The cricket rivalry between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team has evolved into a highly competitive, multi-format battle of contrasting styles. While the West Indies traditionally dominate through explosive power-hitting and raw pace, Bangladesh counters with masterfully disciplined spin bowling and structured batting anchors. This head-to-head dynamic creates fascinating tactical warfare, especially as both nations transition towards younger squads. From historic World Cup upsets and record-breaking run chases to intense modern bilateral series, encounters between these two sides consistently deliver dramatic finishes, making their fixtures a highly anticipated spectacle in the international cricket calendar.
Latest Match Results
Match Date
Format
Venue
Bangladesh Score
West Indies Score
Winner & Margin
Oct 31, 2025
T20I
Chattogram
151 (20 ov)
152/5 (16.5 ov)
West Indies won by 5 wickets
Oct 29, 2025
T20I
Chattogram
135/8 (20 ov)
149/9 (20 ov)
West Indies won by 14 runs
Oct 27, 2025
T20I
Chattogram
149 (19.4 ov)
165/3 (20 ov)
West Indies won by 16 runs
Oct 23, 2025
ODI
Dhaka
296/8 (50 ov)
117 (30.1 ov)
Bangladesh won by 179 runs
Oct 21, 2025
ODI
Dhaka
213/7 (50 ov)
213/9 (50 ov)
West Indies won via Super Over
Oct 18, 2025
ODI
Dhaka
207 (49.4 ov)
133 (39 ov)
Bangladesh won by 74 runs
Top Batting Performances (Highest Individual Scores)
Format
Player
Team
Runs Scored
Match Date
Test
Ramnaresh Sarwan
West Indies
261
June 4, 2004
Test
Marlon Samuels
West Indies
260
Nov 21, 2012
Test
Kraigg Brathwaite
West Indies
212
Sept 5, 2014
ODI
Denesh Ramdin
West Indies
169
Aug 25, 2014
ODI
Shai Hope
West Indies
146
Dec 11, 2018
ODI
Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh
130
July 22, 2018
T20I
Tanzid Hasan
Bangladesh
89
Oct 31, 2025
T20I
Evin Lewis
West Indies
89
Dec 22, 2018
T20I
Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh
88
Dec 10, 2012
Top Bowling Performances (Best Match Figures)
Format
Player
Team
Bowling Figures
Match Date
ODI
Rishad Hossain
Bangladesh
6/35
Oct 18, 2025
ODI
Taijul Islam
Bangladesh
5/28
July 16, 2022
ODI
Mervyn Dillon
West Indies
5/29
Sept 15, 2004
T20I
Keemo Paul
West Indies
5/15
Dec 22, 2018
T20I
Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh
5/20
Dec 20, 2018
T20I
Mahedi Hasan
Bangladesh
4/13
Dec 16, 2024
Memorable Matches
Date
Format
Venue
Key Highlights & Significance
Winner
Oct 21, 2025
ODI
Dhaka
Historic All-Spin Innings: West Indies uniquely used only spinners for all 50 overs. The match ended in Bangladesh’s first-ever international tie, with West Indies securing victory in a thrilling Super Over.
West Indies
Dec 4, 2024
Test
Kingston
Sabina Park Comeback: After a heavy loss in the first Test, Bangladesh fought back behind Jaker Ali’s 91 to win by 101 runs, securing their first Test win in the Caribbean since 2009.
Bangladesh
Feb 3 to 7, 2021
Test
Chattogram
Kyle Mayers’ Debut Miracle: Chasing a massive 395 runs on the final day, debutant Kyle Mayers smashed an unbeaten 210 to pull off the highest successful run-chase in Asian Test history.
West Indies
June 17, 2019
ODI
Taunton
World Cup Masterclass: Bangladesh easily chased down a mountain of 322 runs in just 41.3 overs, fueled by Shakib Al Hasan’s legendary 124 and Liton Das’s explosive 94.
Bangladesh
July 9 to 13, 2009
Test
St. Vincent
First Overseas Test Win: Facing a depleted West Indies squad, Bangladesh seized the opportunity to record their first-ever overseas Test match victory, winning by 95 runs.
Bangladesh
Sept 12, 2007
T20I
Johannesburg
Inaugural T20 World Cup Upset: Powered by Aftab Ahmed’s 62 and Mohammad Ashraful’s rapid 61, Bangladesh successfully chased 165 to knock the West Indies out of the tournament.
Bangladesh
Head-to-Head Records Across Formats
Format
Matches Played
Bangladesh Wins
West Indies Wins
Draws / No Result / Ties
Test
22
5
15
2
ODI
47
23
22
2 NR / 1 Tie
T20I
22
8
12
2
Total
91
36
49
7
Key Impact Players
Player
Team
Role
Key Statistics & Impact Notes
Shai Hope
West Indies
Wicketkeeper-Batter
The primary modern anchor. Averaged 101.00 in recent bilateral formats with multiple high scores.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bangladesh
All-rounder
Bangladesh’s leading active run-scorer (474 runs) and a core spin threat with 20 plus wickets against the Windies.
Romario Shepherd
West Indies
Bowling All-rounder
Named Player of the Series in the recent 2025 T20I leg, taking 7 wickets to dismantle the top order.
Rishad Hossain
Bangladesh
Leg-spinner
A premier strike bowler who picked up a historic 6/35 during the October 2025 ODI tour.
Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh
Fast Bowler
Bangladesh’s most successful active pace weapon against the Windies, leading with 23 wickets.
Jason Holder
West Indies
All-rounder
A veteran presence who dominated the recent 2025/26 T20I leg as the joint-highest wicket-taker (7 wickets).
Tanzid Hasan
Bangladesh
Opening Batter
The top run-scorer for Bangladesh in their latest T20I series, logging 165 runs, including a blazing 89.
History in ICC Tournaments
Tournament
Venue
Match Format
Match Winner
Margin & Key Highlight
1999 ODI World Cup
Dublin
ODI
West Indies
Won by 7 wickets; Bangladesh’s debut World Cup appearance.
2003 ODI World Cup
Benoni
ODI
No Result
Match abandoned due to rain after West Indies hit 244/9.
2004 Champions Trophy
Southampton
ODI
West Indies
Won by 138 runs; Chris Gayle struck a brilliant 99.
2007 ODI World Cup
Bridgetown
ODI
West Indies
Won by 99 runs; Ramnaresh Sarwan anchored with 91.
2007 T20 World Cup
Johannesburg
T20I
Bangladesh
Won by 6 wickets; Mohammad Ashraful smashed 61 off 27 balls.
2011 ODI World Cup
Dhaka
ODI
West Indies
Won by 9 wickets; Bangladesh bundled out for their lowest WC score of 58.
2014 T20 World Cup
Dhaka
T20I
West Indies
Won by 73 runs; Dwayne Smith top-scored with a rapid 72.
2019 ODI World Cup
Taunton
ODI
Bangladesh
Won by 7 wickets; Shakib Al Hasan hit a legendary 124 to chase 321.
2021 T20 World Cup
Sharjah
T20I
West Indies
Won by 3 runs; Nicholas Pooran’s late-innings 40 sealed a thriller.
Strengths and Playing Style Comparison
Tactical Area
Bangladesh National Cricket Team
West Indies Cricket Team
Batting Philosophy
Accumulation & Anchoring: Prioritises building steady partnerships, rotating strike, and keeping wickets in hand to accelerate in the death overs.
Power & Boundary Hitting: Relies heavily on clearing the ropes, high strike rates, and maximizing the Powerplay with aggressive, high-risk intent.
Core Bowling Weapon
Slow Left-Arm & Off-Spin: Deploys multi-spinner variations to choke runs, restrict scoring on slow pitches, and force errors.
Express Pace & Hard Lengths: Uses tall, aggressive fast bowlers to extract bounce, hit heavy lengths, and intimidate batters.
Preferred Pitch Conditions
Slow, Turning Tracks: Thrives on low-bounce, gripping surfaces (like Dhaka) that slow down the ball and neutralize pure power hitters.
Fast, Bouncy Surfaces: Excells on true, hard wickets (like Kensington Oval) where the ball comes onto the bat smoothly for shot-making.
Fielding Strategy
Defensive Ring: Focuses on saving singles, choking the inner circle, and building up dot-ball pressure to frustrate opponents.
Athletic Outfielding: Relies on boundary-line athleticism, high-catching capability, and raw physical presence to save boundaries.
Main Vulnerability
Sustained Express Pace: Struggles against disciplined 140 plus kph bowling, short-pitched bouncers, and high-pressure power hitting.
Disciplined Leg-Spin: Highly susceptible to continuous variation in spin, drift, and slow tracks that require patient strike rotation.
Future Outlook & Upcoming Fixtures (ICC FTP Cycle)
Projected Window
Format
Host Country
Tour Significance & Context
Late 2026
2 Test Matches
Bangladesh
Part of the 2025 to 2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle; crucial points for both teams to improve global standings.
Late 2026
3 ODIs & 3 T20Is
Bangladesh
Bilateral white-ball preparation targeting crucial team cohesion ahead of the next major ICC global cycles.
Mid 2027
Multi-Format Tour
West Indies
Bangladesh travels to the Caribbean under the ICC Men’s Future Tours Programme, testing young spinners on bouncy pitches.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the statistical landscape highlights a beautifully balanced rivalry where home conditions and format strengths dictate control. The West Indies hold a clear historical advantage in Test matches and short-form T20 Internationals, leveraging their boundary-clearing abilities. Conversely, Bangladesh maintains a slight edge in One-Day Internationals due to their superior strike rotation and slow-pitch adaptability. As both teams look toward future ICC Future Tours Programme cycles and crucial World Test Championship fixtures, this competitive parity ensures that upcoming matches will remain unpredictable, providing a crucial platform for emerging young talents to solidify their international legacies.
