Days after a forgettable 0-2 Test series loss to India, the West Indies are back in action — this time against Bangladesh — for a six-day white-ball sprint featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. Both sides arrive wounded but hungry, seeking a dose of redemption through the format they love most.
Two Sides Driven By Flair And Fire
When it comes to flair, few sides rival Bangladesh and the West Indies. They thrive on instinct, emotion, and flashes of brilliance. The Windies can look world-beaters one day and wobbly the next — a team impossible to predict, but always impossible to ignore.
Bangladesh, too, return home licking their wounds after a 3-0 ODI whitewash by Afghanistan. The Tigers, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, are desperate to reset the narrative and roar again at the Shere Bangla Stadium.
Tigers On A Mission To Bounce Back
For Bangladesh, the spotlight will be on their top order. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy have shown glimpses of promise but now must deliver consistency. Captain Mehidy has been outstanding with both bat and ball, but he’ll need support to turn the tide.
The return of Soumya Sarkar adds experience, while Mahidul Islam Ankon brings a dash of youthful energy. The bowling unit remains Bangladesh’s sharpest weapon — Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed can make the ball talk, while Rishad Hossain and Miraz could spin a few Windies into confusion.
Windies: Unpredictable, Unstoppable On Their Day
If Bangladesh are fiery, the West Indies are fireworks. They may have stumbled in the Tests, but white-ball cricket is their comfort zone — their party zone. Shai Hope, calm and classical, anchors the innings; Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford bring the flair and muscle; and rising names like Ackeem Auguste and Khary Pierre add intrigue.
Their bowling, too, has bite. Alzarri Joseph returns to the fold, Jayden Seales provides raw pace, and spinners Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase could weave webs tougher than Dhaka traffic. The Windies rarely follow the script, but when they click, they’re a storm few can survive.
Cricket Carnival In Mirpur
All six matches of this short, intense tour will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur — a ground where Bangladesh’s passion meets West Indian panache. The action begins on Saturday, continues Tuesday, and concludes on Thursday (October 23). Expect noise, nerves, and no shortage of drama.
Probable XIs: Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahidul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Tanvir Islam, Hasan. West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (capt & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.
