The cricket rivalry between India and Bangladesh has steadily grown over the decades. While India has historically dominated across all formats, Bangladesh has produced some memorable performances—especially in ODIs—that have added fire to the contest.
Key Highlights of the Rivalry
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First Encounters
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ODI: 27 October 1988 – India beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets.
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Test: 10–14 November 2000 – India won by 9 wickets in Dhaka (Bangladesh’s debut Test).
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T20I: 6 June 2009 – India defeated Bangladesh by 25 runs.
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Overall Records (as of 2025)
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Tests: 15 played → India 13 wins | Bangladesh 0 | Draws 2
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ODIs: 42 played → India 33 wins | Bangladesh 8 wins | NR 1
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T20Is: 17 played → India 16 wins | Bangladesh 1 win
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Memorable Clashes
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Asia Cup Final 2016 (T20I): India beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets in Mirpur.
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Asia Cup Final 2018 (ODI): India edged past Bangladesh by 3 wickets in a nail-biter at Dubai.
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Timeline of Matches & Series
| Year / Series | Format | Result / Highlight |
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| 1988 (Sharjah) | ODI | India won by 9 wickets (first ODI meeting). |
| 2000 (Dhaka) | Test | India won by 9 wickets (Bangladesh’s debut Test). |
| 2009 (World T20, Nottingham) | T20I | India won by 25 runs (first T20I clash). |
| 2016 Asia Cup Final | T20I | India beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets. |
| 2018 Asia Cup Final | ODI | India beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in last over. |
| Dec 2022 (ODI series in Bangladesh) | ODI | BAN won first two matches; IND won 3rd by 227 runs. |
| Sept–Oct 2024 (Tour of India) | Tests & T20Is | IND won Test series 2–0; IND swept T20Is 3–0. |
| Feb 2025 (ODI in India) | ODI | India won by 6 wickets. |
Recent Results (2022–2025)
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ODIs
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Dec 2022: Bangladesh stunned India with 2–1 series win at home.
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Feb 2025: India bounced back with a 6-wicket win in their latest ODI meeting.
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Tests
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Sept–Oct 2024: India beat Bangladesh 2–0 at home.
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T20Is
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Oct 2024: India dominated 3–0 (wins by 7 wickets, 86 runs, and 133 runs).
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Upcoming Matches
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India were scheduled to tour Bangladesh in Aug–Sep 2025 for 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
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This series has been postponed to September 2026.
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Next possible meeting could be in Asia Cup 2025 (Pakistan/SL), where both teams are expected to participate.
Quick Summary
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India and Bangladesh first met in 1988 (ODI) and since then, India has maintained a clear upper hand.
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Bangladesh’s strength lies in ODIs, where they have claimed 8 wins, including notable upsets.
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India has complete dominance in Tests and T20Is.
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Some of the most thrilling encounters have come in Asia Cup finals and bilateral ODI series.
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The next confirmed bilateral series is now set for 2026
