BAN vs WI, 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Bangladesh and West Indies?

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West Indies cricket team will tour Bangladesh in October 2025 to play a three-match ODI series, all of which will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The series kicks off on October 18, followed by matches on October 21 and 23. This series serves as an important contest for both teams as they continue preparations for upcoming ICC tournaments.

West Indies enter this series with a mixed ODI form in 2025, having played three ODI series this year and winning one. Their recent performances reflect a team still finding balance and consistency in their 50-over lineup, with notable individual performances but a need for stronger collective displays to challenge top teams consistently. Historically, West Indies hold a competitive edge over Bangladesh in ODIs with 24 wins out of 47 matches, but recent form favours Bangladesh on home soil.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, have struggled in their 2025 ODI campaigns, losing both ODI series they have played this year. Despite the disappointing results, Bangladesh remains a formidable side at home, especially at Dhaka, where batting conditions generally favour confident stroke play, and the pitch often assists spinners as the game progresses. The return of key players like Soumya Sarkar adds experience and firepower to the Bangladesh batting lineup for this series.

Matches Played: 47 | Bangladesh won: 21 | West Indies: 24 | No results: 2

The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch in Dhaka typically offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early overs are favourable for fast bowlers with some bounce and movement, but the surface rapidly settles to assist stroke-play. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, helping spinners extract turn and control. Batters who can rotate strike and play spin well stand to benefit. Dew is usually minimal, so bowling in both innings remains equally challenging. Overall, teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to set a target but must be wary of the spinner-friendly middle overs to control the game’s rhythm.

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West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Jediah Blades

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud

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Match result: Team batting second will win the game.

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