Bangladesh made a dream beginning in the 1st ODI against West Indies in their 2025 tour, with an incredible performance by spinner Rishad Hossain. Rishad was awarded the Player of the Match for his masterclass bowling, taking an astonishing 6 wickets in 35 runs in 9 overs. He tore apart the West Indies batting order, destroying their top three batsmen early and extending his dominance throughout the middle order, leaving the other side scrambling for runs. His penetrating spin, accurate line, and devious variations kept the West Indies batsmen on the back foot throughout the day. This record-breaking performance by Rishad not only provided a great boost to Bangladesh in the first game but also established the tone of the series. His composure, skill, and ability to perform under pressure were highly praised by the fans and cricket experts alike, and it was a day of remembrance for Bangladesh cricket. Also Read | Watch: Kid’s Wholesome Reaction After Spotting Virat Kohli During Practice Session Bangladesh Take 1-0 Lead as West Indies Collapse Following a promising opening partnership of 51, the West Indies batting unit fully disintegrated, giving Bangladesh a 1-0 advantage in the three-match ODI series. Pursuing a total of 208 on a difficult surface, the visitors were never close to reaching the target and labored to make any serious inroads. Spinner Rishad Hossain stole the spotlight once again, taking a career-best 6 wickets while earlier adding a rapid-fire 26 runs with the bat. His good all-round performance made him the choice for Player of the Match by default. But it wasn't only Rishad who impressed, Towhid Hridoy also played a good knock, and debutant Mahidul Islam also put up a good show, making useful contributions for Bangladesh. The side showed great team effort and utilized the conditions to the fullest. This victory by Bangladesh set the tone of the series and sent a clear message to the West Indies.