HIGHLIGHTS Bangladesh vs West Indies, West Indies in Bangladesh 3 ODI Series 2025, 1st ODI- Result, Scorecard

The West Indies are ready to start their chase, with openers Brandon King and Alick Athanaze walking out to face Bangladesh's bowling attack. Taskin Ahmed is gearing up to deliver the first over, aiming to make an early impact for his team.

... The Run Chase ...

Bangladesh, with their strong spin bowling arsenal and quality pacers, will be confident of defending their 207 on this spin-friendly surface. On the other hand, West Indies, aware of their struggles against spin in the past, will be looking to rise to the challenge and chase down the target. The battle between Bangladesh's spinners and the West Indies' batting unit promises to be intriguing, setting up a thrilling conclusion to the match.

The West Indies' bowling attack was impressive throughout, with some excellent performances that restricted Bangladesh to 207. However, they might feel they conceded a few too many runs in the death overs. Khary Pierre's left-arm spin was outstanding, conceding just 19 runs off his spell. Jayden Seales took three wickets, while Roston Chase and Justin Greaves claimed two each. Gudakesh Motie was the only one who didn't quite live up to expectations, failing to create any significant impact despite the pitch favoring the bowlers.

Bangladesh's innings got off to a shaky start, losing two wickets for just 8 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tawhid Hridoy's 71-run partnership for the third wicket brought some stability, but it was a slow and grindy 120-ball partnership. The ball was turning sharply and bouncing unevenly, making it tough for the batters to score freely. Tawhid's 51 was the top score, while Mahidul Islam Ankon's debut was impressive, falling just short of a half-century. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shanto also chipped in, but Rishad Hossain's late cameo of 26 off 13 was crucial in pushing Bangladesh past 200.

Bangladesh's innings has come to an end, and they've managed to post a total of 207. Given the tricky pitch conditions with uneven bounce and turn, it's a decent score.

Romario Shepherd to Tanvir Islam, OUT! RUN OUT! Low full toss on off, Tanzid Hasan smashes this on the bounce towards long off and turns back for two. A good throw from the deep and Mustafizur Rahman is way short of his crease towards the non-striker's end. Khary picks this on the bounce and throws it towards Romario Shepherd at the bowler's end and Romario removes the bails with Mustafizur Rahman out of his crease. Bangladesh posts 207.

Romario Shepherd to Mustafizur Rahman, On a length wide outside off, Mustafizur Rahman slices this to point for one.

Romario Shepherd to Tanvir Islam, On a length around middle and off, Tanvir Islam flicks this to deep square leg and takes one.

Romario Shepherd to Tanvir Islam, SIX! ASTONISHING! Tanvir Islam brings up 200 for Bangladesh with a biggie. Back of a length on middle and off, Tanvir Islam stays leg side and slogs this right out of the middle of his bat for a biggie towards the wide long on region.

Jayden Seales to Mustafizur Rahman, The Fizz negates the hat-trick delivery with a block around point. Back of a length into the batter, Mustafizur Rahman backs away and manages to keep this out on off.

Mustafizur Rahman walks out to face the hat-trick delivery.

Jayden Seales to Taskin Ahmed, OUT! CAUGHT! A nothing stroke from Taskin Ahmed as he chips a length delivery straight into the hands of Alick Athanaze at cover for a regulation catch. Jayden Seales, after going for a few, will be on a hat-trick.

Taskin Ahmed walks out next.

Jayden Seales to Rishad Hossain, OUT! TIMBER! Jayden Seales nailed the yorker and Rishad Hossain had no answer to it. The bat of Rishad Hossain gets late in coming down and the ball sneaks past the batter and rattles the timber behind him.

Jayden Seales to Rishad Hossain, Good length on middle and leg, Rishad Hossain slogs this on the boucne towards Sherfane Rutherford at the deep square leg fence for two runs.

Jayden Seales to Rishad Hossain, SIX! That's hit right out of the middle of Rishad's bat. Back of a length on middle and off, Rishad Hossain goes for the pull and connects right out of the middle of his bat for a biggie over the deep square leg fielder.

Jayden Seales to Rishad Hossain, Back of a length around off, Rishad Hossain swings at it but misses out.

Justin Greaves to Rishad Hossain, On a length around middle and off, Rishad Hossain pushes this in the gap for one.

Justin Greaves to Rishad Hossain, SIX! First biggie of this contest and it comes from the bat of Rishad Hossain. On a length around middle and leg, Rishad Hossain clears his front leg and slogs over the fence towards the cow corner for a huge six.

Justin Greaves to Tanvir Islam, Back of a length around middle and leg, Tanvir Islam smashes this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Tanvir Islam is the next batter in.

Justin Greaves to Nurul Hasan, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Slower one, around off, Nurul Hasan goes for the wild heave over mid-wicket but doesn't get the connection he was looking for. The ball catches the bottom of Nurul's bat and hangs over Khary Pierre at wide long on. Khary runs in from the fence and grabs hold of it. Nurul Hasan departs on 9(10).

Justin Greaves to Nurul Hasan, On a length around middle and off, Nurul Hasan slogs this towards deep mid-wicket and takes two.

Justin Greaves to Rishad Hossain, Three to start the 48th. On a length around off, Rishad Hossain drives this to deep cover and takes three. Jayden Seales does well to keep it inside the laying areas with some fancy footwork.

Romario Shepherd to Rishad Hossain, Back of a length on off, Rishad Hossain pushes this in the gap for one.

Romario Shepherd to Nurul Hasan, Good length on off, Nurul Hasan pushes this to mid off and takes one.

Romario Shepherd to Rishad Hossain, Good length on off, Rishad Hossain blocks this on off and takes one more.

Romario Shepherd to Nurul Hasan, Short and wide of off, Nurul Hasan cuts this to deep point for one.

Romario Shepherd to Rishad Hossain, Good length on the pads, Rishad Hossain tucks this to fine leg for one.

Romario Shepherd to Rishad Hossain, FOUR! Back of a length on middle and off, Rishad Hossain hops up on nis toes and goes for the flick but gets it edge off the outside and the ball races past the right of the keeper for four runs.

Roston Chase to Nurul Hasan, Full and on off, Nurul Hasan dabs this on off.

Roston Chase to Nurul Hasan, Quicker one on off, Nurul Hasan pushes this through cover and takes two.

Roston Chase to Rishad Hossain, Fuller on middle and leg, Rishad Hossain rolls this to long on for one.

Roston Chase to Rishad Hossain, Fuller on off, Rishad Hossain blocks it out.

Rishad Hossain walks out next.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, OUT! TIMBER! Debutant falls short of his half-century by 4 runs. Tossed up, on off, spinning back into the batter. Mahidul Islam Ankon gets down on a knee and goes for the slog sweep but misses out completely. The ball goes on and hits the timber behind the batter. Mahidul Islam Ankon departs on 46.

Roston Chase to Nurul Hasan, Fuller on off, Nurul Hasan reverse sweeps this towards point for one.

Romario Shepherd to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Back of a length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon punches this up on his toes towards cover for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Back of a length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Romario Shepherd to Mahidul Islam Ankon, FOUR! Pitched a bit uppish on off from Romario Shepherd and Mahidul Islam Ankon gets to the pitch of it and lofts this over the fielder at mid off for four more runs. The debutant moves to 46.

Romario Shepherd to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Good length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon punches this to cover for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Nurul Hasan, On a length around off, Nurul Hasan edges this towards point for one.

Romario Shepherd to Nurul Hasan, Good length on off, Nurul Hasan cuts this to point for no run.

Roston Chase to Nurul Hasan, Tossed up on the pads, Nurul Hasan tucks this through square leg for one.

Nurul Hasan walks out next.

Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, OUT! CAUGHT! Tossed up on middle and off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets down on a knee and goes for the sweep. Gets a top edge towards the fielder at deep backward square. Justin Greaves runs in a few yards from the fence and grabs hold of it.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon flics this away for one.

Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Fuller on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz sweeps this to deep square for a single.

Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Pushed through on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz punches this back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon tucks this through mid-wicket for one.

Khary Pierre to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quicker one on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz blocks this out.

Khary Pierre to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Fuller on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz guides this to short third for no run.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon drops this around point and takes a quick one.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks this out.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Flighted around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon leans low to block but gets beaten on the outside.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Short and wide of off, Mahidul Islam Ankon smashes this towards sweeper cover for two.

Jayden Seales to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Back of a length on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Jayden Seales to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Miraz. Short and wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets on top of the bounce and cuts this through the point region for a boundary. The skipper has stepped up on the accelerator.

Jayden Seales to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, FOUR! This doesn't look like an edge but it looks like Mehidy Hasan Miraz plays this deliberately late and finds the fence towards the third man region off this length delivery.

Jayden Seales to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Back of a length on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pulls this to deep square for one.

Jayden Seales to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Slower one, on the pads, Mehidy Hasan Miraz flicks this to long leg for one.

Jayden Seales to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Short-pitched, around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon dabs around backward point and takes one.

Khary Pierre to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quicker and wide of off, Mahidul Islam Ankon cuts this to point for another dot. Just 2 runs off the last 2 overs.

Khary Pierre to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Pushed through wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz looks to cut this but gets beaten.

Khary Pierre to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Short and wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz chops this on the bounce back to the keeper.

Khary Pierre to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khary saw the shimmy, pushed this wide of off. Mehidy Hasan Miraz still goes through with the paddle but fails to get bat on ball.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes this through mid off for one.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks.

Powerplay 3! The fielding side will now be allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the innings.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Much slower, on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz keeps it out.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Slower, wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz cuts this to backward point for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quicker one on the pads, Mehidy Hasan Miraz flicks this to short fine for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Pushed through on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon shuffles a bit and pushes this towards cover point for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes this back to the bowler.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Floated on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks this out.

Justin Greaves to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Good length wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz slashes hard at it, gets an outside edge towards the left of third man fielder and takes two.

Justin Greaves to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, On a length around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz drives this crisply towards mid off for no run.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, On a length around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon cuts this to deep point for one.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, On a length around middle and leg, Mahidul Islam Ankon flicks this through mid-wicket and takes two.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, FOUR! Justin Greaves errs in line as he bowls a length delivery drifting down the leg. Mahidul Islam Ankon shuffles inside the line and flicks this fine to the right of short fine leg for four runs.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Short and wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz cuts this to deep point for two.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Drifting one in on off, turning it away just around that nagging length. Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets tempted into a front foot defensive stroke but gets beaten to the turn.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon grounds this around backward point and takes a quick single.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quicker one around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz flicks this away for a single.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Floated on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon dabs this to point and takes one.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tossed up on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz moves to his leg and drives this to long off for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Fuller on the pads, Mehidy Hasan Miraz tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Just 1 off this Greaves over as Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks the last delivery as well.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, On a length around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes this to mid on for no run.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Good length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks this out.

Justin Greaves to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, On a length around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz drives this to the left of mid off for one.

Justin Greaves to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Good length on off, nipping back in. Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets beaten on the inside.

Justin Greaves to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Short and wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz cuts this to point for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes this to cover for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon ramps this to fine leg region for two.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, FOUR! A boundary from the bat of Akon. Tossed up on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon gets down on a knee and sweeps this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks it towards point.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Pushed through on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon dabs this to backward point for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Fuller on the pads, Mehidy Hasan Miraz flicks this through short fine for one.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Good length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Justin Greaves to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Good length on off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz guides this to third man region for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz walks out next.

Justin Greaves to Tawhid Hridoy, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That's the wicket WI were after. Short and wide outside off, Tawhid Hridoy slashes hard at it but the ball keeps low. Tawhid Hridoy gets a bottom edge back to the keeper. Shai Hope collects this and appeals for a caught behind but the umpire turns it down. Shai Hope sends this upstairs and technology comes to their rescue as UltraEdge shows that Tawhis had hit it, with a spike as the ball is next to the bat. Tawhid Hridoy departs right after scoring his half-century.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, On a length around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon rolls this to long on for one.

Justin Greaves to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length on off, Tawhid Hridoy drives this away for one.

Justin Greaves to Tawhid Hridoy, Short and wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy leaves it.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, FIFTY! A quick single as Tawhid Hridoy dabs this to point and takes one to bring up his half-century. It is not on Tawhid to bat the length of 50 overs and help Bangladesh score over 220.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Pushed through on off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this to cover for no run.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Floated on off, Tawhid Hridoy guides this to point for no run.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, TWO LEG BYES! Fuller down the leg, Tawhid Hridoy goes for the flick but misses out. Gets it brushed off his pads through short fine for two.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Pushed through on middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks it around off.

Drinks break! Bangladesh are 110 for 3 after 33 overs, with Tawhid Hridoy anchoring the innings with a solid 49 off 81 balls. Mahidul Islam Ankon is struggling a bit, but managing to stay put. The pitch is playing tricks, with uneven bounce and turn, making it tough for the batters. Scoring 200-210 would be a real challenge here. Hridoy's steady knock is crucial, but Bangladesh needs more runs to put pressure on the West Indies.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, On a length around the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon flicks this to short fine for no run.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Good length on the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon flicks this towards the fielder for no run.

Justin Greaves to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length around off, Tawhid Hridoy drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Good length around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon steps across and nudges this through mid-wicket for one.

Justin Greaves to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Back of a length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks it out.

Justin Greaves to Tawhid Hridoy, On a length around off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this to deep point for one.

Justin Greaves to Tawhid Hridoy, WIDE! On a length wide outside off, Tawhid Hridoy leaves it. Wided.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon scoops this behind the keeper's head for two runs.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Floated on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon shuffles across and dabs this to point.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon tucks this to mid-wicket

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this away for one.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Short of length around off, Tawhid Hridoy pokes at it but gets beaten.

Jayden Seales to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Back of a length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Back of a length on middle and off, Tawhid pulls this flat to deep square for one.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length on off, Tawhid Hridoy defends this one.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, On a length around off, Tawhid Hridoy prods in front and plays the straight drive for two.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Back of a length on off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks this as well.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length on middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy blocks it out.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon defends this as well.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Short on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon scoops this behind the keeper for two.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon goes deep and tucks this through short fine for two.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Full and wide on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks it out.

Roston Chase to Mahidul Islam Ankon, WIDE! Full and wide down the leg. Mahidul Islam Ankon leaves it. Wided.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this away towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Jayden Seales to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Good length around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks it.

Jayden Seales to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Short one, around leg. Mahidul Islam Ankon ducks down.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Punched off the back foot for a single. Hridoy moves to 42.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length on off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks this out.

Jayden Seales to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Back of a length on the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon flicks this through square leg for one.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Back of a length on off, Tanvir Islam dabs thsi to deep third for a strike rotation.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Short and wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this to deep point for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon drives this to cover for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Pushed through on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon jams it out.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon flicks this through mid-wicket for two.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on the pads, Mahidul Islam Ankon flicks this to short fine for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon defends well.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid blocks this well. A maiden.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up, on off, the ball hits a crack, it seems and turns square. Tawhid gets beaten.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Floated on off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this to the fielder.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Short on off, Hridoy cuts this to point for no run.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Full on off, Tawhid Hridoy jams it out.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Quicker one around off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon dead bats it.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Short of a length on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon punches this to deep cover and takes two. A bit of yes-no between the batters but misfield from Romario Shepherd allows the second.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks this to silly mid on.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Too full on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this through square leg for one.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon defends well.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, An excellent decision from the umpire to not give this out. Tossed up, around off, spinning away from the batter. Mahidul Islam Ankon prods in front to block it but gets beaten on the outside. The ball clips the top of his backpad on its way to Shai Hope behind the stumps. A loud appeal from the fielding side but the umpire turns it down. Hope sends this upstairs and the Ball Tracker shows that the ball would have missed the stumps and the onfield decision stays.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes this to cover for no run.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, That turnerd square. Pitched on leg and turns outside off. Mahidul Islam Ankon does well to bail out of the block.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy pushes this through mid on for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes this back to the bowler.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Full and on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon defends.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on middle and off, Mahidul Islam Ankon jams this out as well.

Gudakesh Motie to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Pushed through on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Short and wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this to deep point for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, WIDE! Full and wide down the leg, Tawhid Hridoy goes for the sweep but misses. Wided.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tossed up, in the line of stumps. Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it out.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon shadows the block and leaves it.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Around that nagging length on off, turning away. Mahidul Islam Ankon stands in his crease and pokes at it. Gets it toe poked underneath the keeper for two.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Quicker on outside off, Mahidul Islam Ankon pushes at it but gets beaten.

Khary Pierre to Mahidul Islam Ankon, Fuller on off, Mahidul Islam Ankon blocks.

Mahidul Islam Ankon walks out next.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, OUT! LBW! Floated around middle and leg from over the wicket by Khary. Shanto goes for a sweep but fails to get in a good position and sweeps with his back foot on the way down. Gets beaten on the inside and the ball hits him on the front pad. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire shrugs it off. Shai Hope sends this upstairs and three reds on the Ball Tracker force the on-field umpire to change his decision to OUT. An excellent review from the Windies skipper as Shanto goes back on 32.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Full on off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, FOUR! Poor delivery from Gudakesh Motie and Tawhid Hridoy makes him pay. Full and wide down the leg, Tawhid Hridoy paddles this through the backward square leg region for a boundary. Motie is struggling with his line and length.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quicker one on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this to deep square leg for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! A boundary after more than 11 overs. Tossed up on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this past the left of mid off for a boundary down the ground.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, LEG BYE! Arm delivery on the pads, Tawhid Hridoy gets it brushed off his pads to short fine for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this to the right of mid off for no run.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, A bit quicker and fuller around off, Tawhid Hridoy leaves it all alone.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller around off, Tawhid Hridoy swings and gets beaten.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, A bit too full, on off, Tawhid Hridoy defends this out.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tanvir Islam cuts this straight to point but a misfield converts a dot to a double.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Floated on off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks it.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Short and wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this well but straight to point.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Floated full on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this off his back foot.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pushed through on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this out.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A bit too full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to short cover for no run.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Offie, around middle and off, turning a long way into the batter and keeping low as well. Tawhid Hridoy does well to get behind it and flick  this through square leg for one.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short and wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto slaps this to long off for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy guides this to point for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short of a length on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick this around leg but gets a leading edge through mid on for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Quicker one, on the pads. Tawhid Hridoy flicks this through backward square leg for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on off, Tanvir Islam drives this towards the right of extra cover for no run.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this in the gap for one.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On the shorter side again around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks back and punches this to long off for one.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Just a tad short this time from Chase. Shanto keeps it out.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto sweeps this to deep mid-wicket for two.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this out.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Full and on middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this to long on for one. A 50-run partnership comes up between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tawhid Hridoy off 93 balls.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tosses it up on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to long off for one.

Time for a drinks break. After a shaky start, Tawhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto have calmed things a bit for the hosts. Tawhid Hridoy has looked comfortable out in the middle but Shanto not that much.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Loops It up on middle. Tawhid Hridoy whips it to deep square leg for a couple more.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on middle. Tawhid Hridoy keeps it out on the leg side.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Floats it full and on middle. Tawhid Hridoy dabs it past backward point for a brace.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Drops it short and outside off. Tawhid Hridoy cuts it to deep point for a couple of runs.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Beaten. Tawhid Hridoy is in. Floats it around off and it spins away sharply. Tawhid Hridoy leans to defend but misses. He stretches forward and pops up the back foot but the replay shows he grounded it in time.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Wide! Quicker and down the leg side. Tawhid Hridoy looks to pull but misses.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Motie drops it very short and outside off. Tawhid Hridoy rocks back to cut but misses.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Too full and outside off, Shanto offers no shot to it.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Flighted full and on middle, eased to long on for a single.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Tawhid Hridoy hangs back and defends it yet again.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on middle, played back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Looped up full and on middle. Tawhid Hridoy flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up full and on middle. Tawhid Hridoy prods to defend.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Shorter and outside off. Tawhid Hridoy cuts it to point for a single.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, Beaten again! Flighted full and outside off. Tawhid Hridoy leans but plays the wrong line, tries to defend but misses.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter delivery, outside off. Shanto pushes it to cover for a single.

Gudakesh Motie to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Floats it up a bit, outside off. Shanto looks to sweep but miscues it back on the deck.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, On a length and outside off. Punched to cover for a single.

Gudakesh Motie to Tawhid Hridoy, BEAUTY! Flights it up a bit, around off and angling away. Tawhid Hridoy goes back to push it across but misses it.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter and around off, played back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Darted on the pads, Tawhid Hridoy flicks it to square leg for a single.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Chase angles it across. Full and outside off. Tawhid Hridoy goes back to defend but misses it.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Shorter and around off, stays low off the deck. Tawhid Hridoy watchfully blocks it out.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Flat and on middle. Tawhid Hridoy rocks back and defends it out.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Floated full and on middle. Tawhid Hridoy leans and blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, CLOSE! Flat and outside off. Shanto looks to reverse sweep but gets an inside edge past the stumps and past the keeper for a couple.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up on middle. Shanto steps across and flicks it to square leg.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter delivery around off. Shanto goes back and defends it out.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted delivery, around leg. Shanto sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller delivery, around leg and slower in the air. Shanto lean and defends.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up on middle, Shanto blocks it out.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Floated on off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this off his back foot to cover for no run.

Roston Chase to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on the pads, Tawhid Hridoy tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pushed through on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this to deep square for one.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this off his front foot.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out as well.

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this well.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Short and wide of off, Tawhid cuts this to deep point for one.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rolls this down to long on for one.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pushed through wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to cut this off his back foot but gets beaten.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Quicker one, around off. Tawhid Hridoy cuts this towards the left of backward point for one.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! A cracking pull to end the Powerplay with a boundary. Back of a length on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes deep inside his crease and pulls this over the fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this back to the bowler. Romario Shepherd is struggling in this heat.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to mid off for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Slower one, wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto jumps down the track and goes to loft this over mid off but the pace off does the trick here as Shanto plays the stroke early and gets it edged back onto his pads.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this back to the bowler for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, WIDE! Good length, going down the leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto goes for the flick but misses. Wided.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets up on his toes and keeps it out around silly point.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Drifts one on off, turning it away from the batter. Tawhid Hridoy goes for the flick but gets beaten.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short of a length on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Khary Pierre to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quicker one around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to sweep but gets beaten and is hit on the front pad.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Short and wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this to backward point for a single.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy pushes this straight to the fielder.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy defends this out.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to mid-wicket for no run. Back-to-back maidens for West Indies.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bumper, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto sits under.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to push this down the ground but gets beaten on the outside. The ball hits Shanto high on his thigh pad.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Another dot as Shanto blocks a length delivery towards mid on.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this back towards the bowler.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full and wide on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this to mid off for no run.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Pushed through on off, Tawhid Hridoy defends this to cover for a dot to end the over. A maiden to start for Khary Pierre.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy backs away a bit and rolls this to extra cover for no run.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Khary drags his length back, on off. Tanzid Hasan pushes this to cover for another dot.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Pushed through on off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this on the bounce to point for no run.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Tossed up on off, Tawhid Hridoy defends well.

Khary Pierre to Tawhid Hridoy, Fuller on off, Tawhid Hridoy pushes this to cover.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on off, Shanto defends this well.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto thuds this towards cover for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Slower one from Romario Shepherd. On a length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick this around mid-wicket but ends up getting hit high on his bat. The ball rolls towards cover for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this off his front foot.

Romario Shepherd to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length on off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this to the left of mid off for one.

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short-pitched, on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto hops up on his toes and jams this out around short leg.

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to cover for no run.

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! GLORIOUS FROM SHANTO! Juicy half-volley, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets right on top of the ball and drives this all along the carpet through the left of mid off for a boundary. Shanto will breathe easy with this boundary.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Second three runs taken of the game so far. Good length on off, Tawhid Hridoy presses in front and punches this firmly through the cover point region for three runs.

Jayden Seales is having some issues with his footwear! He's signaling for a shoe change, and it seems like he's not happy with the current pair. A squad member is quickly rushing in with a replacement shoe.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, FOUR! This will give the Bangladesh dressing room a lot of confidence. Short and wide outside off, Tawhid Hridoy accepts the width on offer and slashes hard at it. The bll flies over the fielder at short third for a boundary.

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length slanting down the leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through square leg for a single.

Romario Shepherd to Tawhid Hridoy, Back of a length on off, Tawhid Hridoy gets right behind it and blocks.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, That's a risky single now. On a length around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this in front of square leg and sets off for a quick single. Tawhid Hridoy was slow off the hooks and had to put in a dive at the end. The fielder threw towards the striker's end but missed.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length angling into the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it well.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on top of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this well.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it all alone.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, FOUR! Poor from the fielder at mid on but Bangladesh wouldn't mind one bit. On a length around middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this firmly but straight to Gudakesh Motie at mid on. Motie takes his eyes off it and the ball goes through him for a boundary towards the long on region.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Back of a length on off, Tawhid Hridoy guides this to point for no run.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Steep bounce this time. Short-pitched, around off, Tawhid Hridoy hops up on his toes and run this down to third but the ball shoots up on him and beats his outside edge.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Short-pitched, going down the leg. Tawhid Hridoy flirts by attempting a flick but gets it brushed off his jersey back to the keeper.

Jayden Seales to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length on off, Tawhid Hridoy blocks this out.

Tawhid Hridoy walks out next.

Jayden Seales to Soumya Sarkar, OUT! CAUGHT! The bowlers of WI have made a strong start and have ensured that their skipper's decision to bowl first was the correct one. Pitched up around off, Soumya Sarkar takes a baby step towards the pitch of the delivery and looks to loft this over cover. Fails to get underneath and the ball catches the outside half of his bat on the bottom and goes straight to Roston Chase at point. Bangladesh are 2 down with just 8 on the board.

Romario Shepherd to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to short fine for no run.

Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out at 3.

Romario Shepherd to Saif Hassan, OUT! PLUMB LBW! Romario Shepherd finds his radar right with this inswinging delivery landing around the fifth stump and nipping back in sharply onto the batter. Saif Hassan prods in front and looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside. Sais gets hit on the front pad and just an appeal was enough for the umpire to raise his finger. Saif Hassan has a word with his partner about sending this upstairs but decides against it. Bangladesh are rocked early.

Romario Shepherd to Saif Hassan, Aggression from Saif Hassan. Is it necessary, though? On a length around middle and off, Saif Hassan jumps down the track and swings at it. Gets an inside edge rolling to short fine for no run.

Romario Shepherd to Saif Hassan, Around that nagging length on middle and off, Saif Hassan keeps it out.

Romario Shepherd to Saif Hassan, WIDE! On a length down the leg, Saif Hassan misses out on the flick. Wided.

Romario Shepherd to Saif Hassan, Good length on off, Saif Hassan defends this underneath his eyeline.

Romario Shepherd to Saif Hassan, Good length on middle and leg, angling down. Saif Hassan nudges this to mid-wicket for no run.

Romario Shepherd will operate from the other end.

Jayden Seales to Soumya Sarkar, FOUR! A boundary to wrap the first over of this contest. Jayden bowls a touch too full and on the pads, Soumya Sarkar leans into it and flicks this up and over the mid-wicket region for a boundary to end the first over. 7 off the over and Bangladesh are off to a good start.

Jayden Seales to Soumya Sarkar, Short and wide of off, Soumya Sarkar smashes this on the bounce to cover-point for no run.

Jayden Seales to Soumya Sarkar, Back of a length on off, Soumya Sarkar defends this out.

Jayden Seales to Soumya Sarkar, Jayden hits the hard length, angling across the left-hander. Soumya Sarkar leaves it all alone.

Jayden Seales to Soumya Sarkar, Good length on off, Soumya Sarkar tucks this off the inside of his bat towards mid-wicket for no run.

Jayden Seales to Saif Hassan, Now that's some start to the contest. On a length wide of off, Saif Hassan strides to the pitch of the delivery and plays the lofted drives over the ring of fielders on off for three. The outfield isn't the quickest as the ball doesn't race to the fence after hitting the ground.

The stage is set for the match to begin! Bangladesh openers Saif Hassan and Soumya Sarkar are walking out to the middle, ready to face the West Indies' bowling attack. Jayden Seales is gearing up to deliver the first over of the match, aiming to make an early impact for his team. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as the players take their positions. Let's get underway!

The teams are in position, lined up on either side of the match officials, ready for the pre-match ceremony. The West Indies' national anthem will be played first, followed by Bangladesh's, marking the official start of the match proceedings.

Farveez Maharoof is pitchside for the pitch report, and Maharoof notes that the Mirpur pitch has undergone a significant transformation, shedding its grass cover for a slower surface that is poised to benefit spinners. Farveez added that to capitalize on the conditions, Bangladesh should aim for a robust total, with a score of 225-230 likely securing victory. The pitch's slow nature may trouble batters, particularly during the middle overs, underscoring the importance of a strong Bangladesh batting performance.

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has expressed his preference for batting first, citing home advantage and confidence in the surface. He acknowledged ongoing discussions about improving top-order batting, emphasizing that each player must understand their role. Miraz is pushing for better performances from his team, recognizing that struggles are part of the game. He outlined his squad's composition, featuring two pacers, three spinners, and seven batters, showcasing a balanced approach.

West Indies captain Shai Hope elected to bowl first, aiming to strike early and put pressure on Bangladesh. Hope emphasized the importance of their preparation between the Test series against India and this ODI series, acknowledging the challenging schedule. He stressed the need for quick adaptation and smart decision-making in international cricket, highlighting the importance of starting the series on a strong note. Hope sees this series as a continuation of their successful Caribbean tour, where they won the series against Pakistan and ended a long wait for a win against Bangladesh. This momentum has given the entire team a confidence boost, and they're looking to build on it. Despite being in foreign conditions, Hope is optimistic about getting a positive start, thanks to their balanced squad featuring three seam and spin options, which he believes has them well-prepared.

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.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan (WK), Tawhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mahidul Islam Ankon.

TOSS - West Indies have won the coin flip and they have decided to BOWL first.

West Indies, led by Shai Hope, were outplayed by India in Tests but showed promise in the second Test. They're boosted by the return of Gudakesh Motie, who'll provide crucial spin support. Shamar Joseph is back in the mix, and Jayden Seales has been impressive across formats. The Windies welcome Ackeem Auguste into the squad, and he'll likely earn his ODI cap in Dhaka. This series is crucial for both teams, ranked 9th and 10th in ODI rankings, as they aim for an automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Stay tuned for toss and team updates.

Bangladesh's concerns remain centered around their batting lineup, which has been inconsistent. Saif Hassan has shown promise, but the rest of the top order needs to step up. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue to lead the side, and they'll be looking to experienced players to make an impact. Litton Das remains unavailable due to injury.

Hello and welcome to the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and West Indies, kicking off at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The hosts are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan in the UAE, while the visitors are seeking to build on their recent Test series performance against India.

... MATCHDAY ...

‘The sea hath its pearls, the heaven hath its stars, but my heart… my heart hath its cricket.’ If Heinrich Heine ever watched a cricket match, he’d have probably said that. Because this, right here, is where chaos meets charm, rhythm meets raw power, and Mirpur’s humidity meets Caribbean flair. The West Indies’ white-ball tour of Bangladesh kicks off in style, and it’s more than just another series, as we are up for one thrilling ride. Three ODIs, three T20Is, and six days of pure cricket madness await us. Oh, how beautifully unpredictable this tour already feels. Bangladesh, bruised from a 3-0 ODI series drubbing against Afghanistan, now return home, desperate to hit reset, while the Windies, fresh from losing a Test series against India, are hunting for revival in a different format. Both teams, both hurt, both hungry. It’s like two tigers pacing in the same cage - who roars first? Who rules longer? That would be the burning question. Let’s know a bit about Bangladesh, shall we? The Tigers are back on their home turf - the fortress of Shere Bangla, where the crowd chants louder than the DJ. But here’s the million-taka question - can they bounce back after that Afghanistan embarrassment? The answer? They need and have to do better! Because Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s men have a point to prove. The captain himself has been in excellent touch with both bat and ball, but the real concern is - where’s the firepower from the top order? Shanto, Tanzid, Tawhid - time to stop flirting with potential and start dating consistency! And look who’s back - Soumya Sarkar. He’s the kind of player who might get out early one day and score a blazing 80 the next, so no one knows which version will show up. Meanwhile, the inclusion of Mahidul Islam Ankon adds freshness to a lineup that badly needed it. Bangladesh’s bowling? Still dangerous! Mustafizur and Taskin can make the ball whisper secrets, while Rishad Hossain and Miraz can spin stories the Windies might not enjoy reading. But can they hold their nerve when the big shots come flying? That’s the real exam. Now let’s fly across the sea to the West Indies - a side that’s always fun, fierce, and fantastically unpredictable! Yes, they lost to India in the Tests, but white-ball cricket is their party zone. And what a fun mix this squad has. Shai Hope, the poet of patience, Brandon King, the master of the Caribbean cut, and Sherfane Rutherford, the storm you don’t see coming. Add to that the rising names - Ackeem Auguste and Khary Pierre with his some spin therapy. The Windies may not always plan perfectly, but when they click, oh boy, they’re unstoppable! Their bowling looks spicy, too. Alzarri Joseph is back, who missed the test series against India, and there is Jayden Seales, who brings the heat, while Motie and Chase spin webs thicker than Dhaka traffic. And don’t forget Shamar Joseph, back from injury, hungry to make an impact. Daren Sammy’s side wants this series badly - not just to win matches, but to build momentum ahead of next year’s big tournaments. And if there’s one thing we know about the Windies, it’s that they play their best cricket when no one expects them to. So, what do both sides want from this series? Bangladesh - confidence, stability, and to prove that Mirpur magic still exists. The West Indies - momentum, clarity, and maybe some bragging rights after that India heartbreak. Both teams are in a phase of transition, both eyeing the bigger picture. But will youth deliver? Will experience guide them? Or will pressure choke dreams? Only time will tell. The pitch at Shere Bangla, meanwhile, has its own personality. Sluggish early on, then batting-friendly as the match progresses - perfect for spinners, tricky for pacers, and a playground for batters once they survive the first few overs. Expect 260-280 to be the sweet spot, unless one of the Windies power-hitters decides to go full ‘CPL mode.' And dew - oh yes, the sneaky villain, might just show up to spice things up under the Mirpur lights. So, who has the upper hand? Slightly, Bangladesh, as they would be playing at home, and you should never underestimate them there. But the West Indies? They can surprise anyone with their power and freshness. One team rebuilding its identity, the other defending its fortress. Expect exciting and close matches in this series!