The two sides will meet again on Thursday in the series decider at the same venue.

After starting their campaign with a win over Pakistan, Bangladesh endured agonising losses against England, South Africa and now Sri Lanka -- each decided in the closing moments.

Spin it to win it -- that seems to be the mantra of Bangladesh and the West Indies heading into today's second ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Shaheen previously led Pakistan in five Twenty20 internationals in New Zealand in January last year but was relieved of the role after a 4-1 defeat.

At 38 years and 299 days, Asif became the second oldest Pakistani Test debutant, behind Miran Bakhsh, who made his debut at 47 years and 284 days against India in 1955.

The visitors raced to a mammoth 236-4 from their 20 overs after Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to field at Hagley Oval.

Bangladesh's imploded with the bat in the dying moments of the game as they succumbed to a seven-run defeat against Sri Lanka in Navi Mumbai on Monday which saw them crash out of the ICC Women's World Cup. 

Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said that he ‘100 percent’ expects Rishad Hossain to play Tests for the Tigers and believes he can be a solid option in the five-day format as well.

One cannot expect that basket to be filled adequately when only a handful of tournaments are organised just to complete the calendar.

Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings and outside the direct qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup, Bangladesh face a crucial year ahead.

Chasing 131 for victory in a match that was reduced to 26 overs a side, Marsh scored 46 not out as the home side cruised to an easy win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Pakistan beat World Test champions South Africa by 93 runs inside four days last week with spinners taking 34 of the 40 wickets on a turning Gaddafi Stadium pitch.

Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed has been included in the Bangladesh ODI squad for the ongoing series against the West Indies.

The wicket served at Mirpur wore a dark foreboding.

Rows of empty seats glowed under the lights, as if waiting for voices that never came. The ground, where once thousands roared at every wicket and every run, now echoed only with the wind.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope on Saturday admitted that the lack of adaptability from their batters cost them the opening ODI of the three-match series against hosts Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.

“In the end, it was a great knock by Rishad,” Miraz said at the post-match presentation. 

Rishad Hossain gave Bangladesh their first breakthrough in the 12th over as the West Indies have reached 51-1 chasing 208 in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.

For fans, the nostalgia will be palpable — two legends possibly making their final bow in Australian conditions, cheered on by crowds packed with Indian supporters in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.

The match is set to begin at 1:30 pm.