Introduction
The rivalry between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the West Indies has been a blend of dominance, surprises, and competitive cricket across all formats. From historic ODI battles to the latest Test and T20I series, both sides have had their share of glory. Their most recent full series in the Caribbean (2024–25) added more memorable chapters to this rivalry. Here’s a timeline of key results, highlights, and the current outlook on what’s next.
Timeline of Recent Series (2024–25 Tour of the West Indies)
| Format | Series Result | Top Performers |
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| Tests | Series drawn 1–1 | WI: Alick Athanaze (most runs), Jayden Seales (10 wickets in 1st Test) BAN: Jaker Ali (176 runs in 1st Test), Taskin Ahmed (leading wicket-taker) |
| ODIs | West Indies won 3–0 | WI: Sherfane Rutherford (167 runs) BAN: Rishad Hossain (leading wicket-taker) |
| T20Is | Bangladesh won 3–0 | BAN: Jaker Ali (120 runs), Mahedi Hasan (8 wickets) |
Highlights
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Test Series (Nov–Dec 2024)
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1st Test: West Indies took the lead thanks to Jayden Seales’ 10-wicket haul and Jaker Ali’s lone resistance for Bangladesh with 176 runs.
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2nd Test: Bangladesh bounced back with an impressive all-round performance, leveling the series 1–1.
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ODI Series
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A dominant show by the West Indies saw them claim a 3–0 clean sweep. Sherfane Rutherford was the standout with 167 runs across the series.
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T20I Series
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Bangladesh turned the tables, whitewashing the hosts 3–0. Jaker Ali (120 runs) and Mahedi Hasan (8 wickets) led the charge.
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Overall ODI Rivalry
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Out of 44 ODIs played between the two teams, Bangladesh and West Indies are level at 21 wins each, with 2 matches ending without a result.
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Key Takeaways
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Balanced ODI history: 21 wins each in 44 games.
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2024/25 Tests: Hard-fought series, ending 1–1.
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ODIs: West Indies asserted dominance with a 3–0 sweep.
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T20Is: Bangladesh responded in style, sealing their own 3–0 sweep.
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Future outlook: No scheduled meetings in 2025 yet, but fans can expect high-intensity contests when they next meet.
