Bangladesh's leg-spinner Rishad Hossain produced a match-winning performance for the ages at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on October 18, 2025, dismantling the West Indies batting lineup with career-best figures of 6/35 to seal a comprehensive 74-run victory in the opening ODI of the three-match series.

The 22-year-old spinner etched his name into the record books with a devastating spell that saw him become the first Bangladeshi leg-spinner to claim a five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. More remarkably, Rishad joined an elite club as only the second leg-spinner in ODI history to take the first five wickets in an innings, showcasing exceptional control and variation on a helpful Dhaka surface.

Chasing a modest target of 208, West Indies appeared to be cruising at 51 without loss before Rishad triggered a catastrophic collapse. The visitors lost all ten wickets for just 82 runs, eventually folding for a paltry 133 in the 39th over. The magnitude of the collapse highlighted Rishad's mastery as he ran through the West Indies middle and lower order with a combination of sharp leg-breaks and clever variations.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh had posted 207 after winning the toss and electing to bat first. While the total appeared below par, crucial contributions from Towhid Hridoy and debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon provided the foundation for a competitive score. Hridoy top-scored with a measured 51, demonstrating composure and technique against a disciplined West Indies bowling attack.

The day also marked a memorable debut for Mahidul Islam Ankon, who contributed a valuable 46 runs to help Bangladesh recover from early setbacks. His innings showcased maturity beyond his years and provided glimpses of a promising talent for Bangladesh cricket.

However, the day belonged unequivocally to Rishad Hossain. His historic performance not only secured victory but also announced his arrival as a potent weapon in Bangladesh's limited-overs arsenal. Leg-spinners have traditionally been rare in Bangladesh cricket, making his achievement all the more significant for the development of spin bowling in the country.

The victory gives Bangladesh a crucial 1-0 lead in the series with two matches remaining. For West Indies, the batting collapse will be a major concern as they look to regroup and level the series. The inability to handle quality spin bowling on Asian pitches has long been a weakness for Caribbean teams, and Rishad's spell exposed those vulnerabilities once again.

As the series progresses, all eyes will be on whether Rishad can maintain this exceptional form and whether West Indies can devise a strategy to counter Bangladesh's newest match-winner. For now, Bangladesh celebrates a historic individual performance that has put them firmly in control of the series.