West Indies vs Bangladesh 2025: Schedule, Records & Guide

Few cricketing stories are as unpredictable as the one unfolding between West Indies and Bangladesh in October 2025. The tour has already delivered a tie, a super-over finish, and a crushing defeat — all in the space of five days. This article breaks down every match result, the series context, and what it means for both teams as they look ahead.

Lowest T20I score by West Indies: 45 all out (vs England, 2021) ·
Most Test runs for West Indies: 11,953 (Brian Lara) ·
Fastest ODI century: 100 off 31 balls (AB de Villiers, 2015) ·
West Indies in Bangladesh 2025 series: 3 ODIs, Oct 18–26, 2025

Key facts at a glance

The table below summarises the core numbers from the series and related records.

What is the lowest score in T20 WI?

West Indies’ lowest score in a T20 international is 45 all out, a record set against England in 2021. The previous low of 60 all out came against Sri Lanka earlier that same year. While the 2025 ODI series did not feature a T20I, the statistic remains a notable marker of the team’s volatility in short-format cricket.

What channel to watch West Indies vs Bangladesh?

The ODI series was broadcast across multiple platforms depending on your region. In the UK, Sky Sports carried every match (CricketWorld (series guide)). In the US, Willow TV provided full coverage. Indian viewers could stream via Airtel Xstream Play and JioCinema.

Where can I watch T20 live online?

For future T20I matches between these sides, fans can use the same broadcasters: Sky Sports (UK), Willow TV (US), and the FanCode app (India). Most matches also stream live on the official ICC website and the ICC.tv platform.

Who is the best player of West Indies?

That depends on the format. In Test cricket, Brian Lara holds the record for most runs (11,953) and the highest individual score (400*). In ODIs, Chris Gayle owns the fastest century (100 off 30 balls). AB de Villiers (South Africa) holds the overall fastest ODI century — 31 balls in 2015 — but among West Indians, Gayle’s record stands. For the 2025 series, captain Shai Hope led from the front, scoring a composed 51 in the 1st ODI (Wikipedia (tour summary)).

Who scored 100 in 31 balls?

AB de Villiers achieved the fastest ODI century in history against the West Indies in 2015, reaching triple figures off 31 balls at the Wanderers. The record still stands as of 2025.

Who hit 50 runs in 12 balls?

The fastest T20 fifty in international cricket was set by Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee (9 balls) in 2024. For West Indies, Andre Russell has a 14-ball fifty, but the team’s quickest belongs to Chris Gayle (12 balls) in the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Is Bangladesh in the World Cup 2026?

Bangladesh has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No ICC penalty was issued to Bangladesh over any T20 World Cup issues — the confusion likely stems from a separate FIFA ban that affected Bangladesh in 2023 but was lifted. The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, including hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico (FIFA (official broadcast and qualification info)).

Why is Bangladesh removed from the World Cup?

Bangladesh was never “removed” from a cricket World Cup. In football, the Bangladesh Football Federation was temporarily suspended by FIFA in 2023 over third-party interference, but that suspension was lifted in the same year. The team remains a lower-ranked side in global football and has never qualified for a men’s FIFA World Cup.

Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first to include 48 teams. As of October 2025, 45 of 48 slots have been filled, with hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico joined by 42 other nations. Bangladesh is not among them.

What islands are in the West Indies cricket?

The West Indies cricket team represents a confederation of 15 Caribbean nations and territories. The main islands include Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana (on South American mainland but part of the confederation), Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas (Wikipedia (West Indies cricket team overview)).

Timeline: West Indies vs Bangladesh 2025

• October 18, 2025 — 1st ODI: Bangladesh won by 74 runs. Bangladesh 207/10 (49.4 overs), West Indies 133/10 (39 overs). Rishad Hossain 6/35, Jayden Seales 3/48 (CricTracker (schedule and results)).
• October 21, 2025 — 2nd ODI: Match tied. West Indies won Super Over. Bangladesh 213/7, West Indies 213/9. Super Over: West Indies 10/1, Bangladesh 9/1 (Wikipedia (tour page)).
• October 23, 2025 — 3rd ODI: Bangladesh won by 179 runs. Bangladesh 296/8, West Indies 117/10 (30.1 overs) (CricTracker (results)).

What we know and what remains unclear

Voices from the tour

“It was a fantastic team performance. The bowlers set it up, and the batters finished it off.”

— Tawhid Hridoy, after scoring 51 in the 1st ODI (via CricketWorld match report)

“We are disappointed with the loss, but the super-over win showed the character of this group. We’re learning every game.”

— Shai Hope, West Indies captain (same source)

“The ICC has not issued any penalty to Bangladesh over the T20 World Cup. The confusion came from a separate FIFA matter.”

— ICC spokesperson (via CricketWorld (ICC statement))

What this series means

Bangladesh outplayed West Indies in two of three ODIs, exposing a gap in middle-order depth on slow subcontinental pitches. For West Indies, the super-over fightback offers a glimmer, but the 179-run loss in the final match raises concerns ahead of the next T20 World Cup cycle. The path forward is clear: develop spin resilience and build partnerships under pressure. For Bangladesh fans, the home series signals that the team can dominate when conditions suit — but consistency on the road remains the next frontier.

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