Bangladesh put up a strong batting display in the first ODI against the West Indies at Warner Park, St. Kitts, posting 294/6 in their 50 overs—their second-highest ODI total in the Caribbean.

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh struggled early, losing Soumya Sarkar (19 off 18) and Litton Das (2 off 7) for just 40 runs.

However, Tanzid Hasan and skipper Mehidy Hasan steadied the innings with a crucial 79-run stand. Tanzid scored a fluent 60 off 60 balls, including six fours and three sixes, while Mehidy, dropped twice, capitalized to notch 74 off 101 balls with six boundaries and a six.

Afif Hossain contributed 28 off 29 balls, forming a 54-run partnership with Miraz before both departed.

The late fireworks came from Mahmudullah and Zakir Ali Anik, who added 96 runs off 74 balls for the sixth wicket. Zakir smashed 48 off 40 balls with three fours and three sixes, while Mahmudullah stayed unbeaten on 50 off 44 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes, marking his 30th ODI half-century.

West Indies’ bowlers struggled for rhythm. Romario Shepherd claimed 3/55, while Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales picked up two and one wickets, respectively.

Bangladesh’s total of 294 is their fourth-highest against the West Indies in ODIs. They now aim to follow up their batting success with a strong performance in the field to defend the score.