Cricket fans witnessed high drama at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium as West Indies edged Bangladesh in a Super Over after a pulsating tie in the second ODI of the “West Indies in Bangladesh 2025” series. The match swung wildly before Akeal Hosein’s sharp spin and disciplined final over forced the game into a one-over shootout, which the visitors ultimately won.
Bangladesh’s Grit Meets West Indian Spin Mastery
Bangladesh’s innings was a story of perseverance and frustration on a turning Mirpur surface. Facing 50 consecutive overs of spin—a record in ODI cricket—the hosts could muster 213 for 7 after being sent in to bat.
Soumya Sarkar (45) anchored the innings with calm precision, while Rishad Hossain’s blistering late cameo (an unbeaten flurry of three sixes and three fours in 13 balls) powered Bangladesh to respectability. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32*) offered stability at the other end, the pair stitching a 50-run unbroken stand.
For the West Indies, Gudakesh Motie (3-65) was the pick of the bowlers, while Akeal Hosein and Alick Athanaze shared four wickets between them. Their relentless spin attack made history, marking the first ODI ever to feature an entire innings bowled by spinners only.
West Indies Rally to Tie Bangladesh’s Total
Chasing 214, the West Indies innings mirrored Bangladesh’s effort—steady but faltering. Brandon King’s 40 and Kavem Hodge’s 33 provided a base, but tight bowling from Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz kept the pressure mounting.
The visitors seemed out of it until Alick Athanaze’s quick 28 revived hopes, but Bangladesh’s fielders held firm to level the scores at 213 all out, setting up a Super Over decider.
Super Over Showdown: West Indies Hold Nerve
In the Super Over, West Indies batted first, sending Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell to the crease. Facing Mustafizur Rahman, they scored 12 runs, with Pooran dispatching a boundary and Powell finishing the over with a powerful hit through midwicket.
Bangladesh’s reply began with Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan under pressure against Akeal Hosein. The over began dramatically—a no ball and a free hit, followed by a misfield and a thick edge for runs. But Hosein held his nerve, claiming the key wicket of Soumya Sarkar with a mistimed slog caught by Gudakesh Motie at deep square leg.
Despite a wide and a few scrambled singles, Bangladesh could only manage 11 runs, falling one short of the West Indies total.
Akeal Hosein Seals Historic Win
Akeal Hosein’s cool temperament underlined the victory. His variations and control under pressure proved decisive, earning him Player of the Match honors.
The win means the West Indies level the series 1-1, setting up a tantalizing series decider in the final ODI at the same venue.
Final Summary:
Bangladesh: 213/7 (50 overs)
West Indies: 213 all out (49.5 overs)
Match tied – West Indies won the Super Over
Player of the Match: Akeal Hosein (WI)
