Who are the Top Bangladesh Bowlers Who Dominated West Indies in ODIs?
While Bangladesh hasn’t historically dominated the West Indies in ODIs, their bowlers have produced some memorable performances over the years. With the upcoming white-ball series starting October 18, 2025, several of Bangladesh’s leading bowlers, past and present, hold impressive records against the Caribbean side. From pace spearheads to spin wizards, here’s a look at the Bangladesh bowlers who have troubled the West Indies the most. So let’s look who are the Top Bangladesh Bowlers Who Dominated West Indies in ODIs.
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5) Abdur Razzak – The Spin Wizard
Abdur Razzak, one of Bangladesh’s finest left-arm spinners, claimed 19 wickets in 15 ODIs against the West Indies at an economy rate of 4.90. His best figures of 4/39 in 2009 helped Bangladesh defend 247 and secure a 52-run victory, earning him the Man of the Match award. Razzak’s guile and consistency made him a formidable opponent for the Caribbean batting line-up.
4) Shakib Al Hasan – The Magical All-Rounder
Ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan took 24 wickets in 21 ODIs against West Indies at an economy rate of 3.76. The left-arm spinner’s standout performance came in 2021 at Mirpur, where he recorded career-best figures of 4/8, dismantling the West Indies for just 122 runs. Alongside his batting exploits, Shakib’s control and variation have consistently troubled Caribbean batters.
3) Mehidy Hasan Miraz – The Current Skipper
Current Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz holds 27 wickets from 19 ODIs against West Indies at an economy rate of 4.34. His best performance, 4/25 in 2021 at Mirpur, helped restrict West Indies to 148, enabling Bangladesh to secure a 7-wicket win. Miraz also boasts 10 maiden overs against the Caribbean side, highlighting his ability to control the run flow.
2) Mustafizur Rahman – The Pace Sensation
Mustafizur Rahman, known as Fizz, has been a key figure in Bangladesh’s pace attack, taking 28 wickets in 16 ODIs against the West Indies at an economy rate of 4.88. His memorable performance in 2019, where he claimed 4/43, restricted the Caribbeans to 247 and helped Bangladesh chase comfortably. Mustafizur’s cutters and variations have consistently kept West Indies’ batters guessing.
1) Mashrafe Mortaza – The Wrecker-in-Chief
Pace legend Mashrafe Mortaza leads the list with 30 wickets in 19 ODIs against West Indies at an economy rate of 4.64. Despite injury setbacks throughout his career, Mortaza delivered crucial spells, including 4/43 in 2018 during a tri-series. His ability to swing the ball and strike at key moments made him a nightmare for the Caribbean line-up.
Conclusion
Bangladesh’s bowling legends, from Mortaza and Mustafizur to Shakib and Mehidy, have consistently troubled the West Indies in ODIs. As the 2025 series approaches, fans can look forward to seeing a new generation of bowlers attempt to continue this legacy of Caribbean dominance.
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