Over time, India’s cricket records against Bangladesh demonstrate its dominance; however, Bangladesh is gradually improving and providing stiff competition to India’s team.
No matter the current drama, now is the time for Bangladesh to demonstrate its true mettle in global cricket history. At minimum, this World Cup must mark an important turning point in Bangladeshi cricket’s storied past. In this article, we will discuss about Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline.
History of Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team
India and Bangladesh have played 55 times across Test, ODI and T20I cricket – usually with India winning most matches but there have been some wins by Bangladesh too. India generally dominates this series but Bangladesh did manage a few victories against them as well.
Bangladesh and India have enjoyed close cricketing ties for three decades. In 1988, their first cricketing encounter took place and Bangladesh were still an associate member of ICC at this point – although now one of the premier cricket nations worldwide. Since then, however, Bangladesh have made great strides forward and become renowned as an emerging team in global cricket.
Cricket was introduced to Bangladeshi masses during British rule, yet did not gain widespread popularity until independence. By the late 1980s, its board officials sought more international exposure and competitive opportunities; consequently, an acting secretary of the Bangladesh Cricket Board wrote to the International Cricket Council asking to be admitted as a full member; shortly afterwards they were successful and Bangladesh officially joined Test cricket as a nation on November 2000.
A heated rivalry exists between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka that extends not only into their international matches, but domestic cricket as well. When Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in a Nidahas Trophy match, visiting team captain Danushka Gunathilaka took exception to a “nagin dance” celebration by host players during celebrations for victory by Bangladesh – sparking considerable debate and leading to the ban of such celebrations from cricket matches.
Bangladesh has had mixed success against India in one-day international cricket, though their best performance came in 2004 when they beat World Cup runners-up at home and claimed an historic win – its inaugural ODI win against a Test-playing nation and first ever series win!
Bangladesh has proven more adept in T20I against India than expected. In their debut T20I match-up between them, they scored an emphatic 117-4 to secure victory and set themselves on their path for future victories against them. This victory marked a turning point for their team and has set them on course towards further victories against them in future games.
Origins of Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team
Cricket first gained popularity in Bangladesh under British control over two centuries ago; however, after independence was attained in 1971 it took off with great vigor among its populace. Bangladesh became an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council in 1977 and quickly established itself in world rankings by competing successfully in ICC Trophy tournaments such as winning six in Malaysia 1997 en route to full membership allowing one-day internationals.
Bangladesh hosted its inaugural One-Day International (ODI) series between 1999-2000 and was the eighth Test nation when they participated in the seventh ICC World Cup tournament held in England that year, reaching quarter-finals before falling to India. Bangladesh went on to win its inaugural ODI against Kenya before beating Zimbabwe again shortly afterwards.
Bangladesh successfully competed against Sri Lanka for the first time in 2004 and won both Test and ODI series there, narrowly losing one by just three wickets but beating out their hosts three-match ODI series 3-0. Later in 2004, when returning for another test series and ODIs against them the following April, both matches were won 2-1 to provide much-needed confidence boost for an otherwise struggling team.
Bangladesh was in an ideal position to defeat Sri Lanka in an ODI series, yet was unable to capitalise. Both teams scored over 300 runs – Bangladesh were initially struggling but Mohammad Rafique eventually guided his side to a convincing win.
Bangladesh won its next series against West Indies 2-0, thanks to Rafique and Athar Ali Khan who shared an unbroken 137-run partnership in the first innings; additionally they scored 109 runs together during the second innings for what became the first ever century partnership between players from different nations in an ODI match. Later that same year, Bangladesh celebrated its 100th ODI when it defeated World Cup Runner-up India at Dhaka.
Matches of Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team
Bangladesh and India have long had an adversarial rivalry across all formats of cricket, with Bangladesh usually holding the advantage in Tests and ODIs. Yet over time they have shown vast improvements and are now considered one of the premier teams worldwide. India, on the other hand, have won multiple world cups while also performing admirably in Twenty20 Internationals; watching these two sides compete head-on is always exciting!
India and Bangladesh first met for the first time in November 2000 when Bangladesh officially joined the International Cricket Council as an affiliate member, making its Test debut. Since then, both nations have met multiple times; India continues to hold an advantage in all formats over Bangladesh.
Bangladesh and India first faced off against each other in 2022 during a five-match One Day International (ODI) series at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. India triumphantly won all games to extend their winning streak against Bangladesh to four.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field in the opening ODI, bowling an impressive 253 runs – Litton Das making his ODI debut and Kuldeep Sen excelling as batsmen – but ultimately lost by nine wickets due to poor lighting on day 1.
Bangladesh won the toss and put India into bat first, scoring 260/6 after 40 overs. Rohit Sharma quickly responded, hitting two centuries and contributing towards an incredible total score of 349/6.
The third ODI proved an exciting encounter. Bangladesh openers Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy made early inroads before eventually being dismissed for a combined total of 202 runs. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka took control of middle overs, with Kusal Mendis reaching his century before being dropped by Nahid Rana off Shoriful Islam for just 151 – however Mehidy Hasan Miraz held steady to guide Bangladesh to an impressive total of 291/6.
Results for Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team
India has historically outscored Bangladesh in all forms of cricket. They have won 36 out of 65 meetings against them while they can claim just five victories on their side. Yet Bangladesh has made significant strides over time and now features as a premier ODI and T20I nation.
Team India was recently ranked fifth globally in the 2019 ODI rankings and has won two Asian Cup titles and reached the quarter-finals of 2015 ICC World Cup competition. Furthermore, six ICC Trophies competitions are also played annually by non-Test playing nations.
Bangladesh has accomplished much, yet has still failed to join the elite group of Test-playing nations. Since becoming eligible to participate in international Test matches in 2000, Bangladesh’s team have yet to beat India – losing all 13 tests they played while winning nine with draws as the result.
First encountered at the 1988 Asia Cup, India overpowered their hosts by 9 wickets to capture victory and ultimately claim the tournament crown under Dilip Vengsarkar’s captaincy.
Bangladesh finally registered their inaugural One-Day International win against India in 2004 thanks to a high scoring innings by Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim. Since then they have made considerable advancements with their batting line-up, becoming more of an attractive and competitive team in ODI cricket.
Bangladesh Cricket Team, currently led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, comprises players such as Hasan Mahmud, Shubman Gill, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (Towhid Hridoy), Towhid Hridoy Jaker Ali Anik Tanvir Islam Shak Mahedi Hasan Rishad Hossain Mustafizur Rahman Shoriful Islam Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Under Chandika Hathurusingha’s tutelage this squad possessing both experienced and young players which could enable it to be an extremely competitive force across T20 and ODI formats of cricket; thus giving India ample chances in future series against India.
