India and Bangladesh’s rivalry in cricket has become ever more intense over time, although India still holds the upper hand when it comes to Test and ODI cricket. Bangladesh, however, is gradually closing the gap.
“This rivalry has resulted in plenty of banter, controversy, and emotional moments on both sides. Cricket isn’t about balanced statistics — its beauty lies in passion and pride for what the sport stands for; anything could happen at any time!
Check out the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Stats to see how both sides have performed over the years.”
| # | Date | Format / Match | Result / Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Feb 2025 | ODI — 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Dubai | Bangladesh 228 all out, India 231/4 → India won by 6 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
| 2 | 12 Oct 2024 | T20I | India 297/6, Bangladesh 164/7 → India won by 133 runs (AiScore) |
| 3 | 09 Oct 2024 | T20I | India 221/9, Bangladesh 135/9 → India won by 86 runs (Cricket World Cup) |
| 4 | 06 Oct 2024 | T20I | India 132/3, Bangladesh 127/10 → India won by 7 wickets (Cricket World Cup) |
| 5 | 27 Sep 2024 | Test | India 383 (1st innings), Bangladesh 379 — chased in 2nd innings → India won by 7 wickets (AiScore) |
India vs. Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh cricket rivalry is one of the fiercest in all of sport, exuding national pride, passion, and competition against an established nation like Bangladesh.
Fueling this rivalry are young talent players not afraid to challenge established sides like India – these emerging stars have had an enormous effect on both countries’ game thus far – likely intensifying this rivalry further as Bangladesh develops.
Bangladesh and India’s cricket rivalry has produced some of the most intense matches ever witnessed in cricket history.
Marked by nail-biting thrillers, both sides have striven hard to develop their skills and create entertaining matches for fans of both teams alike.
Bangladesh have demonstrated they can compete on equal terms with India in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
A key moment was the 2004 ODI at Dhaka when Bangladesh defeated India for the first time ever. Mashrafe Mortaza led his side to an 18 run victory.
Since then, Bangladesh have made remarkable gains in ODIs and Asia Cup matches. Their batting order is more balanced, they have learned to adapt more quickly to fast bowling, strengthened their middle order, strengthened leadership and proved they can win tight matches by showing composure and fighting spirit; their 2022 ODI in Dhaka proved this point perfectly with them winning by one wicket; it highlighted Bangladesh’s ability to achieve victory against all odds.
History
India-Bangladesh rivalry is one of the fiercest in cricket. From 2007’s shock victory through 2016’s heartbreak loss, this match has provided audiences with something worth cheering about and something to remember for years.
Beyond teams and cricket itself, this rivalry speaks volumes of passion, pride, and the unpredictable beauty that defines this sport.
Bangladesh made their competitive international debut when they entered Group B of the 1979 ICC Trophy tournament held in England, along with Canada, Denmark and Fiji.
While Bangladesh managed two wins out of three matches played and lost another, meaning that in order to advance they needed to defeat Denmark by one wicket. Aminul Islam scored his maiden Test century on debut to show their resolve as fighters rather than just participants in Test matches.
They gradually improved over the years until in 2000s they began challenging India in One Day Internationals; winning multiple games thanks in large part thanks Shakib Al Hasan who gave India batsmen sleepless nights!
Bangladesh reached the first semi-final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars with an upset victory against India A. India were in control throughout most of the match until Akbar Ali attempted a run out which could have been called off, ultimately handing Bangladesh victory by just one run due to Suyash Sharma’s wide ball delivery.
Although Bangladesh have improved, they remain an underdog against India in ODI matches. India are a powerful team and hard to defeat at home; but Bangladesh are capable of shocking them if they play well and have some luck on their side.
Matches
India and Bangladesh have played several matches over time, from their inaugural one-day international in 1988 up to their most recent 2023 Asia Cup encounter in 2024.
Each one-day international has represented national pride as well as competition against top cricket teams from each nation. This India vs Bangladesh timeline shows the history of their rivalry as it has progressed over time.
On February 9, India won their match against Bangladesh by an overwhelming 208 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
India won the toss and elected to bat first before Virat Kohli, Murali Vijay, and Wriddhiman Saha scored many runs to give India an early advantage.
India and Bangladesh’s cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in world cricket, featuring one-on-one matches that regularly end with nail-biting finishes, big upsets, and heated moments.
While India has long held dominance over Bangladesh in terms of dominating world cricket, this rivalry has witnessed significant strides made by Bangladesh to compete against top cricket nations – even India! – making for some memorable moments. This blog will explore their rich history together with some memorable highlights.
Bangladesh currently ranks eighth in the world and has made significant strides over recent years to become more popular within their own population and develop passion for cricket.
Many fans are eagerly awaiting this year’s India-Bangladesh series; competition will take place at multiple venues nationwide including Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and Bangabandhu National Stadium both located within Bangladesh itself.
Venues
India has long dominated international cricket, but Bangladesh is making notable advances and should no longer be considered a minnow team.
Bangladesh has recently secured several victories against India and provided thrilling contests during ODIs; making 2023 Asia Cup an excellent chance for them to add another win against this formidable opponent.
Indian cricket team has shown progress over recent years both domestically and overseas. While their home record remains strong, they have struggled in other countries.
But this year is shaping up well; with several talented players making up its squad and working to better manage workloads. Also being introduced is a fitness program which should help players maintain peak performance over longer durations of time.
Even though India holds the record for most One Day International wins, they still fall far short of perfection as an entire team.
Yet India boasts several talented individuals who can excel under any circumstance; Virat Kohli stands out as an exceptional example, regularly being one of the top performers at ICC tournaments and bilateral series.
Akbar Ali miscues an attempted throw from point blank and sends Harsh Dubey for three runs, sending the game into Super Over where India will look to extend their dominance against Bangladesh.
All the brainfade moments from Bangladesh, particularly Akbar’s misfires, did not prove costly due to Ripon Mondal’s brilliant bowling; Ripon Mondal will undoubtedly play a critical role in Bangladesh reaching their final.
Schedule
Bangladesh men’s national cricket team, better known as the Tigers, are full members of the International Cricket Council and hold both Test and One-Day International (ODI) status.
Governed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), their first Test match took place in 1998 but gained ODI status after scoring one of the biggest upsets ever witnessed at World Cup history against Pakistan the following year.
Since then, Afghanistan have seen tremendous strides forward in both formats of cricket; emerging as one of the toughest sides to beat at home. S
hakib Al Hasan now ranks as all-time ODI wicket-taker, while Mashrafe Mortaza remains one of the most destructive batsmen worldwide when playing at home.
Bangladesh will come into this game knowing a win will seal their ticket into the final. India have shown their mettle during Super Fours; their performance against Sri Lanka was nothing short of amazing.
India are currently playing at an excellent level and should they continue at this pace, it will be hard for Bangladesh to beat them even in Dubai. They will look forward to taking another step toward winning an eighth World Cup championship title.
Indian bowlers will rely heavily on the conditions in Dubai to give them an advantage against Bangladesh’s talented batters, and Varun Aaron and Bhuvneshwar Kumar should lead the charge, with Umesh Yadav and Axar Patel providing support.
Bangladesh may use spinners effectively – though how quickly they adapt will ultimately determine their success on these pitches; batsmen should stay low, striking shots through gaps rather than trying to hit long boundaries which might prove difficult due to this surface.
