India-Bangladesh cricket rivalry has become one of the most captivating stories of change and increase, competitiveness and memorable moments since India first overtook Bangladesh as a Test nation and ultimately managed to defeat them at World Cup level with dramatic victories of their own.
Bangladesh’s spinners such as Nasum Ahmed and Towhid Hridoy will play an essential part in restricting India’s powerful batsmen, while Mustafizur Rahman must also play his part in the India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team timeline.
| # | Date / Year | Tournament / Venue | Match Type | India Score | Bangladesh Score | Result | Key Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | ICC World T20, Bangalore | T20I | India – Lost | Bangladesh – Won | Bangladesh won | Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim |
| 2 | 2018 | Nidahas Trophy Final, Colombo | T20I | India – Won | Bangladesh – Lost | India won | India: Jasprit Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav |
| 3 | 2019 | Delhi T20I, Delhi | T20I | India – Lost | Bangladesh – Won | Bangladesh won | Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (Unbeaten 50+) |
| 4 | 2019 | Day-Night Test, Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Test | India – Won | Bangladesh – Lost | India won | India: Team effort; Bangladesh gained experience |
| 5 | 2024–25 | ICC Champions Trophy (T20Is & Tests) | T20I & Test | India – Won | Bangladesh – Lost | India won | India: Jasprit Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav |
First Meeting: 1988 Asia Cup (ODI)
India and Bangladesh’s cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and intensely engaging. While India remains one of the powerhouses of world cricket with an illustrious past, Bangladesh is quickly emerging as a serious challenger to India.
Since 1990 this contest has grown from close contests into nail-biting affairs which rivalries have only deepened.
Bangladesh and India met for the first time during a group stage game of the 1988 Asia Cup tournament. India triumphed, yet Bangladesh made history by becoming a full member of International Cricket Council only recently.
India won the toss and elected to bat first in this match against Bangladesh. Led by Navjot Sidhu’s impressive batting performance, Bangladesh reached 198 runs; however, India’s bowlers proved too powerful thanks to Mashrafe Mortaza’s bowling with 9 wickets down for victory courtesy of Mashrafe Mortaza.
This match marked both countries as it marked their inaugural ODI match ever played; moreover it also marked the first ever Bangladesh team playing an ODI against an Indian home nation; held at Sector 16 Stadium Chandigarh, India
Second Meeting: 1999 World Cup (ODI)
India had long dominated ODI cricket during the 1990s, yet Bangladesh slowly rose up as a force worthy of competing with top teams internationally.
Since then, their rivalry has proven both captivating and unpredictable. It has produced thrilling contests as well as unexpected upsets.
Bangladesh and India met for one of their most iconic one-day international (ODI) encounters ever played in this format. Batting first, Bangladesh scored an impressive 184 runs led by Aminul Islam’s incredible 145 run knock. This match marked Bangladesh’s start towards becoming one of ODI cricket’s powerhouse nations.
2007 World Cup (Trinidad): Bangladesh made waves worldwide when they stunned India in their group stage matchup, winning thrillingly through Mashrafe Mortaza’s devastating bowling that severely dented Indian batting and secured one of Bangladesh’s greatest victories ever – one which will go down as one of their most memorable victories ever seen at any World Cup tournament since.
Bangladesh defeated India by 28 runs at the 2019 Delhi T20I to silence critics who predicted they could never beat India on a major stage.
Their victory demonstrated their fighting spirit and ability to compete with some of the best sides in ODI cricket – making this match one of its many memorable games in this long rivalry.
Third Meeting: 2007 World Cup (ODI)
Last time India and Sri Lanka faced each other in an ODI format, India’s Sanju Samson led with an unbeaten 111 from 47 balls as their hosts posted a record 297/6 total.
Suryakumar Yadav, Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya all played crucial roles for them to beat Sri Lanka by 133 runs.
Bangladesh arrive in Dubai full of confidence after their triumph against Sri Lanka; yet they face an intimidating opponent with whom they hold an 11-1 edge over 17 meetings between themselves and UAE.
Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons maintains that their opponents are far from unbeatable, and the squad are eager to test themselves against one of the tournament favourites.
Simmons dismissed suggestions that Dubai’s pitch may favour spinners; rather he expects it to resemble what was witnessed at their opening match of competition.
Litton Das will likely keep his place in the XI, despite suffering an accidental blow to the ribs during training on the morning of this match.
He hopes to replicate his performance against Sri Lanka when he played an integral part both with bat and behind stumps in Round 1.
Fourth Meeting: 2009 World Cup (ODI)
India and Bangladesh share many cultural ties and geographic proximity, but have also developed an intense rivalry on the cricket field.
Encounters between both teams have been filled with passion and pride as both have emerged as top limited-overs cricket teams. Their encounters encapsulate national pride while sparking fierce competitive spirit that goes far beyond mere cricket matches.
India was victorious throughout their match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and made their presence felt throughout.
Their opening batsman Gautam Gambhir scored an outstanding 145 off just 102 balls while wicketkeeper MS Dhoni made quick work of scoring 72 off 52 deliveries in quick time.
Meanwhile on the field Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin excelled.
Bangladesh’s maiden victory against India in an ODI will forever be remembered due to Mashrafe Mortaza’s iconic performance against them – his devastating spin bowling proved that Bangladesh could stand up to one of the strongest cricketing rivalries worldwide and claim an incredible win! One defining moment from an intense rivalry.
Fifth Meeting: 2016 World T20 (Bangalore)
As Bangladesh becomes a formidable force in international cricket, India-Bangladesh clashes have transformed from predictable affairs to gripping battles.
Both teams are investing in young talent which may see this rivalry intensify further as more ICC tournaments and bilateral series take place.
Bangladesh was victorious against India at the 2016 ICC World T20 Group Stage and went on to make history by reaching the semi-finals before losing by seven wickets to West Indies in a match hosted by India.
India secured their place at the 2024-2025 ICC Champions Trophy by defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in test series play and then going on to claim three of four T20I matches with impressive performances by Jasprit Bumrah and Kedar Jadhav in all four T20Is played against them. Their remarkable performances helped India take home victory.
In 2019, Bangladesh made history when they participated in their inaugural day night test match against India at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Although India won, Bangladesh gained invaluable experience playing pink ball tests – marking a new chapter of rivalry between these teams.
Sixth Meeting: 2018 Nidahas Trophy Final (Colombo)
India-Bangladesh rivalry encapsulates pride and passion, with both teams striving for victory. Both sides have produced talented young cricketers who make each bilateral contest more than just bilateral contests; their matches eliciting cheers of excitement from supporters from both nations.
Both nations have an extensive history of meeting in Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is; their meetings have produced spectacular games and memorable moments.
But their rivalry has grown tremendously over time as Bangladesh has emerged as a viable team while India still dominates Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
By the 2010s, Bangladesh had produced world-class cricket players such as Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim; hence their limited-overs cricket was no longer surprising to India.
At Eden Gardens in Kolkata during the 2023 Asia Cup Bangladesh made India sweat with their performance during a day-night test – it marked an important milestone in both teams’ histories – but ultimately India clinched the trophy and gave Bangladesh pride and confidence that they could compete against one of the greatest cricketing nations worldwide.
Seventh Meeting: 2019 Delhi T20I (Delhi)
Bangladesh’s first T20I victory against India was one of the most remarkable contests ever witnessed in cricket history. Two teams that were playing to uphold their respective reputations produced an extraordinary result that left cricket fans speechless.
Mushfiqur Rahim excelled once more and led Bangladesh to an iconic win against India at Delhi. His unbeaten half century silenced critics while helping Bangladesh defeat them comfortably. A dramatic match ensued, fuelling their rivalry further.
Bangladesh-India cricket rivalry is one of a kind, and has developed over time. What began as an uneven contest has since transformed into one where Bangladesh have emerged as formidable rivals who force India to give every game their all.
Matchups between these sides are always captivating and nail-biting; their rivalry likely to intensify even further during future ICC tournaments and bilateral series as both nations invest more young talent. Fans worldwide are sure to cherish its historical moments!
