The rivalry between the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team has grown significantly over the past two decades. While India has long been one of the strongest teams in international cricket, Bangladesh has gradually improved its performance and developed into a competitive side. Matches between these two teams often attract massive attention from fans across South Asia. From early encounters dominated by India to modern matches where Bangladesh has challenged strongly, the timeline of this rivalry reflects the rapid growth of cricket in Bangladesh. Both teams have faced each other in Test matches, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals, producing memorable moments and thrilling finishes. Over time, these encounters have become more intense, with both sides eager to prove their strength on the international stage.
Latest Matches: Bangladesh vs India
Tournament
Venue
Date
Bangladesh Score
India Score
Result
Player of the Match
World Cup
Pune
2023
256/8
261/3
India won by 7 wickets
Virat Kohli
Asia Cup
Colombo
2023
265/8
259
Bangladesh won by 6 runs
Shakib Al Hasan
Asia Cup
Colombo
2023
151
152/4
India won by 6 wickets
Kuldeep Yadav
ODI Series
Dhaka
2022
271
266
Bangladesh won by 5 runs
Mehidy Hasan
ODI Series
Dhaka
2022
187
192/5
India won by 5 wickets
Ishan Kishan
Head-to-Head Record
Format
Matches
Bangladesh Wins
India Wins
No Result
Test
13
0
11
2
ODI
41
8
32
1
T20I
13
1
12
0
Total
67
9
55
3
Top Batting Performances
Player
Team
Runs
Match Type
Virender Sehwag
India
219
ODI
Virat Kohli
India
183
ODI
Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh
154
ODI
Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh
134
ODI
Best Bowling Performances
Player
Team
Wickets
Match Type
Stuart Binny
India
6/4
ODI
Kuldeep Yadav
India
5 wickets
ODI
Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh
6 wickets
ODI
Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh
5 wickets
ODI
Early Encounters (2000–2007)
Bangladesh began playing regular matches against India after gaining Test status in 2000. During the early years, India dominated most encounters due to its experienced squad and strong batting lineup. Bangladesh used these matches to gain valuable experience and develop its cricketing structure.
Year
Format
Venue
Winner
2000
Test Match
Bangladesh
India
2004
ODI Series
Bangladesh
India
2006
Test Match
India
India
2007
ODI Match
Caribbean
Bangladesh
Rising Competition (2008–2015)
Between 2008 and 2015, Bangladesh started improving its performance and began challenging India more frequently. Several matches during this period were closely contested, and Bangladesh secured some important victories that strengthened the rivalry.
Year
Series
Venue
Result
2010
ODI Series
Bangladesh
India
2012
Asia Event
Asia
Bangladesh
2014
ODI Match
Bangladesh
India
2015
ODI Series
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Modern Era Battles (2016–2025)
In recent years, the rivalry has become more competitive with both teams featuring talented players. Bangladesh has shown strong performances at home, while India continues to dominate many international tournaments.
Year
Series
Venue
Winner
2016
T20 Series
India
India
2018
ODI Series
Asia
India
2022
Test Series
Bangladesh
India
2024
Bilateral Series
Various
Draw
Memorable Matches
Some matches between Bangladesh and India have become memorable because of dramatic finishes and outstanding individual performances.
Year
Event
Format
Highlight
2007
Major Match
ODI
BAN Win
2015
Series Match
ODI
BAN Victory
2018
Tournament Match
T20
IND Win
2023
Bilateral Game
ODI
Close Finish
Conclusion
The timeline between Bangladesh and India highlights how a rivalry can grow through competitive matches and improving performances. As Bangladesh continues to develop its cricketing strength, encounters with India will likely become even more exciting in the future.
