Cricket fans have a packed Saturday on 18 October 2025. Three games run at the same time in different countries. Bangladesh play West Indies in the first one day game of their series. New Zealand meet England in a T20 match in Christchurch. In Colombo, New Zealand Women face Pakistan Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup. The day gives spin duels in Asia and big hits in the Southern Hemisphere – every sort of fan gets action.

Match 1: Bangladesh vs West Indies (ODI)

Venue & Timing

• Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
• Start: 1:00 PM IST

Last Match Performance

Bangladesh want to show they still rule at home in 50-over games. Their last few matches had bright moments, mostly from the spin bowlers and the middle order batsmen – yet the team still leaks runs and wickets in clusters. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain besides Mahmudullah around him – the line up looks steady on paper.

West Indies arrive with a squad that mixes fresh faces and older heads. Shai Hope leads and holds the top order together. Ackeem Auguste or Gudakesh Motie add spark, but the batters must learn to survive on slow turning pitches.

Players to Watch

• Bangladesh – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das
• West Indies – Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd

The Mirpur pitch helps spin – Bangladesh sense a chance to go one up. West Indies carry fearless stroke play – the game should stay open until the last over.

Match 2: New Zealand vs England (T0I)

Venue & Timing

• Venue – Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Time (IST): 11:45 AM

Last Match Performance

The second T20 of England’s New Zealand tour is here and both sides need a win. New Zealand play tidy cricket at home and trust their openers and a reliable attack.

England carry a long batting line up that hits hard. Jos Buttler captains the side and shares the crease with Phil Salt, Harry Brook besides Liam Livingstone. Sam Curran or Reece Topley take the new ball. The last few games between the sides were tight – Christchurch should see a fierce contest as England aim to beat New Zealand on their own soil.

Players to Watch

• New Zealand – Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner
• England – Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Sam Curran

Match 3: New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women (ICC Women’s World Cup)

Venue & Timing

• Venue – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Time (IST): 3:00 PM

Last Match Performance

The Women’s World Cup moves on to New Zealand Women against Pakistan Women. Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr next to Lea Tahuhu keep New Zealand near the top of the table and in the hunt for a semi final spot.

Pakistan Women have mixed results – yet their batting and bowling show slow, clear gains. Nida Dar leads the team and contributes with both bat and ball. Aliya Riaz besides Fatima Sana give the eleven balance. Pakistan need runs from the middle order if they want to surprise a settled New Zealand team.

Players to Watch

• New Zealand Women – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Lea Tahuhu
• Pakistan Women – Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana

Conclusion

Cricket fans will spend the day watching top level games in three different types of matches. In Dhaka, Bangladesh slow bowlers will try to stop the West Indies big hitters. In Australia, New Zealand besides England start their T20 series with hard hitting and close endings. In Colombo, the Women’s World Cup continues – New Zealand Women want steady results, Pakistan Women want to turn their luck around.

From early morning to late night India time, 18 October 2025 will be a worldwide cricket festival – three countries, three kinds of cricket and non-stop thrills.

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