India and Bangladesh has one of the most captivating rivalries in cricket history. Both sides have played high-stakes matches between each other over time.
Bangladesh made headlines worldwide when they defeated India at the 2007 ICC World Cup and proved they could compete equally with India. This event proved that Bangladesh can compete on an equal playing field against them.
ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Toss | IND Score | BAN Score | Result |
| 20-Feb-2025 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | Bangladesh won, Select to bat | 231/4 (46.3) | 228/10 (49.4) | India won by 6 wickets |
| 19-Oct-2023 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | Bangladesh won, Select to bat | 261/3 (41.3) | 256/8 (50) | India won by 7 wickets |
| 15-Sep-2023 | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | India won, Select to field | 259/10 (49.5) | 265/8 (50) | Bangladesh won by 6 runs |
| 10-Dec-2022 | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | India won, Select to bat | 409/8 (50) | 182/10 (43) | India won by 227 runs |
| 07-Dec-2022 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | India won, Select to field | 266/9 (50) | 271/7 (50) | Bangladesh won by 5 runs |
Bangladesh has quickly emerged as an emerging cricketing nation while India remains renowned in global cricket; yet their ongoing rivalry remains intense. Over 42 ODI matches, India won 33 and Bangladesh won 8, with many encounters featuring high stakes encounters featuring close finishes and perceived umpiring issues; making the 2025 ODI match sure to be another exciting chapter in their ongoing rivalry.
In 1988, India and Bangladesh met for their inaugural one-day international at Chittagong and India won comfortably. But this marked only the start of an intense rivalry that would rival that of any ODI series between teams today. Led by Mashrafe Mortaza and Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh’s team led by Mashrafe Mortaza and Tamim Iqbal they pushed India hard throughout that first match up against them; later that year in a World Cup quarter-final this match-up resulted in Bangladesh winning by 2-1; truly making history together.
Since their initial meeting, India and Bangladesh have met in various high-profile games, most notably at the 2016 Nidahas Trophy final. Bangladesh needed 11 runs off their final over with wickets intact but were devastated when two batsmen were run out consecutively to seal India’s win – leaving Bangladesh reeling in heartbreak but forever remembering this heartbreaking defeat.
Rivalry between these two nations is fuelled by their passionate fan bases. Bangladesh fans take great pride in their country’s achievements while simultaneously holding India up as an example to emulate. Indian fans appreciate Bangladesh’s progress but view them as underdogs. As time has gone on, their rivalry has become even more heated; social media wars, memes, and celebratory gestures often go viral during matches between these teams, guaranteeing spectacular performances from both teams regardless of score!
T -20 Matches
| Date | Venue | Toss | India Score | Bangladesh Score | Result |
| 12-Oct-2024 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | India won, Select to bat | 297/6 (20) | 164/7 (20) | India won by 133 runs |
| 09-Oct-2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Bangladesh won, Select to field | 221/9 (20) | 135/9 (20) | India won by 86 runs |
| 06-Oct-2024 | New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior | India won, Select to field | 132/3 (11.5) | 127 (19.5) | India won by 7 wickets (49 balls remaining) |
| 22-Jun-2024 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | Bangladesh won, Select to field | 196/5 (20) | 146/8 (20) | India won by 50 runs |
| 02-Nov-2022 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Bangladesh won, Select to field | 184/6 (20) | 145/6 (16) | India won by 5 runs (DLS method) |
India and Bangladesh will renew their long-standing rivalry when they meet for a three-match T20 series beginning Sunday, beginning with game one at Shri Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior and moving onto Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 9 and Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad for game three of this series.
India have taken a commanding lead against Bangladesh in T20 internationals so far, winning 16 out of 17 meetings between them in T20 format. Bangladesh were victorious only once back in 2019 for an inaugural T20 encounter against India; even then India prevailed by just seven runs in the final over.
This series will mark Bangladesh’s debut hosting India in a bilateral Twenty20 series and is sure to be highly-anticipated. India currently rank number one while Bangladesh are ninth on the global T20 rankings.
Surya Kumar Yadav will lead an inexperienced Indian T20 side against an equally talented Bangladesh team led by Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed – with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz expected to return after nearly 14 months away from international cricket.
Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Toss | India Score | Bangladesh Score | Result |
| Sep 27-Oct 1, 2024 | Green Park, Kanpur | India won, Select to field | 285/9d (34.4) and 98/3 (17.2) | 233 (74.2) and 146 (47) | India won by 7 wickets |
| Sep 19-22, 2024 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | Bangladesh won, Select to field | 376 (91.2) and 287/4d (64) | 149 (47.1) and 234 (62.1) | India won by 280 runs |
| Dec 22-25, 2022 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | Bangladesh won, Select to bat | 314 (86.3) and 145/7 (47) | 227 (73.5) and 231 (70.2) | India won by 3 wickets |
| Dec 14-18, 2022 | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | India won, Select to bat | 404 (133.5) and 258/2d (61.4) | 150 (55.5) and 324 (113.2) | India won by 188 runs |
| Nov 22-24, 2019 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Bangladesh won, Select to bat | 347/9d (89.4) | 106 (30.3) and 195 (41.1) | India won by an innings and 46 runs |
India and Bangladesh enjoy an intense rivalry in world cricket, strengthened by Bangladesh’s remarkable rise over two decades. Beginning as mostly domestic-only competitors, Bangladesh have transformed themselves into one of the strongest emerging challengers globally thanks to events such as 2007 ICC World Cup when they pulled off one of its greatest upsets against India.
Bangladesh’s star players began to emerge, such as Shakib becoming the world’s leading all-rounder; Mashrafe and Tamim earning reputations as powerful batsmen who would eventually apply that dominance in Test matches as well. Additionally, India had to fight back on several occasions – most recently at the 2022 Asia Cup final!
India and Bangladesh have met 15 times so far in Test matches, with India emerging victorious 13 times compared to two wins from Bangladesh. India holds a significant advantage in head-to-head stats; only five teams have more wins than losses this format.
India will look to further cement their position at the pinnacle of Test cricket when they meet Bangladesh in an upcoming series, beginning at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 20. Both sides will hope that each new encounter can add another chapter in an already captivating rivalry.
India’s bowlers were on top form as they bowled away Bangladesh for 280 runs in both innings. Bangladesh was in confident mood after its impressive 2-0 win against Pakistan last week, but were no match for an Indian side led by Ravichandran Ashwin who claimed six wickets while also scoring an incredible century with bat.
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