BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 was nothing short of a cricket masterpiece, packed with twists, turns, and heart-pounding drama that left fans worldwide on the edge of their seats. Played on October 21, 2025, at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, this match tied in regulation time before West Indies clinched a nail-biting Super Over victory by just one run. If you’re a cricket fan searching for the ultimate recap, highlights, and in-depth analysis, you’ve come to the right place on IPL Star—your go-to hub for niche cricket news and updates.
This epic encounter leveled the three-match ODI series at 1-1, setting the stage for a blockbuster decider on October 23. From record-breaking spin bowling to Shai Hope’s heroic anchor role and Rishad Hossain’s all-round fireworks, the game showcased why ODI cricket remains the pinnacle of excitement. Let’s dive deep into the details, breaking down every key moment, stat, and strategy that made this clash unforgettable.
Match Overview: A Spin-Dominated Battle in Dhaka
The BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 unfolded on a slow, turning pitch at Shere Bangla, where spin ruled supreme. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first, hoping to post a defendable total. West Indies, desperate to bounce back from their 74-run loss in the first ODI, made bold changes by dropping pacers Jayden Seales and Romario Shepherd for more spin options. This decision paid off spectacularly, as they became the first team in ODI history to bowl all 50 overs with spinners.
The match aggregate saw a staggering 92 overs of spin—50 from West Indies and 42 from Bangladesh—shattering previous records. Bangladesh managed 213/7, thanks to a late blitz, while West Indies tied the scores at 213/9 amid last-ball chaos. The Super Over added the final layer of thrill, with West Indies prevailing.
Here’s a quick tabular summary of the match basics:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2025 |
| Match | 2nd ODI |
| Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Toss | Bangladesh won, elected to bat |
| Result | Tied; West Indies won Super Over by 1 run |
| Player of the Match | Shai Hope (WI) – 53* & Super Over heroics |
| Umpires | Chris Gaffaney, Tanvir Ahmed |
| Third Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Referee | Dean Cosker |
This overview sets the tone for why BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 will be remembered as a classic. Now, let’s break down the innings.
Bangladesh Innings: From Struggle to Late Surge in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025
Bangladesh’s decision to bat first seemed logical on a pitch expected to deteriorate, but West Indies’ all-spin attack made scoring a grind. The hosts faced 178 dot balls, highlighting the stranglehold. Soumya Sarkar provided early impetus, but the middle order faltered before Rishad Hossain’s explosive finish.
The innings can be divided into three phases:
Powerplay: Cautious Start Amid Early Loss
Overs 1-10 yielded just 40 runs for one wicket. Saif Hassan started slowly, facing 14 dots before smashing Akeal Hosein for a six, only to edge the next ball to slip for 6. Soumya Sarkar looked fluent, hitting three fours and a six, but the spinners kept things tight.
Middle Overs: Wickets Tumble as Spin Takes Control
From overs 11-40, Bangladesh added 91 runs but lost five wickets. Towhid Hridoy (12) top-edged a slog off Gudakesh Motie, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (15) miscued a long-hop from Alick Athanaze. Soumya Sarkar anchored with 45 off 89 balls, including gorgeous drives, but holed out to deep midwicket. Mahidul Islam Ankon (17) and Nasum Ahmed (14) couldn’t accelerate, leaving Bangladesh at 128/6.
Athanaze, surprisingly the most economical (2/14 in 10 overs), proved the weakest link on paper but the strongest in execution.
Death Overs: Rishad’s Blitz Powers Past 200
Overs 41-50 exploded with 82 runs for one wicket. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32*) steadied, but Rishad Hossain stole the show with an unbeaten 39* off 14 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes). He smashed Motie for two sixes and a four in the 49th over (18 runs) and added another six and four in the last over. This 50-run stand in 24 balls transformed a subpar 163/7 into a competitive 213/7.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Hassan | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 37.50 |
| Soumya Sarkar | 45 | 89 | 3 | 1 | 50.56 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 12 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 63.16 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | 15 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Mahidul Islam Ankon | 17 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 48.57 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 32* | 58 | 1 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 14 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 53.85 |
| Nurul Hasan (wk) | 23 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 95.83 |
| Rishad Hossain | 39* | 14 | 3 | 3 | 278.57 |
| Extras | 10 (b5, lb1, w2, nb2) | ||||
| Total | 213/7 (50 overs, RR: 4.26) |
Fall of Wickets:
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 4.4 |
| 2 | 41 | 10.3 |
| 3 | 68 | 17.2 |
| 4 | 96 | 27.6 |
| 5 | 103 | 30.3 |
| 6 | 128 | 38.3 |
| 7 | 163 | 45.6 |
Partnerships Table:
| Partnership | Runs | Balls | Batters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 22 | 28 | Saif-Soumya |
| 2nd | 19 | 35 | Soumya-Hridoy |
| 3rd | 27 | 41 | Soumya-Shanto |
| 4th | 28 | 64 | Soumya-Ankon |
| 5th | 7 | 15 | Soumya-Mehidy |
| 6th | 25 | 48 | Mehidy-Nasum |
| 7th | 35 | 45 | Mehidy-Nurul |
| 8th | 50 | 24 | Mehidy-Rishad |
West Indies’ spin strategy was genius. Motie (3/65) broke the middle order, while Athanaze’s 2/14 stifled flow. Hosein (2/41) and others dotted up the innings, forcing errors.
West Indies Innings: Hope’s Masterclass Leads to Dramatic Tie
Chasing 214, West Indies mirrored the struggle but showed resilience. Nasum Ahmed struck early, but Shai Hope’s unbeaten 53* kept them alive amid collapses. The innings built to a frantic finish.
Powerplay: Steady but One Down
Overs 1-10: 34/1. Brandon King fell lbw for 0 to Nasum. Alick Athanaze (28) and Keacy Carty (35) added 51, with Athanaze hitting four boundaries.
Middle Overs: Collapse Threatens, Hope Steadies
Overs 11-40: 116/6. Rishad Hossain trapped Athanaze and Carty lbw. Debutant Ackeem Auguste (17) swept to square leg, Rutherford (7) lbw to Tanvir. Motie (15) and Chase (5) fell, leaving 133/7. Hope partnered Justin Greaves (26) for 44 runs, rotating strike wisely.
Death Overs: Drama Unfolds to Force Super Over
Overs 41-50: 63/2. Greaves’ run-out (Mehidy’s direct hit) hurt, but Hope and Hosein (16, with a six) added 34. Needing 5 off the last over from Saif Hassan, two dots, a single, another single, Hosein bowled, and Khary Pierre’s top-edge was dropped by Nurul Hasan, allowing two runs to tie at 213/9.
West Indies Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alick Athanaze | 28 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Brandon King | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keacy Carty | 35 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 59.32 |
| Ackeem Auguste | 17 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 58.62 |
| Shai Hope (c/wk) | 53* | 67 | 4 | 0 | 79.10 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 15 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Roston Chase | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Justin Greaves | 26 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Akeal Hosein | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 94.12 |
| Khary Pierre | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 9 (b1, lb3, w5) | ||||
| Total | 213/9 (50 overs, RR: 4.26) |
Fall of Wickets:
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 52 | 13.3 |
| 3 | 82 | 21.2 |
| 4 | 90 | 22.6 |
| 5 | 103 | 26.3 |
| 6 | 128 | 32.1 |
| 7 | 133 | 33.6 |
| 8 | 177 | 44.5 |
| 9 | 211 | 49.5 |
Partnerships Table:
| Partnership | Runs | Balls | Batters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 3 | Athanaze-King |
| 2nd | 51 | 78 | Athanaze-Carty |
| 3rd | 30 | 47 | Carty-Auguste |
| 4th | 8 | 10 | Hope-Auguste |
| 5th | 13 | 21 | Hope-Rutherford |
| 6th | 25 | 34 | Hope-Motie |
| 7th | 5 | 11 | Hope-Chase |
| 8th | 44 | 65 | Hope-Greaves |
| 9th | 34 | 30 | Hope-Hosein |
| 10th | 2 | 1 | Hope-Pierre |
Bangladesh’s spinners shone, with Rishad (3/42) and Nasum (2/38) leading. Tanvir (2/42) and others maintained pressure, but fielding lapses, like Nurul’s drop, proved decisive.
Super Over Highlights: Hosein’s Nerves Seal the Deal in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025
The Super Over was pure chaos and brilliance. West Indies batted first against Mustafizur Rahman.
West Indies Super Over:
- Ball 1: Hope inside-edges to short fine for 1.
- Ball 2: Rutherford caught at deep cover for 0.
- Ball 3: King pulls for 2.
- Ball 4: King drives uppishly, dropped at extra cover for 1.
- Ball 5: Hope slaps to long-off for 2.
- Ball 6: Hope edges for 4.
Total: 10/1.
Bangladesh Super Over (Hosein bowling):
- Ball 1: Wide down leg (1).
- Ball 1 (re-bowl): No-ball, heaved for 2 (free hit next).
- Ball 1 (free hit): Swept for 1.
- Ball 2: Cut for 0.
- Ball 3: Slapped for 1.
- Ball 4: Sarkar caught at deep backward square for 3.
- Ball 5: Leg-bye 1.
- Ball 6: Wide (1).
- Ball 6: Hassan edges for 1.
Total: 9/1. West Indies win by 1 run.
Super Over Scorecard Table:
| Team | Score | Batters & Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 10/1 | Hope 7*, King 3*; Mustafizur 1/10 |
| BAN | 9/1 | Hassan 2*, Shanto 0*; Hosein 1/9 |
This Super Over epitomized the match’s intensity, with extras playing a big role but Hosein’s low darts proving unplayable.
Standout Performances: Heroes and Ratings in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025
Shai Hope was the undisputed star, earning Player of the Match. His 53* (4 fours) was a lesson in composure, and his Super Over boundary was clutch. Rating: 9.5/10.
Rishad Hossain emerged as Bangladesh’s all-round gem. His 39* boosted the total, and 3/42 dismantled WI’s middle. Rating: 9/10.
Gudakesh Motie (3/65) was WI’s bowling spearhead, but his figures suffered from Rishad’s assault. Rating: 8/10.
Alick Athanaze surprised with 2/14, while Akeal Hosein (2/41 & Super Over hero) rated 8.5/10.
Player Ratings Table (Top 5):
| Player | Team | Performance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | WI | 53*, Super Over | 9.5 |
| Rishad Hossain | BAN | 39*, 3/42 | 9 |
| Akeal Hosein | WI | 16, 2/41, Super Over win | 8.5 |
| Gudakesh Motie | WI | 3/65 | 8 |
| Soumya Sarkar | BAN | 45 | 7.5 |
Debutant Ackeem Auguste (17) showed promise but needs more experience.
Records Shattered in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025
This match rewrote ODI history:
- First team (WI) to bowl 50 overs of spin.
- Record 92 spin overs in a match (previous: 78.2, AFG vs IRE 2019).
- Bangladesh’s first tie in 814 men’s internationals.
- Most spin overs aggregate.
These feats underscore the pitch’s role and teams’ adaptations.
Player Reactions and Interviews: Insights from the Stars
Post-match, Shai Hope said: “We always keep fans on the edge. Tough chase, but proud of the fight. We aimed to restrict them to 160-170, but adapted. Happy to level the series.” He took blame for Greaves’ run-out but praised the team’s resilience.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh stand-in captain): “New Super Over experience. Boys played well. Rishad’s runs were crucial. If we took that catch, we’d win. Looking to the decider.”
Akeal Hosein, Super Over hero: “Pressure was on, but I varied lines. Dots were key despite extras.”
From ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz reports, Phil Simmons (WI coach) highlighted spin strategy success, while Bangladesh rued middle-order collapses.
Read full Hope interview on ESPNcricinfo.
Check our recap of the 1st ODI loss for WI.
Fan Reactions on X: Social Media Buzz from BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025
X (formerly Twitter) exploded with reactions. @ClinkWrites: “THRILLER! West Indies defeated Bangladesh in Super Over by 1 run. ODIs are the best. Who sends Saif ahead of Rishad? 😂”
@RcbianOfficial: “West Indies win Super Over. Lack of game sense from both.”
@Shruti_v31: “A THRILLER IN DHAKA! West Indies level series 1-1.”
@AKCricTalks: “West Indies win the Super Over! 😄”
Fans praised Hope’s calm and criticized Nurul’s drop. Bangladeshi supporters lamented tactics, while WI fans celebrated the comeback. Semantic search revealed global excitement, with posts calling it “ODI at its peak.”
Tactical Analysis: Spin Mastery and Pitch Impact in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025
The Dhaka pitch was a spinner’s dream—slow, low, with turn and variable bounce. WI’s all-spin gamble, inspired by the first ODI’s 340 runs in 88.4 overs, was revolutionary. Athanaze’s off-breaks (ECO 1.40) exposed batting flaws.
Bangladesh countered with 42 spin overs, but pace absence hurt in death. Rishad’s leg-spin varied pace effectively, while Hosein’s flat darts won the Super Over.
Key Tactics:
- WI: Kept wickets in hand for late push; Hope rotated strike.
- BAN: Relied on spin choke but fielding errors cost.
- Turning Points: Rishad’s 39*, Greaves’ run-out, Nurul’s drop.
Historical Context: This echoes WI’s 2021 Bangladesh tour win (3-0), but BAN’s home spin dominance (won last 4 series vs WI) was challenged. It highlights subcontinent pitches favoring spin, per ICC trends.
Series Implications: What’s Next After BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
The series is poised at 1-1, with the 3rd ODI on October 23 at the same venue. Expect more spin; WI gains momentum from Hope’s form, while BAN banks on Rishad and home crowd.
WI might stick with all-spin, but Shamar Joseph’s shoulder injury (out of series) limits pace. BAN could add more spin like Nasum.
For World Cup 2027 prep, this boosts WI’s confidence post-Pakistan series win, while BAN addresses batting woes.
West Indies Tour of Bangladesh 2025.
Conclusion: Why BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 is a Must-Watch Classic
BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 delivered epic drama, from spin records to Super Over magic, proving ODI’s enduring appeal. Shai Hope’s heroics and Rishad’s flair lit up Dhaka, leaving fans craving the decider.
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FAQs for BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 Recap and Highlights
- What was the outcome of the BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
The BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025, held on October 21 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, ended in a tie, with West Indies winning the Super Over by 1 run, leveling the series at 1-1. - Who won the Player of the Match in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
Shai Hope was awarded Player of the Match for his unbeaten 53* off 67 balls and a crucial boundary in the Super Over, anchoring West Indies to victory. - How did West Indies win the Super Over in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
West Indies scored 10/1 in their Super Over, with Shai Hope’s edge for four proving decisive. Akeal Hosein then restricted Bangladesh to 9/1 with tight, low deliveries despite early extras. - Why was spin bowling significant in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
The match set an ODI record with 92 overs of spin (West Indies 50, Bangladesh 42). The slow Dhaka pitch favored spinners, with Alick Athanaze (2/14) and Rishad Hossain (3/42) excelling. - Who were the key performers in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
Shai Hope (53*), Rishad Hossain (39* & 3/42), and Akeal Hosein (Super Over heroics) shone. Gudakesh Motie (3/65) and Soumya Sarkar (45) also made significant contributions. - What caused the tie in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
West Indies needed 3 runs off the final ball to chase 214. Khary Pierre’s top-edge was dropped by Nurul Hasan, allowing two runs to tie the scores at 213/9, leading to a Super Over. - How did Rishad Hossain impact BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
Rishad Hossain’s unbeaten 39* off 14 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) lifted Bangladesh to 213/7, and his 3/42 triggered a West Indies collapse, making him a standout all-rounder. - What role did the Dhaka pitch play in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
The Shere Bangla pitch was slow and turning, ideal for spinners. Both teams struggled with low strike rates (178 dot balls each), except for Rishad’s late blitz and Hope’s steady knock. - What records were broken in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025?
West Indies bowled 50 overs of spin, a first in ODI history. The match’s 92 spin overs set a new record, and it was Bangladesh’s first tie in 814 men’s international matches. - What does the BAN vs WI 2nd ODI 2025 result mean for the series?
With the series tied 1-1, the 3rd ODI on October 23 in Dhaka will decide the winner. Expect more spin battles, with West Indies buoyed by Hope and Bangladesh banking on Rishad.
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