India, Oct. 22 -- In the second of the 3-match ODI series between West Indies and Bangladesh, the visitors made a world record with their bowling choices. The Shai Hope-led side bowled all 50 overs of spin, with the lone seamer in the line-up, Justin Greaves, never called upon. This was a calculated decision taken by the West Indies management, given the nature of the wicket at the Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium.

Until now, the highest number of overs bowled by spinners in a men's ODI was 44, achieved by Sri Lanka multiple times. In women's ODIs, the Sri Lankan team bowled 47 overs of spin vs India in 2004. This was the record till now if both men's and women's ODIs are considered.

In the first ODI of the series, Bangladesh's wrist spinn...