Cricket fans are celebrating as exciting news arrives from the cricketing world. While there has been constant buzz around the upcoming 2025 Women’s World Cup, the ongoing men’s T20 series between West Indies and Bangladesh has also drawn major attention. The latest match brought a thrilling performance from West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who created a storm by taking a hat-trick and leading his team to victory over Bangladesh. His impressive bowling display has now become the talk of the cricket world.
Shepherd’s Heroic Spell in the 17th Over
Romario Shepherd began his bowling attack from the 17th over, but his success and confidence were visible right from the start. Even though West Indies had already shown dominance in the series, this particular match turned extra special because of Shepherd’s hat-trick.
The final T20 match of the three-match series was played on Friday, October 31, 2025. With this victory, West Indies completed a clean sweep in the series, winning all three matches against Bangladesh.
During this last game, Shepherd unintentionally made history when he picked up three wickets in consecutive deliveries spread across two overs — something very rare in T20 cricket. Interestingly, the player himself had no idea that he had achieved a hat-trick until his teammates told him later.
A Rare Hat-Trick in Separate Overs
Normally, a hat-trick means taking three wickets in three consecutive balls in the same over. However, Shepherd’s achievement was unusual. He took two wickets at the end of one over and then returned later to claim another wicket with the very first ball of his next over. Because the wickets came across two separate overs, Shepherd didn’t immediately realize he had completed a hat-trick.
This performance makes him only the second West Indian cricketer ever to achieve a hat-trick in T20 international cricket. The first West Indies player to do so was Jason Holder. Shepherd now joins this elite list, making history for his country.
Key Wickets That Changed the Game
In the 17th over, Shepherd dismissed Bangladesh batsmen Tanzid Hasan and Shoriful Islam, putting Bangladesh under huge pressure. Later, when he came back to bowl again, he took the wicket of Nurul Hasan on the very first ball of his new over — completing the rare hat-trick in style.
At that moment, Shepherd didn’t realize he had accomplished something so special. When reporters asked him about the hat-trick, he smiled and said he didn’t know about it until his teammates mentioned it. He also added that he was mainly focused on bowling accurately and helping his team finish the match strongly.
West Indies Win the Series 3–0
Bangladesh had posted a total of 151 runs in their innings. Chasing the target, West Indies managed to reach 152 runs, securing a hard-fought win and completing the series sweep 3–0. Shepherd’s bowling, along with good batting performances from the top order, made the victory possible.
This match showed how the West Indies team has started to regain its rhythm and confidence. Their teamwork, energy, and bowling depth were clearly visible throughout the series.
Could West Indies Perform This Well Against India?
Many fans are wondering how the West Indies team would perform if they were to play against a strong side like India. Based on their recent form and unity, West Indies look confident and capable of putting up a strong fight. Players like Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, and Nicholas Pooran have been showing good form, and their all-round performance suggests that West Indies can continue this momentum against any top team in the world.
Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick has given him recognition across the cricketing world. His control under pressure, wicket-taking ability, and calmness make him an essential player for West Indies’ future matches. The victory over Bangladesh is not just another win; it marks a moment of pride and a sign that West Indies cricket is slowly finding its old rhythm again.