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ZeeaK Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st T20I Highlights 2025 | WI Lead Series 1-0
Date: October 27, 2025
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
The first T20I encounter between Bangladesh and West Indies offered a thrilling game in Chattogram, with the visitors winning in a commanding manner to lead the three-match series 1-0.
West Indies batted first and scored a decent 165/3 on the board. Shai Hope went untouched with a fine 46 runs from 28 balls, and Rovman Powell chipped in with a 44 not out off 28 balls. Athanaze (34) and Brandon King (33) helped the Caribbean team to a solid start. Taskin Ahmed took 2 wickets for 36 runs for Bangladesh, while Rishad Hossain took one wicket but was costly with 40 runs off four overs.
In reply, Bangladesh could not pursue the target and were bowled out for 149 in 19.4 overs. Tanzim Hasan Sakib (33) and Towhid Hridoy (28) attempted to muster some resistance, but the lower-order batsmen did not capitalize. Nasum Ahmed added 20 runs lower down the order, but it was not enough.
The bowling attack of the West Indies flourished, with Jayden Seales and Jason Holder picking three wickets each, and Akeal Hosein picking two, while Khary Pierre and Romario Shepherd picked one each.
This win gives West Indies an early lead in the West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 series.Date: October 27, 2025
Event: West Indies Tour of Bangladesh 2025
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Match Number: T20I No. 3534
Match Timings: 12:00 PM GMT | 06:00 PM Local
Toss & Teams
Toss: West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first.
Bangladesh XI: Litton Das (C, WK), Tamim Iqbal, Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
West Indies XI: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (C, WK), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Total Matches: 19
Bangladesh Wins: 8
West Indies Wins: 9
Bangladesh T20I Rank: 9th
West Indies T20I Rank: 6th
Form Guide (Last 5 Completed T20Is)
Bangladesh: WWWLL
West Indies: WLLLW
Match Summary
The opening T20I between West Indies and Bangladesh witnessed the tourists dominate with both bat and ball to register a 16-run win and take the initial lead of 1-0 in Chattogram.
West Indies batted first after being asked to do so by Bangladesh, posting an impressive 165/3.
Shai Hope underpinned the innings with a steady *46 (28)**.
Rovman Powell contributed a dynamic *44 (28)**.
Athanaze (34) and Brandon King (33) shared a good platform at the top.
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed took 2/36, while Rishad Hossain captured one wicket for 40 runs.
In response, Bangladesh were dismissed for 149 in 19.4 overs.
Tanzim Sakib (33) and Towhid Hridoy (28) contributed the most.
The rest of the batting unit could not form alliances.
West Indies bowlers were outstanding:
Jayden Seales (3/25) and Jason Holder (3/28) spearheaded the attack.
Akeal Hosein claimed 2 wickets, and Khary Pierre and Romario Shepherd each claimed one.
The Caribbean side won early dominance in the series with this victory.
Match Officials
Umpires: Gazi Sohel, Morshed Ali Khan
TV Umpire: Tanvir Ahmed
Reserve Umpire: Masudur Rahman
Match Referee: Dean Cosker
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