Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline
The Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline will continue with an exciting six-match white-ball series in October, where Bangladesh will host West Indies starting with the ODI series on October 18, followed by T20Is from October 27.
West Indies will be led by Shai Hope, while Mahidul Islam Ankon, Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, and Romario Shepherd are set to make their ODI debuts, adding fresh energy and talent to the squad. The upcoming series is expected to strengthen the growing rivalry between both teams and provide fans with thrilling cricket action across both formats.
| No. | Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Result Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Feb 2021 | Test | Chattogram | West Indies | WI won by 3 wickets in a thrilling chase of 395 |
| 2 | 11 Feb 2021 | Test | Dhaka | West Indies | WI won by 17 runs in a low-margin finish |
| 3 | 24 Jun 2022 | Test | Saint Lucia | West Indies | WI won by 10 wickets after dominating Bangladesh |
| 4 | 10 Jul 2022 | ODI | Guyana | Bangladesh | BAN won by 6 wickets with controlled chase |
| 5 | 13 Jul 2022 | ODI | Guyana | Bangladesh | BAN won by 9 wickets, dominant bowling display |
| 6 | 16 Jul 2022 | ODI | Guyana | Bangladesh | BAN won by 4 wickets, series decider victory |
| 7 | 7 Jul 2022 | T20I | Dominica | West Indies | WI won by 5 wickets in a tight chase |
| 8 | 18 Dec 2024 | T20I | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | BAN won by 27 runs with strong batting defense |
| 9 | 20 Dec 2024 | T20I | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | BAN won by 80 runs, dominant performance |
| 10 | 18 Oct 2025 | ODI | Dhaka | Bangladesh | BAN won by 74 runs (Rishad Hossain 6/35 starred) |
ODIs
At first, West Indies clearly held an advantage in one-day internationals (ODIs). Over time however, Bangladesh slowly improved their game and rose in rankings to become a top-tier team – adding excitement and unpredictableness to these encounters.
In ODI cricket, the Caribbean side’s powerful batting style gave them an advantage against Bangladesh. But Bangladesh’s rapid improvement and experience playing global T20 leagues gave them enough of a competitive edge against Windies on home turf to give the rivalry an extra dimension and resulted in some thrilling contests where both sides took turns winning series.
ODIs between Bangladesh and West Indies are extremely significant as both teams aim to advance to the next phase of their development and establish themselves amongst the elite sides in world cricket. Beyond earning ranking points, they also stand a chance at qualifying automatically for 2027 World Cup qualification; making this series exciting no matter the outcome!
West Indies have named an impressive squad for this series, with all-rounder Keacy Carty returning after missing the final ODI against Pakistan due to an injury in August. Khary Pierre, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King and Jangoo will add depth at bat and Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch is expected to have slow turn and low bounce with light rain forecast on match day 1.
Bangladesh are currently working through some issues with their batting lineup, with Soumya Sarkar likely replacing Tanzid Hasan in the middle order and Saif Hassan remaining an automatic choice at number three.
Najmul Hossain Shanto has experienced some form issues while Jaker Ali has struggled for runs recently; therefore the selectors have introduced Mahidul Islam and Jayden Seales into their bowling unit as they can both adapt well in different conditions.
| No. | Year | Format | Match / Series | Bangladesh Key Players | West Indies Key Players | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 | Test/ODI Tour | WI vs BAN in West Indies | Habibul Bashar, Mohammad Ashraful, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim | Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo | West Indies dominated series |
| 2 | 2009 | Test/ODI Tour | BAN vs WI in West Indies | Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim | Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Dwayne Bravo, Denesh Ramdin | West Indies won series |
| 3 | 2012 | T20/ODI Series | Bangladesh tour WI | Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim | Darren Sammy, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard | West Indies dominant in T20s |
| 4 | 2018 | ODI Series | WI vs BAN | Mashrafe Mortaza, Shakib, Litton Das, Mahmudullah | Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Chris Gayle | Bangladesh won ODI series 2–1 |
| 5 | 2018 | Test Series | WI vs BAN | Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim | Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach | Drawn series (1–1) |
| 6 | 2021 | Test Series (Bangladesh) | BAN vs WI | Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan | Kraigg Brathwaite, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva | West Indies won 2–0 |
| 7 | 2022 | ODI Series (WI home) | BAN tour WI | Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman | Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein | Bangladesh won 3–0 |
| 8 | 2022 | T20I Series | BAN tour WI | Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan | Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder | West Indies won 2–0 |
| 9 | 2024 | T20I Series | WI vs BAN | Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed | Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein | Bangladesh won series 2–1 |
| 10 | 2025 | ODI Series (Bangladesh) | WI tour BAN | Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain | Shai Hope, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder | Bangladesh won 2–1 |
T20Is
Cricket may not be politics, but it has nonetheless become an element in Bangladesh’s broader political conflict, and could have long-term ramifications for its sport. The government’s decision to bar its top players from travelling to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup as an antidote for rising Islamic extremism, terrorism and border tensions with India caused outrage among Indians while garnering widespread approval in Bangladesh.
The International Cricket Council was unconcerned with India’s position and decided not to include them in their tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Instead, Scotland was chosen as its replacement; many believe this decision may have been due to Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary of BCCI Jay Shah being son of India Home Minister Amit Shah who is close with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and therefore believed to be more trustworthy.
Bangladesh cricket board’s losses were significant and so to make up for them they have launched the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup to compensate. Set to begin on February 5, this domestic tournament features Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Akbar Ali as captains for Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI and Duronto XI respectively.
Although Bangladesh appears largely pleased by the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision, some observers have pointed out that it shows its ineffectiveness and that politicians can have an influence over sports activities. Former Bangladesh director Sajjadul Alam suggested this was due to government intervention; warning of financial losses as well as damage to Bangladesh’s international standing as a result.
However, most Bangladeshis support Hasina’s position. Of 14 individuals interviewed by Al Jazeera across Bangladesh’s capital city of Dhaka by Al Jazeera across 14 hours for an Al Jazeera story, seven supported the boycott and were supporters of Hasina’s party; three opposed it while some declined to state party affiliations altogether.
Supporters for boycott cited security concerns including violence against Muslims in India as well as border tensions; others accepted its security logic but voiced reservations over potential long-term costs to cricket; others accepted its security logic but were concerned over possible longer term costs to cricket itself.
Tests
Bangladesh cricket’s history is one of resilience and unflagging determination. Since its humble origins, Bangladesh has achieved incredible progress – its journey from humble origins to becoming one of the top powers in world cricket is truly inspiring. Bangladesh’s success in limited-overs cricket has captured the hearts and minds of cricket fans worldwide while their rise as an aggressive Test side only further enhanced this reputation as a competitive side.
Bangladeshians often enjoy watching Australian and West Indies cricket matches from early morning till night on television or radio broadcasts of matches contested on Test cricket grounds in Australia and West Indies, many citizens grew up watching these cricket games as an integral part of life and education in Bangladesh.
Early results for Bangladesh as a Test team did not accurately reflect its potential. While Bangladesh took time to build momentum, eventually pushing established teams like Pakistan in various ways – including an epic final session loss at Multan.
The first instance came during 2003 when they managed to hold off Pakistan until losing in a thrilling finish at Multan.
Subsequent results were mixed, yet clearly evident of improvement. By 2009’s end, Bangladesh had managed to push Australia in home series as well as hold their own against an under-strength West Indies squad – these results combined with successful ODI performances allowed Bangladesh to climb two positions on ICC Test rankings to seventh position.
Bangladesh’s success in Test cricket has given it considerable leverage when negotiating its future with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Bangladesh hopes that their success in Test matches will enable more regular Test matches since their limited resources do not allow them to host full schedules of ODIs and T20Is. Furthermore, winning more Test matches could propel Bangladesh into becoming one of nine Test-playing nations that comprise this elite club.
ICC World Cup 2027
The 2027 ICC World Cup will mark the 14th edition of this international men’s cricket tournament and will take place from October to November in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Host nations qualify automatically for this ODI event featuring 14 teams; additionally, the top eight-ranked teams (excluding hosts nations ) from ODI rankings will progress directly; Bangladesh currently rank 10th so significant improvements must be made if they hope to secure direct qualification for 2027 World Cup.
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz believes Bangladesh possess enough experience to navigate their current transition period following the retirement of several key figures in white ball cricket. Players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmud Ullah and Tamim Iqbal should help Bangladesh rise to meet this challenge head on.
Bangladesh Cricket Board is currently focused on increasing team consistency and preparations for an upcoming series against Ireland and Zimbabwe, who each will play three ODIs each with significant repercussions for ODI rankings.
According to former national selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu as former national director of cricket he believes these matches provide Bangladesh a solid platform to regain lost momentum.
Bangladesh’s aim is to qualify for the 2027 World Cup and thus every series is essential in preparing them. Be it against Zimbabwe or New Zealand, Bangladesh must perform strongly to improve their ranking and qualify for this event.
The Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline has become increasingly important in this journey, as matches between the two sides provide valuable experience in high-pressure situations across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Over the years, both teams have shared an exciting rivalry filled with memorable performances, close finishes, and outstanding individual displays from players like Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Shai Hope, and Jason Holder.
Bangladesh’s recent improvements against West Indies show their growing confidence and determination ahead of future ICC tournaments.
| Match No. | Date | Format | Venue | Bangladesh Playing XI | West Indies Playing XI | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Oct 2025 | T20I | Chattogram | Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan | Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie | West Indies won by 16 runs (ESPN) |
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