Tigers thump Windies
Winning the toss, Mashrafe had opted to bat first, but opener Anamul Haque was sent to the pavillion by West Indies captain Jason Holder with only one run on board.
Tamim and Shakib then steered the team clear of danger. Both the batsmen slowed down a little as they inched closer to century, but with the bowlers playing their part to clinch a win, the slow batting of the duo will certainly be forgotten.
Shakib was unfortunate to miss out on a century, giving a catch to Shimron Hetmyer on 97. His 121-ball innings featured six fours.
Tamim did seal his 10th ODI ton, making an unbeaten 130 off 160 balls courtesy of 10 fours and three sixes.
Mushfiqur Rahim slammed 30 in just 11 balls late on to take the visitors to a fighting total that in the end proved too much for the hosts.
The second match of the series will be played on 25 July and a win in that will seal the series.
Right after the Tests it looked impossible but Mashrafe has rejuvenated the side and as long as he is there, everything is possible.