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The Bangladesh-West Indies rivalry has evolved from one-sided drubbings in 2002 to nail-biting thrillers packed with epic chases, historic sweeps, and heart-stopping ties. From Shakib’s masterclasses to Powell’s sixes, these clashes showcase raw passion, spin wizardry, and Caribbean power—pure associate-to-full member magic turned full-blooded contest.
Latest Matches: Bangladesh vs West Indies
| Format | Venue | Date | Toss | Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | Oct 31, 2025 | Bangladesh | BAN 151 (20); WI 152/5 (16.5) | West Indies won by 5 wickets | West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Roston Chase |
| T20I | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | Oct 29, 2025 | West Indies | WI 149/9 (20); BAN 135/8 (20) | West Indies won by 14 runs | West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Romario Shepherd |
| T20I | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | Oct 27, 2025 | West Indies | WI 165/3 (20); BAN 149 (19.4) | West Indies won by 16 runs | West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Rovman Powell |
| ODI | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka | Oct 23, 2025 | Bangladesh | BAN 296/8 (50); WI 117 (30.1) | Bangladesh won by 179 runs | West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Soumya Sarkar (BAN) |
| ODI | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka | Oct 21, 2025 | Bangladesh | BAN 213/7 (50); WI 213/9 (50) | Tied (West Indies won the Super Over) | West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Shai Hope |
| ODI | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka | Oct 18, 2025 | West Indies | BAN 207 (49.4); WI 133 (39) | Bangladesh won by 74 runs | West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Rishad Hossain (BAN) |
| T20I | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | Dec 19, 2024 | – | BAN 140/8 (20); WI 141/3 (15.4) | West Indies won by 7 wickets | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| T20I | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | Dec 17, 2024 | – | BAN 107 (20); WI 108/2 (15) | West Indies won by 8 wickets | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| T20I | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | Dec 15, 2024 | – | BAN 147/6 (20); WI 148/4 (19.5) | West Indies won by 6 wickets | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| ODI | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts | Dec 12, 2024 | – | – | Bangladesh won by 109 runs | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| ODI | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts | Dec 10, 2024 | – | – | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| ODI | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts | Dec 8, 2024 | – | BAN 321/5 (50); WI 325/6 (45.5) | West Indies won by 4 wickets | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| Test | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2024 | – | – | Bangladesh won by 101 runs | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| Test | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | Nov 22 – 26, 2024 | – | – | West Indies won by 201 runs | Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024/25 | – |
| ODI | Providence Stadium, Guyana | Jul 16, 2022 | Bangladesh (field) | WI 178 (48.4); BAN 179/6 (48.3) | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets | Bangladeshi cricket team in the West Indies in 2022 | Taijul Islam (BAN) |
Overall Head-to-Head Stats
| Category | Details | Holder / Team | Highlight / Memorable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches (All Formats) | 92+ (Tests 22, ODIs ~49, T20Is ~21) | Combined | From 2002 debut to 2025/26 Dhaka thrillers—rivalry intensifying |
| Test Matches Played | 22 | – | WI dominance early, Ban breakthroughs abroad & home |
| Test Wins | West Indies 15, Bangladesh 5, Drawn 2 | West Indies | Ban’s first overseas series win 2009 Grenada—historic |
| Highest Test Total | 536 (WI, Dhaka 2002) | West Indies | Chris Gayle 119 in innings win |
| Lowest Test Total | 43 (Ban, Antigua 2018) | Bangladesh | Record low—sparked home redemption fire |
| ODI Matches Played | ~49 | – | Even stealer: WI 24-21 wins (2 NR) |
| ODI Wins | West Indies 24, Bangladesh 21, NR 2 | Close call | Ban’s rise: 2-1 series wins home & away |
| Highest ODI Total | 338 (WI) / 322 chased (Ban 2019 WC) | West Indies / Bangladesh | Shakib 124* in epic Taunton chase—2nd highest WC chase ever |
| Lowest ODI Total | 58-61 range | Bangladesh | Early collapses; WI also low in recent routs |
| T20I Matches Played | ~21 | – | WI slight edge, but Ban’s recent sweeps |
| T20I Wins | West Indies 9-11, Bangladesh 8-10 (varies by source, ~9 each) | Near even | Ban’s 3-0 clean sweeps (2024/25 away) |
| Highest T20I Total | 211/4 (WI, Mirpur 2018) | West Indies | Powell-Samuels six-fest—power overload |
| Highest Individual T20I Score | 89 (Evin Lewis, WI) | Evin Lewis | Explosive opener vs Ban spin |
| Most Runs (Career H2H T20I) | Shakib Al Hasan ~347 | Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) | All-round legend dominates |
| Most Sixes (H2H T20I) | Rovman Powell 15+ | Rovman Powell (WI) | Caribbean power vs Ban cutters |
| Biggest Margin (Test) | Innings & 310 runs (WI, 2002) | West Indies | Early rout—Bangladesh’s Test baptism |
| Biggest Margin (ODI) | 179 runs (Ban, Mirpur 2025) | Bangladesh | Recent spin demolition—WI 117 all out |
| Biggest Margin (T20I) | 80 runs (Ban, recent) | Bangladesh | Collapse masterclass |
| Memorable Thriller | 213 tied + Super Over (ODI 2025) | Tied (WI Super Over win) | Dhaka frenzy—crowd silenced then roared |
| Key Impact | Rankings boost for Ban home wins | Bangladesh | From minnows to competitive force—2026 outlook exciting |
First Ever Clashes Stats: 2002 Dhaka Test Debut and Early ODI Dominance
The 2002 series marked Bangladesh’s first Test encounters with West Indies, held in Dhaka and Chittagong, showcasing WI’s utter dominance. In the opening Test at Dhaka (Dec 8-10), WI crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 310 runs—their largest victory margin then. Bangladesh crumbled to 139 and 87, while WI piled 536, led by Chris Gayle’s explosive 119. Jermaine Lawson’s 6/32 in the second innings was devastating. The second Test (Dec 16-18) saw WI win by 7 wickets, with Wavell Hinds’ unbeaten 177 starring. Bangladesh’s Alok Kapali fought with 85, but it was futile.
ODIs followed suit with WI’s 2-0 win (one no-result). In Dhaka’s second ODI (Dec 2), WI posted 266/4, Gayle smashing 73; Bangladesh folded at 182. The third (Dec 3) ended 281/5 to 195/9, Vasbert Drakes claiming 4/33. No thrilling chases here—WI’s pace and batting overwhelmed.
| Category | Details | Player/Team | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Test Score | 177* | Wavell Hinds (WI) | Unbeaten knock in 2nd Test |
| Best Test Bowling | 6/32 | Jermaine Lawson (WI) | Destroyed Ban in 1st Test 2nd inn |
| Highest ODI Score | 119 | Chris Gayle (WI) | In abandoned 1st ODI, set tone |
| Best ODI Bowling | 4/33 | Vasbert Drakes (WI) | Clinched 3rd ODI win |
| Biggest Margin | Innings & 310 runs | West Indies | 1st Test rout |
| Top Run-Scorer (Series) | 240 runs | Wavell Hinds (WI) | Consistent dominance |
| Top Wicket-Taker | 12 wickets | Jermaine Lawson (WI) | Pace terror |
| Memorable Moment | Kapali’s 85 | Alok Kapali (Ban) | Rare resistance in 2nd Test |
| Chase Attempt | None successful | Bangladesh | WI batted first, no close pursuits |
2009 Historic Sweep Stats: Bangladesh’s First Test Series Victory in Grenada
The 2009 tour of the West Indies became legendary for Bangladesh—their first-ever overseas Test series victory, a stunning 2-0 sweep against a depleted Windies side. The decisive moment came in the 2nd Test at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium (July 17-20), where Bangladesh chased 215 to win by 4 wickets, sealing the historic series.
West Indies posted 237 first (Travis Dowlin’s gritty 95 the standout), but Bangladesh replied with 232 (Mushfiqur Rahim 48, Raqibul Hasan 44). WI managed only 209 in the second innings (Shakib Al Hasan 4 wickets). In the chase, Shakib’s unbeaten 96* and Raqibul’s 65 anchored a tense pursuit despite Darren Sammy’s 5-55 fightback. Bangladesh reached 217/6 on day 4, erupting in joy as Shakib finished with a boundary.
| Category | Details | Player/Team | Highlight / Memorable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Test Score (Series) | 96* | Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) | Unbeaten match-winning knock in Grenada chase |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 6/48 | Kemar Roach (WI) | Tore through Ban 1st innings in Grenada |
| Highest Individual Innings | 95 | Travis Dowlin (WI) | Lone resistance in WI 1st innings |
| Best Series Bowling | Multiple 4+ hauls | Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) | All-round hero, spin control on turning tracks |
| Biggest Margin (Series) | 95 runs (1st Test) | Bangladesh | Opened series with dominant win in St Vincent |
| Top Run-Scorer (2nd Test) | 96* + 65 partnership | Shakib & Raqibul | 131-run stand turned chase in Grenada |
| Top Wicket-Taker (Match) | 5/55 | Darren Sammy (WI) | Nearly snatched victory late |
| Memorable Moment | Final boundary chase | Shakib Al Hasan | Sealed first overseas series win—pure emotion |
| Chase Drama | Target 215, won by 4 wkts | Bangladesh | Tense, but clinical—history made in Caribbean sun |
| Series Impact | 2-0 sweep | Bangladesh | First overseas Test series triumph ever |
2018 Double Series Stats: Bangladesh’s Home Triumph and Away Struggles
The 2018 double series between Bangladesh and West Indies showcased stark contrast: Bangladesh’s dominant home triumph in the winter leg versus their struggles away in the summer tour.
In the away leg (Bangladesh tour of West Indies, July-Aug 2018), West Indies crushed Bangladesh in the 2-Test series 2-0. The 1st Test in Antigua saw Bangladesh bundled for 43 (lowest Test total then) and 144, losing by an innings and 219 runs WI’s 406 led by Kieran Powell’s 115 and Devendra Bishoo’s spin. The 2nd Test in Jamaica followed with WI winning by 166 runs (Ban 149 & 168 chasing 335). Bangladesh then bounced back in white-ball: won the 3-ODI series 2-1 (including a thrilling 4-wkt chase in 1st ODI) and 3-T20I series 2-1, with Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round brilliance shining.
The home leg (West Indies tour of Bangladesh, Nov-Dec 2018) flipped the script. Bangladesh swept the 2-Test series 2-0—first home win vs WI starting with a 64-run victory in Chattogram (Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s 6/33 spell) and an innings & 184-run rout in Dhaka (Taijul Islam 8/39). They also clinched the 3-ODI series 2-1 with clinical chases. Shakib (Player of Series) and spinners dominated turning tracks.
| Category | Details | Player/Team | Highlight / Memorable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Test Score (Away) | 43 | Bangladesh | Record low in Antigua—utter collapse |
| Highest Test Score (Away) | 115 | Kieran Powell (WI) | Anchored innings win in 1st Test |
| Best Bowling (Home) | 8/39 | Taijul Islam (Ban) | Match-winner in 2nd Test Dhaka rout |
| Best Series Performer | All-round masterclass | Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) | Key in white-ball wins away & home dominance |
| Biggest Margin (Home) | Innings & 184 runs | Bangladesh | 2nd Test demolition—pure spin magic |
| Top Run-Scorer (ODIs Away) | Multiple 50s | Shakib & Tamim | 1st ODI chase thriller (279/4 to 280/4) |
| Top Wicket-Taker (Home Tests) | Multiple hauls | Mehidy & Taijul | Spin duo dismantled WI batting line-up |
| Memorable Moment | 43 all out | Bangladesh batting | Humiliation abroad sparked home redemption fire |
| Series Impact (Home) | 2-0 Test sweep | Bangladesh | First home Test series win vs WI—huge confidence |
| White-Ball Success Away | ODI 2-1 & T20I 2-1 wins | Bangladesh | Limited-overs fightback despite red-ball struggles |
ODI Epic Chases Stats: Record Partnerships and Narrow Victories
The ODI clashes between Bangladesh and West Indies have delivered some of the most heart-pounding chases in associate-to-full member history—wait, no, these are full members now, but the drama feels epic every time. Bangladesh’s batting has evolved into chase masters, especially at home, while Windies’ power-hitters love setting big totals only to see them hunted down.
The standout? The 2019 World Cup thriller at Taunton—West Indies posted 321/8, but Bangladesh chased 322/3 in 41.3 overs, the second-highest successful WC chase ever then. Shakib Al Hasan’s masterful 124* (off 99) anchored it, with Liton Das blasting 94 off 69 in a blistering 189-run stand for the 4th wicket—still a Bangladesh record vs WI. Tamim Iqbal’s quick 48 set the platform.
More recent fireworks: In the 2024 St Kitts 3rd ODI, West Indies chased a record 322 (their highest successful chase vs Ban) with Motie’s late fireworks helping seal a whitewash. Narrow victories abound—like Bangladesh’s tense 5-wkt win in 2024 chasing 295, or WI’s close calls.
| Category | Details | Player/Team | Highlight / Memorable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Successful Chase (Ban) | 322/3 in 41.3 overs | Bangladesh (2019 WC) | 2nd highest WC chase ever; Shakib 124* heroics |
| Highest Successful Chase (WI) | 325/6 in 45.5 overs | West Indies (2024) | Record WI chase vs Ban at St Kitts—Motie 44* blitz |
| Record Partnership (Ban) | 189* (4th wicket) | Shakib Al Hasan & Liton Das | WC 2019 masterclass—turned game in Taunton sun |
| Other Key Partnership | 131 (2nd wicket) | Tamim Iqbal & Soumya Sarkar | Solid platform in multiple chases |
| Narrow Victory Margin | 5 wickets / 7 runs | Various (e.g., 2024) | Tense finishes—last-ball drama common |
| Highest Target Defended? | 321/8 chased down | West Indies (but lost) | Shakib-Liton partnership stole it |
| Top Chase Run-Scorer | 124* | Shakib Al Hasan (2019) | Unbeaten, all-round legend—PoM & series impact |
| Memorable Narrow Win | 7-run thriller (recent) | Bangladesh | Mahedi Hasan 4/13 sealed it—spin magic |
| Biggest Chase Drama | 322 target in WC | Bangladesh | Fastest 50s, sixes galore—Bangladesh entered record books |
| Series Impact | Chases boost rankings | Bangladesh | Proved chase kings on big stage |
T20I Power-Hitting Stats: Sixes Galore and Lamichhane-Like Spin Magic Parallels
The T20I battles between Bangladesh and West Indies have been fireworks displays sixes galore from Caribbean power-hitters clashing with Bangladesh’s crafty spinners pulling off Lamichhane-like magic on turning tracks. These matches often explode with big hits (Rovman Powell smashing records) yet see Bangladesh’s spin duo (Shakib, Mustafizur, Mahedi) bamboozling the Windies middle order in tight chases or defenses.
Standout thrillers include the 2018 Mirpur series where WI posted 211/4 (highest vs Ban)Powell & Samuels raining sixes but Bangladesh chased in style sometimes. Recent dominance: Bangladesh’s maiden 3-0 clean sweep in 2024/25 away, including an 80-run hammering in the finale (WI collapsed to low totals). Mustafizur’s cutters and Shakib’s guile mirrored Lamichhane’s leg-spin wizardry—deceptive, economical, wicket-taking. Highest individual? Evin Lewis’ explosive knocks, but Shakib’s all-round cameos steal shows. Sixes tally high—Powell leads with 15+ in head-to-heads while Bangladesh’s chase kings turn games with late blitzes.
| Category | Details | Player/Team | Highlight / Memorable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 211/4 | West Indies (2018 Mirpur) | Powell-Samuels six-fest biggest vs Ban |
| Highest Individual Score | 89 | Evin Lewis (WI) | Explosive opener set tone in multiple innings |
| Most Sixes (Career H2H) | 15+ | Rovman Powell (WI) | Power-hitting king smashed records in recent clashes |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4+ hauls (multiple) | Mustafizur Rahman (Ban) | Cutters & slower balls Lamichhane-style deception |
| Top Wicket-Taker (H2H) | 21 wickets | Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) | All-round spin magic consistently dismantled WI |
| Biggest Margin Win | 80 runs | Bangladesh (2024/25 finale) | Maiden 3-0 sweep WI bundled cheap in collapse |
| Memorable Chase | Tight low-target pursuits | Bangladesh | Often last-over thrillers spin choked WI chases |
| Sixes Galore Moment | Multiple 10+ sixes innings | WI batters | Caribbean flair vs Ban spin pure entertainment |
| Spin Parallel Highlight | Mahedi/Mustafiz hauls | Bangladesh spinners | Turned tracks into nightmares like Lamichhane traps |
| Series Impact | 3-0 clean sweep (recent) | Bangladesh | Proved growing T20 prowess Windies stunned |
2025/26 Latest Thriller Stats: ODI Tie and T20I Sweep in Dhaka
The 2025 West Indies tour of Bangladesh delivered pure Dhaka drama in October—Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium turned into a cauldron for an ODI thriller and T20I dominance. The 2nd ODI (Oct 21) became the series highlight: Bangladesh posted 213/7 (Soumya Sarkar top-scoring), West Indies fought to 213/9 in regulation—tied! Then the Super Over: WI edged it (Hope’s calm finishing), leveling the series 1-1 after Ban’s 74-run win in the 1st (Rishad Hossain’s 6/35 spell ripped WI apart) and Ban’s crushing 179-run victory in the 3rd. Bangladesh clinched the ODI series 2-1—home fortress roaring!
But T20Is flipped: West Indies swept 3-0 (all in Chattogram, but the tour’s climax). They chased efficiently—16-run win in 1st (165/3 posted), 14-run in 2nd, and 5-wkt in 3rd (151 chased down). Romario Shepherd’s all-round fire (Player of Series) and WI’s death bowling choked Bangladesh’s chase hopes. Tanzid Hasan’s 165-run series haul shone for hosts, yet WI’s power prevailed.
| Category | Details | Player/Team | Highlight / Memorable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI Tie Drama | 213/7 vs 213/9 (tied) | Bangladesh vs WI (2nd ODI) | Super Over win for WI—levelled series 1-1 |
| Best ODI Bowling | 6/35 | Rishad Hossain (Ban) | 1st ODI demolition—WI bundled for 133 |
| Highest ODI Score (Series) | 140 runs | Soumya Sarkar (Ban) | Anchored big totals & 3rd ODI 179-run rout |
| T20I Series Margin | 3-0 sweep | West Indies | Clean dominance—outplayed in all depts |
| Best T20I Chase | 152/5 (16.5 ov) | West Indies (3rd) | Comfortable finish—sealed sweep |
| Top Run-Scorer (T20Is) | 165 runs | Tanzid Hasan (Ban) | Lone bright spark amid collapses |
| Key All-Rounder | Multiple impacts | Romario Shepherd (WI) | PoS—hat-trick threat & finishing heroics |
| Biggest ODI Win | 179 runs | Bangladesh (3rd) | WI 117 all out—spin & pace combo lethal |
| Memorable Moment | Super Over thriller | Shai Hope (WI) | Calm under pressure—Dhaka crowd silenced |
| Series Impact | ODI 2-1 Ban, T20 3-0 WI | Mixed emotions | Boosted Ban ODI ranking; WI T20 confidence surge |
Conclusion
In 2026, this head-to-head remains electric: Bangladesh’s home fortress roars louder, while West Indies’ flair keeps fights alive. Every series adds new legends, records, and memories. The future? More drama, bigger stakes, and endless bragging rights—whoever wins next, cricket wins. The Tigers and Windies saga is far from over.
