Bangladeshi Batsman's Explosive Cameo Rescues Team in Spin-Dominated ODI

On October 21, 2025, Bangladesh managed to post a respectable total of 213 for 7 against West Indies, thanks to a late onslaught by Rishad Hossain. The match, played at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, saw the West Indies bowlers employ spin tactics throughout the 50 overs, breaking a two-decade record.

Bangladesh's top order struggled for fluency, with Towhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto falling cheaply, and Mahidul Islam's attempt to lift the tempo ending in a miscued shot. However, Soumya Sarkar's patient 45 anchored the innings before Rishad Hossain's blistering cameo turned the tide in the closing stages.

Rishad's unbeaten 39 off just 14 balls, which included three sixes and three fours, combined with Mehidy Hasan Miraz's 32 not out, helped Bangladesh post a total in excess of 200. Gudakesh Motie was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking 3 for 65 from his 10 overs, while Akeal Hosein and Alick Athanaze claimed two wickets each.

The West Indies' spin-heavy approach, with the team bowling 50 consecutive overs of spin, broke a record set by Sri Lanka against Australia in 2004. This tactical decision by the visitors proved challenging for the Bangladesh batters, but the late heroics of Rishad Hossain ensured the hosts posted a competitive total on a cracked and sluggish pitch.