BAN vs WI Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Bangladesh will cross swords with the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, on Saturday, October 18.

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Bangladesh is coming afresh from the 0-3 ODI series loss to Afghanistan in the UAE. On the other hand, the West Indies last played an ODI series against Pakistan at home, winning it by 2-1 in August 2025.

BAN vs WI, ODI Series, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs West Indies, ODI Series, Match 1

Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Saturday, October 18

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

BAN vs WI, ODI Series, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Dhaka surface is expected to assist spinners comparatively in the middle overs. We can expect scores of above 250 to be posted in the first innings. Any score above 280 would be a daunting task for the chasing side.

BAN vs WI, ODI Series, Match 1 Probable XIs

Bangladesh

Saif Hassan, Tanzim Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud/Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

West Indies

Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.

BAN vs WI, ODI Series, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Bangladesh

These two sides have played against each other on 50 instances in this particular format. While the West Indies secured 24 wins, Bangladesh also bagged 24 victories with two no-result encounters. 

On that note, we can expect a thrilling contest between the bat and the ball. However, the home side is expected to come out on top, courtesy of their home advantage.

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