That's it from our coverage of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and West Indies. Bangladesh have registered a thumping victory by a margin of 179 runs against West Indies in the third ODI game to win the series 2-1. This is Mohammad Anab, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator, Ajay Pal Singh and Aditya Agarwal, along with our scorer/analyst Sahil Khan. Cheers!
Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz receives the trophy. He calls his team and management as they pose for a winning photograph.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh Captain): "We started very well. It was not easy to bat on this surface but the way our openers, Saif Hassan and Soumya Sarkar batted was brilliant. We got many boundaries in the first 20 overs itself.
In the last two matches, we didn't bat well. But our mindset was positive. Everybody played with a positive intent today and tried to score runs whenever they went out to bat.
Rishad Hossain bowled very well throughout the series for us. It's easy for the captain if players try to step up.
If we play ODIs consistently, then we will get better in the format. More ODIs are coming up next year and we will definitely do well in those."
Rishad Hossain (POTS): "I would like to thank the Almighty for my performance today. I am really happy today. I tried to bowl on good length and thankfully it paid off today.
I had the crucial support of my fellow bowlers, making this a true team effort, and I am very happy with my performance."
Player of the Series: Rishad Hossain
Biggest Wins For Bangladesh vs West Indies in ODIs (By Runs)
179 runs in Mirpur, 2025 (TODAY)
160 runs in Khulna, 2012
120 runs in Chattogram, 2021
74 runs Mirpur, 2025
52 runs in Roseau, 2009
Soumya Sarkar (POTM): "I wasn't worried and played with a positive intent while opening the innings today. I want to thank Lord Krishna and my family. I was out of the team, and for this comeback, a lot of hard work has gone behind and my wife and family thoroughly supported me during that phase. Thank you to all the fans for your consistent support."
Player of the Match: Soumya Sarkar
Shai Hope ( West Indies Captain) : "We wanted to win the series but did not happen for us today. Yeah, the credit must go to their openers, they showed impetus and they batted really well in the powerplay and put us under the pressure.
It was a tough ask for us. I still think it is a 170-180 wicket, but if you give so many runs in the first innings then it becomes quite tough. Our batters did not put the hand-up today. Every single game for us is equally important. We have to adapt and assess and we are excited for the T20I series."