In a groundbreaking moment for one-day international (ODI) cricket, the West Indies achieved a historic milestone by bowling a full 50 overs of spin in their second ODI against Bangladesh on Tuesday. This unprecedented strategy, combined with a thrilling super over, secured a narrow victory for the visitors, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The match, held in Mirpur, saw a total of 92 overs of spin, setting a new record for the highest number of spin overs in an ODI, surpassing the previous record of 78 overs. The West Indies’ decision to field five spinners—Gudakesh Motie, Alick Athanaze, Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, and Khary Pierre—paid off as they restricted Bangladesh to 213 for seven wickets. The West Indies mirrored this total, finishing at 213-9, before clinching the win with 10 runs in the super over. This marked the first time in ODI history that a team bowled exclusively with spin for the entire innings, eclipsing Sri Lanka’s 1996 record of 44 overs of slow bowling. The tactic was particularly striking for a team historically renowned for its fast-bowling prowess. Bangladesh, opting to bat first, relied heavily on their spinners, with Mustafizur Rahman being the only pace bowler used. The match’s outcome underscores the evolving dynamics of cricket strategies and the West Indies’ adaptability in modern-day cricket.