Sun Jan 19 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## West Indies Women Defeat Bangladesh in ODI Series Opener
**Basseterre, St. Kitts – January 19, 2025** – The West Indies women’s cricket team secured a victory over Bangladesh in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series at Warner Park today. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the West Indies capitalized on a balanced pitch expected to favor both batting and bowling.
Coming into the match on a five-game losing streak, the West Indies were looking to turn their fortunes around against a Bangladesh team boasting three wins in their last five matches. All eyes were on West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who has amassed 492 runs in her last eight matches, and bowler Zaida James, who has taken 10 wickets in her last six. Both players were expected to play key roles in the match.
While specific details of the match score are unavailable in the provided text, the West Indies ultimately triumphed. The series continues with two further ODIs.
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