Bangladesh, batting second, were reeling at 58/5 after 8.4 overs, chasing West Indies’ total of 165/3. Key contributions came from Towhid Hridoy, who scored 20 runs off 17 balls, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib was left not out on 1. The West Indies bowlers kept the pressure on, making it difficult for the hosts to build any momentum.
Earlier, the West Indies posted a solid score, thanks to disciplined batting and capitalizing on loose deliveries. Their top order set the foundation, putting Bangladesh on the back foot from the start. The result highlights the visitors’ strong form and sets up the rest of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025.
Historically, encounters between West Indies and Bangladesh have produced competitive cricket, with both teams seeking to assert dominance in limited-overs formats. This opening win gives West Indies early momentum ahead of the next fixtures in the tour, including the upcoming ODI matches in Dhaka and Chattogram. Bangladesh will need to regroup quickly to keep the series alive.