The rivalry between India and Bangladesh in cricket has grown significantly over the past few decades. Although India has traditionally been a cricketing powerhouse, Bangladesh has made remarkable strides, turning their clashes into exciting contests. This article dives deep into the statistics of the India National Cricket Team vs. Bangladesh National Cricket Team matchups across different formats.

Head-to-Head Statistics Across All Formats

The matches between India and Bangladesh have often been dominated by India, but Bangladesh has pulled off impressive wins on several occasions. Below are the head-to-head statistics across all formats: Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

1. India vs. Bangladesh in test matches

Test cricket is known for being the ultimate test of skill, strategy, and endurance. The matches between these two teams have been primarily dominated by India, but Bangladesh has shown signs of growth.

• Total test matches played: 13
• India Wins 10
• Bangladesh wins: 0
• Draws: 3

India has had an upper hand in Test matches, securing most of the wins. Bangladesh, though, has shown improvements in their bowling and batting, which may soon lead to competitive Test matches between these two teams.

2. India vs. Bangladesh in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)

ODIs have seen a more competitive edge between the two nations, with Bangladesh pulling off a few memorable victories against India, especially in the Asia Cup and ICC tournaments.

• Total ODI matches played: 40
• India wins 31
• Bangladesh wins 8
• No Result: 1

Though India leads in the win column, Bangladesh’s victories in key matches (such as their win in the 2007 World Cup) have left a lasting impression on the rivalry.

3. India vs. Bangladesh in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)

T20 matches between India and Bangladesh have been thrilling, with close finishes and memorable performances. India generally holds the upper hand, but Bangladesh has come close on several occasions.

• Total T20 Matches Played: 12
• India wins 11
• Bangladesh wins 1

The lone victory of Bangladesh came in 2019 during the T20I series in India, where they beat India by 7 wickets.

Key Players in the Rivalry

1. India’s Key Performers

• Virat Kohli: Kohli has been a cornerstone for India in all formats against Bangladesh. His ability to anchor innings and finish games makes him a vital player in this rivalry.
• Rohit Sharma: Known for his high scores in ODIs and T20Is, Rohit has frequently dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack.
• Jasprit Bumrah: One of the finest bowlers in world cricket, Bumrah’s pace and precision have troubled Bangladesh’s batters across formats.

2. Bangladesh’s Key Performers

• Shakib Al Hasan: A world-class all-rounder, Shakib has been Bangladesh’s backbone in both batting and bowling. His consistent performances against India have kept Bangladesh competitive.
• Mushfiqur Rahim: The wicketkeeper-batsman has played several important knocks against India, particularly in the middle order.
• Mustafizur Rahman: Mustafizur’s clever variations, especially in limited-overs cricket, have troubled Indian batsmen in the past.

Memorable Encounters Between India and Bangladesh

1. ICC World Cup 2007

In one of the biggest upsets in cricket history, Bangladesh knocked India out of the 2007 World Cup in the group stage. Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shakib Al Hasan guided Bangladesh to a memorable win.

2. Asia Cup Final 2016

In a rain-affected final, India beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets to win the Asia Cup. However, Bangladesh’s performance throughout the tournament showcased their rise in limited-overs cricket.

3. Nidahas Trophy Final 2018

A T20I tri-series final that went down to the wire. Dinesh Karthik’s last-over heroics helped India snatch victory from Bangladesh’s grasp, winning by 4 wickets with a last-ball six.