India and Bangladesh are fierce rivals on the international cricket stage, and their matches carry with them immense emotional significance for both teams and supporters alike.
Litton Das is one of Bangladesh’s key batsmen who can contribute big innings and help the team. Mustafizur Rahman can also prove himself worthy during high-stakes matches.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team.
India vs Bangladesh – Players List
| India National Team | Bangladesh National Team |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Shakib Al Hasan (C) |
| Shubman Gill | Litton Das (WK) |
| Virat Kohli | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Mushfiqur Rahim |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Towhid Hridoy |
| Hardik Pandya | Mahmudullah Riyad |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Taskin Ahmed |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Mohammed Siraj | Hasan Mahmud |
| Axar Patel | Taijul Islam |
Legend:
- (C) = Captain
- (WK) = Wicketkeeper
India vs Bangladesh
India will aim to continue their dominance when they host Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series starting Wednesday, October 9 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams have shown excellent form lately and this first game should prove exciting!
India are clear favorites to win this match-up, boasting an experienced squad led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with players capable of producing individual successes in big matches. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul should contribute significantly in batting while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami provide strength on bowling attack.
Bangladesh possess an accomplished ODI team in good form. After defeating Pakistan in a Test series, their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will feel confident of giving India a run for their money in this match-up. Bangladesh have an array of experienced players like off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz and experienced batter Mahmud Ullah amongst their ranks to compete with India on an equal playing field.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch will present batsmen and spinners alike with a challenging surface, providing some early pace before becoming more spin-friendly in later overs. Media reports indicate that its surface is in good condition, while rain should not play a significant role.
India and Bangladesh both look forward to finding success at this year’s Champions Trophy tournament. India hopes to improve on their 2-2 record from previous tournaments; Bangladesh have never before taken home this coveted prize and look determined to change that.
As of 2017, both sides have faced off 29 times in one-day international (ODI) format since 2017, with India dominating in head-to-head statistics. India have won 25 of these games while Bangladesh have taken four victories; India won their last series between them back in 2024 when they beat Bangladesh 3-0; both teams will be looking for victory to boost confidence prior to facing arch-rival Pakistan next. Bangladesh are eager to use this unique opportunity by hosting India in an ODI match at home for the first time.
Schedule
On February 20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India and Bangladesh will compete for their inaugural ICC Champions Trophy match-up of 2018. While India has enjoyed an overwhelming victory rate against Bangladesh (80% win rate over four meetings), recent successes by Bangladesh in winning three out of the last five ODI matches against India makes this battle must-watch television.
Both teams will square off against one another in an upcoming three-match T20 series, starting off at the Shri Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on October 6, moving on to Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi for game two on October 9, and finally concluding at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad for match three days later.
India remain undisputedly the stronger side in both Tests and T20Is, yet Bangladesh have steadily made strides forward over time – as witnessed by their remarkable comeback win in Group Stage of 2022 World Cup against Pakistan. Their impressive showing at that tournament gave a tremendous confidence boost, so Bangladesh will hope to build on it against India with another unexpected result.
India and Bangladesh have met 42 times in ODIs, with India winning 33 and Bangladesh eight of these contests. India usually dominates this rivalry but that changed when Bangladesh stunned India at Champions Trophy semifinals and since then have met more frequently at international tournaments and Twenty-20 Internationals.
Both teams will field strong squads for this match, with Rohit Sharma set to lead India and Mohammed Shami being dropped from their respective sides by selectors, while left-arm seamer Yash Dayal earning his maiden call-up into an Indian Test side for his debut performance against Bangladesh. Virat Kohli stands out with an outstanding record against them scoring 910 runs over 16 ODIs including five centuries and nine half centuries – an astounding run rate.
Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead Bangladesh into this match as captain, looking to repeat their stellar showing from the 2022 World Cup. Their ranks boast many talented cricketers such as all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz who could both turn the tables if given enough chances.
Predictions
India and Bangladesh share an intense rivalry when it comes to shorter formats of cricket. Over 65 games between these teams have taken place across different formats – India proving more dominant over Bangladesh than vice versa in most cases – including ODIs, Tests and the Champions Trophy tournaments.
While Bangladesh has made considerable strides over time, India still ranks amongst the best sides worldwide. Therefore, this upcoming match promises to be exciting. Rohit Sharma will lead his side out as captain – one of the most successful white-ball captains worldwide.
India and Bangladesh will have plenty to prove when they meet in Dubai. India recently claimed a three-game 3-0 series win against England while Bangladesh suffered an unexpected ODI loss against West Indies; yet Bangladesh have improved significantly and can rival even the best teams worldwide.
India and Bangladesh will face each other in three cricket tests starting with a match on February 8 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, known for its well-balanced surface that allows both batsmen and bowlers to excel on. Over its history, this arena has hosted many high-stakes contests that promise an exhilarating contest between these rivals.
This series will also serve as an opportunity for both teams to prepare for June’s ICC Champions Trophy tournament; India may have an edge, while Bangladesh hopes for at least making the top four.
Bangladesh have yet to defeat India in a Test match, yet have come close on numerous occasions. One notable instance was in 2024, when Bangladesh came tantalisingly close to their first-ever Test victory against India at Mirpur – this marked a pivotal moment in Bangladeshi cricket as they steadily advance. Although still relatively newcomers to global cricket, Bangladesh have proven they can compete head-on against some of its veteran powers; adding yet another chapter of rivalry in Dubai.
Head-to-head stats
India and Bangladesh are two of the biggest cricket-playing nations in South Asia, boasting long histories and friendly rivalries which have intensified over recent years. Both teams hope to start their Champions Trophy campaigns off successfully; India currently holds an advantage in head-to-head results against Bangladesh but its bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Mashrafe Mortaza have taken plenty of wickets against India since becoming tournament hosts in 2001.
Historical statistics demonstrate the two teams have met 65 times across Test cricket matches, ODIs, and T20Is – with India coming out on top most times and enjoying superior records across the three formats. Recently though, both sides have been competitive – last playing each other at the Champions Trophy semifinal in 2017 when India took home victory by an emphatic margin.
Since their inaugural ODI match between India and Bangladesh in 1988, India have won 55 matches overall against them. India’s batting and bowling lineups have consistently thrived against Bangladesh while they struggled in high-pressure games to score runs.
Bangladesh may be relatively new to cricket, yet their players have shown immense tenacity by engaging India head on and competing at equal levels with them. This has allowed them to improve over time and become one of the top teams globally very soon.
India defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets the last time these teams met, making them favourites to do it again this time around. On the other hand, Bangladesh boasts an excellent track record in T20Is; their batsmen stand an excellent chance of scoring big against India’s formidable batting lineup. Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Amir will challenge Bangladeshi bowlers while Mehidy Hasan Miraz has come into his own lately and may play an essential role for Bangladesh by keeping Indian batters quiet with deceptive deliveries that may keep Indian batters quiet!
