Bangladesh will face the West Indies at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur for the 3rd ODI of their three-match series. This crucial encounter promises to be a series-deciding contest as the series currently stands at 1-1 after West Indies won the second match via Super Over following a dramatic tie, while Bangladesh claimed victory in the first ODI by 74 runs.
These two teams have had contrasting fortunes in this series, with both sides showing their capabilities on the challenging Mirpur surface. Bangladesh comes into this match having won 7 of their last 11 encounters against West Indies in ODIs, but the visitors have shown great adaptability to the spinning conditions.
BAN vs WI Men’s 3rd ODI Match Preview
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur provides extremely challenging conditions for batsmen and is known to be a surface that heavily favors spin bowling. Recent statistics show that spinners have a massive advantage at this venue, having taken 51 wickets compared to just 25 by pacers in the last 5 ODI matches.
The venue has witnessed low-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 234 runs. Bangladesh has been in mixed form with varied results in their recent matches, while West Indies has been impressive with their adaptability, particularly in embracing the spin-friendly conditions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs West Indies |
| Date | October 23rd, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 PM LOCAL, 1:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka |
| Tournament | West Indies tour of Bangladesh – 3rd ODI |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with variable bounce and turn |
| Average Score | 234 runs (first innings average), total scores around 210-240 expected |
| Favors | Significant advantage for spinners (51 wickets vs 25 for pacers) |
| Surface | Two-paced with different types of turns, challenging for batsmen |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions with no rain expected |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bat first (69% opt to bat first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Pleasant conditions at 22°C expected |
| Humidity | Moderate humidity at 59% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds at 3 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – clear weather throughout |
| Overall | Ideal playing conditions with no weather interruption expected |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Shere Bangla National Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bat first, with 69% of captains opting to set a target in recent ODI matches. Teams batting first have won 55.56% of matches at this venue, indicating that setting a competitive total provides an advantage on this challenging surface.
Injury Updates
No injuries have been reported until now; both teams will be playing with their strongest XI.
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BAN vs WI Head-to-Head Records
- BAN tied with WI (WI won Super Over by 1 run): BAN – 213/7 (50), WI – 213/9 (50) (21 Oct, 2025)
- BAN beat WI by 74 runs: BAN – 207/10 (49.4), WI – 133/10 (39) (18 Oct, 2025)
- WI beat BAN by 4 wickets: BAN – 321/5 (50), WI – 325/6 (45.5) (12 Dec, 2024)
- WI beat BAN by 7 wickets: BAN – 227/10 (45.5), WI – 230/3 (36.5) (10 Dec, 2024)
- WI beat BAN by 5 wickets: BAN – 294/6 (50), WI – 295/5 (47.4) (08 Dec, 2024)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| M Hasan Miraz (Captain) | Scored 119 runs and took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| R Hossain (Vice Captain) | Scored 100 runs and took 12 wickets in 5 matches |
| T Hridoy | Scored 150 runs in 5 matches |
| A Hosein | Took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| S Hope | Scored 275 runs in 5 matches |
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