (c & wk)15321046.88
Sherfane Rutherford03000.00
Roston Chase6100060.00
Gudakesh Motie3140021.43
Justin Greaves12231052.17
Romario Shepherd120050.00
Khary Pierre7*141050.00
Jayden Seales3100030.00
Extras6
Total13339 overs1123.41 RR

Fall of Wickets:

ScoreOverWicket Fallen
51-111.6Athanaze
79-219.5Carty
82-321.1King
82-421.4Rutherford
92-523.6Chase
100-628.1Motie
118-733.1Hope
121-834.1Shepherd
122-936.2Greaves
133-1038.6Seales

Partnerships:

BatsmenRunsBalls
King & Athanaze5172
King & Carty2847
Hope & King38
Hope & Rutherford03
Hope & Chase1014
Hope & Motie825
Hope & Greaves1830
Greaves & Shepherd36
Greaves & Pierre113
Pierre & Seales1116

This chase exposed WI’s spin woes โ€“ no boundaries post-powerplay. King was top-scorer, but the middle order? Vaporized. As Hope admitted, “The start was commendable, but we couldn’t build.”

Bangladesh Bowling: Rishad’s Spin Symphony Steals the Show

Bangladesh’s attack was poetry in motion โ€“ or should we say, spin in overdrive? Rishad’s 6/35 in 9 overs was the headline, but the support cast shone. Taskin Ahmed’s 2 overs for 10 set a tight line, Tanvir’s 10 for 46 included Hope’s wicket, Mehidy’s 10 for 16 was economical gold (1/16), and Mustafizur’s cutters nabbed 2/16. Even part-timer Saif Hassan bowled 3 for 7!

Bowling table:

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Taskin Ahmed211005.00
Tanvir Islam1014614.60
Mustafizur Rahman501623.20
Mehidy Hasan Miraz1031611.60
Rishad Hossain903563.90
Saif Hassan30702.30

Spinners took 8 of 10 โ€“ Rishad’s variations (leg-breaks, toppers, sliders) bamboozled. He took the first five wickets, a feat only Sri Lanka’s Jeffrey Vandersay matched (six vs India in 2024). Mehidy, winning his second ODI as captain in 11, beamed: “The boys believed till the last ball.” Nurul’s gloves? Four catches โ€“ sharp as ever.

Tactics? Mehidy persisted with spin post-powerplay, choking runs at 1.60 economy from overs 10-40. WI’s reviews? All failed โ€“ three struck down. This was News18’s take: “Rishad’s spell sinks WI.”

Tactical Breakdown: How Spin and Pitch Turned the Tide in Dhaka

Now, let’s geek out on tactics. The pitch โ€“ dark, grippy, turning square by overs 20 โ€“ was the X-factor. ESPN’s Mohammad Isam called it a “dark asterisk” on the win, but with World Cup quals at stake, it’s home advantage. Bangladesh leaned into spin: Rishad from round the wicket, Mehidy flighting it slow. WI? Poor shot selection โ€“ prods at turners, no sweeps. Hope’s reactive fields let edges carry; Mehidy’s proactive changes (Rishad every third over) strangled.

Rishad adapted after one loose over: “I needed time to read the surface,” he said. His chat with Rashid? Gold โ€“ drift, revs, the works. WI’s spinners bowled well earlier (8/97 total), but batting against it? No plan B. As India Today analyzed, “WI understood the challenges but couldn’t adapt.”

Key moments: Athanaze’s lbw (11.6 review down), King’s leg-break edge (21.1), Rutherford’s duck. Bangladesh’s DRS smarts won three; WI lost all. Pitch evolution? Early seam, late carnage โ€“ 88 runs for 10 post-powerplay.

This wasn’t luck; it was prep. Bangladesh’s nets mimicked turn; WI’s travel fatigue showed. Fan Q on X: “Pitch too spinner-friendly?” Answer: Yes, but earned.

Rishad Hossain’s Heroics: Player of the Match Glory and Records Galore

Rishad Hossain โ€“ where do we start? The 23-year-old’s all-round masterclass earned him Player of the Match unanimously. 26 off 13 with the bat? Explosive. But 6/35? Historic. First Bangladeshi leg-spinner with an ODI five-fer, third Tiger with a six-for (after Mashrafe’s 6/26 vs Kenya, Rubel’s 6/26 vs NZ). Best by a BAN spinner vs WI, topping Taijul’s 5/28.

Records table:

RecordAchievement
First BAN leg-spin 5-fer in ODIRishad Hossain
2nd leg-spinner for 1st 5 wktsAfter Vandersay (SL vs IND)
Best BAN figures vs WI in ODI6/35
3rd BAN 6-fer in ODIsMashrafe, Rubel, Rishad
Best in Mirpur ODIs (joint 4th)6/35 (behind Binny’s 6/4)

Hridoy’s 51: His 4th ODI fifty, avg 45+ at home. Mahidul’s 46: Impeccable debut. Kingโ€™s 44: WI’s lone warrior. Nurul’s 4 catches: Glove magic. Mehidy’s win: 2nd in 11 as captain.

Rishad: “I give 110% in all facets โ€“ Inshallah, it pays off.” From Outlook India, “Shines with six-wicket haul.”

Fan Frenzy: X Reactions to BAN vs WI 1st ODI 2025 Highlights

The internet exploded! @BCBtigers dropped full highlights โ€“ 23K views on Rishad’s sixes clip. @Isam84: “Dark pitch, bright Rishad.” @LatestLY: “74-run thrashing!” Hindi buzz from @kkkumheriya: “Bangladesh ne asaan jeet!” Kannada cheers from @tv9kannada. Global love: “Rishad > Warne?” quipped one.

@NationBarbados: “Hossain decimates top order.” Videos of Hridoy’s 50 (10K likes) and match-day vibes had fans hooked. Sentiment? Pure joy for BAN, shock for WI. “Tigers roar back!” trended.

What’s Next: Series Stakes and 2nd ODI Predictions

Bangladesh lead 1-0, confidence sky-high. Next up: October 21 at the same venue โ€“ expect similar spin. WI must tweak: More bats vs spin? Shimron Hetmyer in? Hope: “Learn and adapt.” Mehidy eyes a series win for WC push.

Predictions: If pitch eases, WI chase 220+. But Rishad 2.0? BAN sweeps. Follow Cricbuzz for live scores.

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Wrapping the Epic: Why This Win Ignites Bangladesh’s Fire

What a ride! Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 wasn’t flawless โ€“ that top-order wobble stung โ€“ but Rishad’s genius, Hridoy’s steel, and team belief turned the tide. 207 defended with spin sorcery on a beastly pitch? Masterstroke. WI’s collapse? A wake-up call.

This fuels the Tigers’ WC dreams, blending youth (Rishad, Mahidul) with experience. For WI, it’s back-to-basics time. Relive highlights on FanCode or YouTube โ€“ that Rishad leg-break to King? Chills!

What’s your take? Rishad POTM or Hridoy’s fifty the real MVP? Drop a comment below โ€“ we’d love your thoughts! Share this recap with fellow fans, and subscribe to IPL Star for more BAN vs WI 1st ODI highlights and beyond. Until October 21, keep the cricket love alive!

FAQs: Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 โ€“ Highlights, Recap & Key Insights

1. Who won the Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 and by how many runs?

Bangladesh crushed West Indies by a commanding 74 runs in the series opener at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Batting first, the Tigers posted 207 in 49.4 overs on a tricky, spin-friendly pitch, then bowled out the visitors for just 133 in 39 overs. This emphatic win snapped Bangladesh’s five-match ODI losing streak and gave them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. For fans hunting BAN vs WI 1st ODI highlights, relive the collapse on FanCode โ€“ pure chaos!

2. What was Rishad Hossain’s performance in BAN vs WI 1st ODI 2025?

Rishad Hossain was the undisputed star, earning Player of the Match with a dream all-round show: 26 runs off 13 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) in a late cameo that pushed Bangladesh past 200, followed by a career-best 6/35 in 9 overs. His leg-spin spell wrecked West Indies’ top order, claiming the first five wickets โ€“ a historic feat for a Bangladeshi wrist-spinner. Searching Rishad Hossain 6 wickets? His fizzing leg-breaks to King and Rutherford are viral gold โ€“ check ESPNcricinfo clips for that Shane Warne vibe.

3. Who was the Player of the Match in Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025?

No brainer: Rishad Hossain pocketed the award for his explosive 26 (SR 200) and match-winning 6/35, becoming the first Bangladeshi leg-spinner with an ODI five-for. In a low-scoring scrap, his dual threat outshone all โ€“ if you’re googling BAN vs WI 1st ODI player of the match, this guy’s your hero. Honorable mentions? Towhid Hridoy’s gritty fifty.

4. What were the key highlights of the West Indies batting collapse in 1st ODI 2025?

West Indies started strong with a 51-run opening stand but imploded spectacularly, losing 10 wickets for 82 runs post-powerplay. From 51/0, Rishad’s spin triggered the slide: Athanaze lbw (27), Carty caught (9), King edged behind (44), Rutherford duck, and Chase snared (6) โ€“ five in a flash! Mehidy and Mustafizur mopped up, with Nurul Hasan’s four catches sealing the 133 all out. For West Indies batting collapse Dhaka 2025 searches, it’s a textbook subcontinent nightmare โ€“ boundaries dried up on that dark pitch.

5. How did the pitch conditions affect Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025?

The Shere Bangla pitch was a spinner’s delight โ€“ unusually dark, dry, and grippy, offering sharp turn from over 12 onward, favoring Bangladesh’s attack (8/97 from spinners). Early seam helped West Indies restrict to 4.17 RR, but it deteriorated, causing WI’s collapse. Experts called it a “dark asterisk” on the win, but with WC quals looming, it’s smart home prep. Querying Dhaka pitch analysis 2025? It turned ODIs into chess โ€“ spin won the day.

6. Who made their ODI debut in the BAN vs WI 1st ODI 2025 and how did they perform?

Mahidul Islam Ankon burst onto the scene at No. 5, scoring a composed 46 off 76 balls (3 fours) on debut โ€“ anchoring a crucial 43-run stand with Mehidy amid the middle-order grind. Cool under pressure on a tough track, he fell to Roston Chase but earned rave reviews. For Mahidul Islam Ankon debut fans, it’s a sign of Bangladesh’s bright future โ€“ calm like a vet!

7. What were Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s thoughts after captaining Bangladesh to victory in 1st ODI 2025?

Mehidy, in his 11th ODI as captain (second win), praised the team’s belief: “We lost five straight but came back strong โ€“ boys played brilliantly after too many T20s.” He lauded Shanto-Hridoy’s stability, Mahidul’s composure, and Rishad’s knock, urging positive batting for more runs. Searching Mehidy Hasan Miraz captaincy? His steady hand turned funk into fire.

8. How did Shai Hope react to West Indies’ loss in the Bangladesh 1st ODI 2025?

Shai Hope called it “tough” on the surface: “We knew the challenges as batters โ€“ commendable start, but couldn’t sustain. Spinners must be consistent; we’ll learn and adapt for the next.” He eyed the pitch’s unreadability but stressed quick turnaround. For Shai Hope batting collapse queries, it’s a captain’s honest take โ€“ bounce-back mode activated.

9. When and where is the next match in West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025?

The 2nd ODI is October 21, 2025, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka โ€“ same venue, likely similar spin brew. Starts 1:30 PM local (7:30 AM GMT). Bangladesh eye a series seal; WI need redemption. Tune in via FanCode in India. Googling West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 schedule? We’ve got previews โ€“ stay locked!

10. Where can I watch Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st ODI 2025 full highlights?

Catch free highlights on YouTube via ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz โ€“ Rishad’s six-fer and Hridoy’s fifty are must-sees. For full replays, FanCode streams in India (1 PM IST start). Global? Check local broadcasters. BAN vs WI 1st ODI highlights trending? These clips are blowing up โ€“ don’t miss the roar!

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