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WI's Spin Revolution: All-Spin Attack Makes ODI History in Dhaka

West Indies created cricket history by bowling an entire ODI innings using only spinners. Bangladesh managed to post 213/7 thanks to a late explosive partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain. The visitors are looking to bounce back after losing the first ODI of the three-match series. This unusual strategy comes as West Indies aim for automatic qualification to the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Key Points: West Indies All-Spin Bowling in ODI Against Bangladesh

  • West Indies used five spinners to bowl entire 50 overs in ODI
  • Bangladesh posted 213/7 despite early struggles with the bat
  • Rishad Hossain's explosive 39* off 14 balls changed the game
  • WI seek redemption after losing first ODI by 75 runs
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WI achieve unusual feat as they eye redemption during 2nd ODI against Bangladesh

West Indies make cricket history by bowling all 50 overs with spinners against Bangladesh in Dhaka ODI, seeking series redemption after first-match defeat.

"Rishad's fireworks made a massive difference - Match Report"

Dhaka, October 21

The second ODI between Bangladesh and West Indies at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium witnessed an unusual feat as the visitors delivered all their 50 overs by spinners, marking the first-ever instance of a team bowling all-spin in a completed ODI inning.

As WI trail by 1-0 in the three-match series, the two-time champions, searching for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, had spinners Akael Hosein, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, and Alick Athanaze each delivering 10 overs.

The surface was very familiar to what was on offer during the first ODI, the one with plenty of cracks and dryness, and Windies made the best use of it.

A fluent knock from Soumya Sarkar (45 in 89 balls, with three fours and a six) and a half-century partnership for the seventh wicket between skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32* in 58 balls, with a fours) and Rishad Hossain, who played a sensational cameo of 39* in 14 balls, with three fours and four sixes each was the highlight as Bangladesh posted 213/7 in 50 overs.

Miraz and Rishad's partnership came when Bangladesh were 163/7 in 46 overs, with Rishad's fireworks making a massive difference.

Motie (3/65) emerged as the pick of the bowlers for WI, while Athanaze (2/14) delivered a sensational 10-over spell. Hosein also took 2/41 in 10 overs.

Having failed to chase down 208 runs in the first ODI and skittling out for 133 runs in the first ODI, WI would be aiming for redemption.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Rishad Hossain's cameo was absolutely brilliant! 39* off just 14 balls changed the game completely. That's the kind of finishing we need in Indian cricket too! 🔥
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Aryan P
Honestly, while the all-spin strategy is interesting, I feel West Indies are overthinking. On these dry pitches, they should have mixed in some pace variations. Hope they learn from this experiment.
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Priya S
The pitch conditions sound exactly like what we see in India during test matches. Good to see teams adapting to different surfaces. Cricket is becoming more tactical! 🏏
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David E
As someone who follows cricket globally, this is fascinating! First time in ODI history that a team bowls all spin. Shows how the game is evolving. Great analysis in this article!
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Nisha Z
West Indies really need to win this for World Cup qualification. Their batting has been disappointing lately. Hope they show some fight in the chase! 🙏

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