The India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline is one of cricket’s most compelling stories of growth, persistence, and occasional stunning upset. When these two South Asian neighbours meet on a cricket field, the stakes are always higher than the scoreboard. Both nations carry the weight of enormous fan bases, shared history, and a competitive fire that turns every encounter into an event.
India entered this rivalry as one of cricket’s established powerhouses — a World Cup winner, a nation where cricket is not just a sport but a religion. Bangladesh arrived as the determined underdog, a nation that had fought for Test status against all scepticism and proved the doubters wrong with a spirit that has since become the defining characteristic of their cricketing identity.
What began in 1988 as a one-sided encounter at the Asia Cup has evolved, across more than three decades and 75-plus international matches, into one of the most emotionally charged rivalries in Asian cricket. This complete timeline traces every phase of that journey — from the earliest meetings to the most recent clashes of 2025 — with head-to-head records, defining moments, and the individuals who shaped each chapter.
| Quick Answer: The India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline spans from October 1988 to the present. Across all formats, India have won the majority of matches with a dominant record in Tests (13 wins, 0 losses, 2 draws) and T20Is (17 wins, 1 loss). Bangladesh’s most famous victory remains the 2007 ICC World Cup group stage win that eliminated India from the tournament. The rivalry has intensified significantly since 2015 as Bangladesh’s cricketing standards have risen. |
Head-to-Head Records: The Numbers at a Glance
Before tracing the timeline match by match, here is a consolidated overview of where the two teams stand in their head-to-head records across all formats as of the end of 2025.
| Format | Matches | India Won | Bangladesh Won | Drawn/NR |
| Tests | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| One-Day Internationals (ODIs) | 44 | 35 | 8 | 1 |
| T20 Internationals (T20Is) | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Total (All Formats) | 77 | 65 | 9 | 3 |
India’s dominance across all three formats is clear. However, the raw numbers tell only part of the story. Bangladesh’s eight ODI wins and their solitary T20I victory include some of the most memorable moments in the rivalry — moments that have shifted the narrative from a predictable outcome to a genuine contest.
Phase 1 — The Early Era (1988 to 1999)
The First Meeting: Asia Cup 1988
The India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline officially begins on 27 October 1988 at the M.A. Aziz Stadium in Chittagong during the Asia Cup. Bangladesh, not yet a Test-playing nation, was still establishing its cricketing infrastructure when the two sides met in this early ODI encounter.
India won the match comprehensively by 9 wickets. The scoreline reflected the enormous gap in cricketing development between the two nations at that time. Bangladesh were bowled out for a modest total, and India’s openers knocked off the runs without losing more than one wicket. The match was largely a footnote in India’s cricketing calendar but represented a significant step for Bangladesh’s growing ambitions in international cricket.
Throughout the 1990s, the encounters remained infrequent and the results were similarly one-sided. Bangladesh were competing in the World Cricket League structure and making limited appearances in major tournaments, while India were building toward the powerhouse status they would cement by the early 2000s. The few meetings that took place during this decade followed the familiar pattern — India winning comfortably, Bangladesh gaining experience.
Phase 2 — Bangladesh’s Test Debut and the 2000s
November 2000: Bangladesh’s Inaugural Test
| 2000 | Bangladesh’s First Test Match — Dhaka India won by 9 wickets. Bangladesh 400 all out and 91; India 429/8 dec. |
The most significant single event in the early history of this rivalry was Bangladesh’s elevation to Test status in 2000. Their inaugural Test match, played on 10-13 November 2000 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, was against India.
The symbolism was powerful. Bangladesh had fought for years to be recognised as a Test-playing nation, and their first match was against one of the giants of the game. India won by 9 wickets, and while the result was expected, the occasion was historic for Bangladesh cricket. The match included a 145-run partnership in Bangladesh’s first innings that hinted at the potential within the developing team. Despite the loss, the sheer act of playing Test cricket against India on home soil was a milestone that the Bangladesh cricket community celebrated.
India’s Sadagoppan Ramesh and SS Das opened the batting and knocked off the target without significant alarm. For Bangladesh, the match was a beginning — a reference point from which their Test journey would unfold over the next two decades and beyond.
The 2000s: India’s Continued Dominance
The early 2000s saw regular encounters as Bangladesh participated in more international tournaments and hosted bilateral series. In each format, India maintained their dominance — winning Test matches comfortably, taking ODI series without significant difficulty, and treating bilateral tours as opportunities to develop their squad depth.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, were building their domestic cricket infrastructure, developing players who would eventually challenge India. Names like Mohammad Ashraful, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shakib Al Hasan were beginning to emerge through the domestic system, and their development would prove crucial to what was coming in 2007.
Phase 3 — The Defining Moment: 2007 World Cup
March 17, 2007: The Upset That Changed Everything
| 2007 | ICC Cricket World Cup Group Stage — Port of Spain, Trinidad Bangladesh beat India by 5 wickets. India 191; Bangladesh 192/5. India eliminated from group stage. |
If there is one match that defines the entire India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline, it is the ICC Cricket World Cup encounter on 17 March 2007 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. India were eliminated from the group stage of a World Cup for the first time in 20 years, and Bangladesh were the team that ended their campaign.
India batted first and were dismissed for 191, a total that was always under par at this level of cricket. Tamim Iqbal provided a solid platform at the top of the order before Mushfiqur Rahim — who would go on to become Bangladesh’s most reliable middle-order batter in this rivalry — played a composed innings to guide his team home. Bangladesh chased the target with five wickets in hand.
The reaction in Dhaka was unlike anything Bangladesh cricket had produced. Fans poured into the streets. The victory was not just a cricket result — it was a statement of national pride, a signal that Bangladesh cricket had arrived at a level where upsetting the established giants was a genuine possibility rather than a fantasy.
For India, the defeat was devastating. It ended their 2007 World Cup campaign in the group stage and sent shockwaves through Indian cricket, triggering significant changes in squad selection and team management in the years that followed. The loss also provided something even more lasting — a permanent shift in how India approached matches against Bangladesh. What had previously been treated as a comfortable fixture was now recognised as a genuine risk.
| Historic Fact: The 2007 ICC World Cup group stage victory against India remains Bangladesh’s most celebrated result in international cricket. It is the match most Bangladeshi cricket fans cite as the moment the team announced itself on the world stage. |
Phase 4 — Growing Pains and Asia Cup Drama (2009 to 2014)
2009: First T20 International
| 2009 | First T20 International between India and Bangladesh India won comfortably. The format was new for both sides; India’s experience at T20 cricket gave them a decisive advantage. |
The two nations played their first T20 International in 2009, adding a third format dimension to the rivalry. India’s strength in the shortest format was evident immediately — their batting depth, bowling variety, and tournament experience all gave them significant advantages over Bangladesh in the T20 format from the very beginning.
2012 Asia Cup: Bangladesh Stuns India in Dhaka
| 2012 | Asia Cup — Mirpur, Dhaka Bangladesh beat India in the Asia Cup group stage. A landmark win on home soil that raised Bangladesh’s ODI profile significantly. |
The 2012 Asia Cup in Dhaka produced a significant result when Bangladesh beat India on home soil during the group stage of the tournament. The victory was celebrated with the same intensity as the 2007 World Cup upset, reinforcing the message that in home conditions, Bangladesh were capable of matching and beating the best teams in Asia.
This period also saw Bangladesh developing their home advantage into a genuine weapon. Their spin-friendly pitches at Mirpur and Chittagong created conditions where their domestic spinners could outperform visiting batting lineups. India, despite their quality, were occasionally troubled by these conditions in ways that more established Test nations rarely experienced in familiar South Asian conditions.
Phase 5 — Bangladesh’s Golden Run: 2015
The 2015 ODI Series: Bangladesh Win at Home
| 2015 | ODI Series in Dhaka Bangladesh won the series 2-1, their most complete bilateral series performance against India up to that point. |
The year 2015 represented the high-water mark of Bangladesh’s ODI performances against India up to that point. Playing at home in Dhaka, Bangladesh won the bilateral ODI series 2-1 — one of the most significant series results in the history of this rivalry.
The series confirmed that the 2012 Asia Cup win was not an anomaly. Bangladesh, led by their experienced core of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shakib Al Hasan, were capable of constructing and executing game plans that put India under sustained pressure. The home conditions helped, but the performances reflected real quality rather than pitch-assisted advantage alone.
For Indian cricket, the series loss was a reminder that Bangladesh could no longer be considered a routine fixture. The result prompted discussions within the BCCI about squad selection and preparation for tours to Bangladesh, which had developed into a genuinely challenging cricketing destination.
Phase 6 — ICC Tournaments and Bilateral Series (2016 to 2023)
2016 ICC T20 World Cup: India vs Bangladesh
| 2016 | ICC T20 World Cup — Bengaluru India beat Bangladesh by 1 run. One of the most dramatic finishes in T20 World Cup history. |
The 2016 ICC T20 World Cup produced the most dramatic match in the India-Bangladesh T20 rivalry. India needed to defend a small total, and Bangladesh needed just 2 runs off the final 3 balls with 2 wickets in hand. Hardik Pandya bowled out of his skin in the final over, conceding only 1 run, and India won by a single run.
The match in Bengaluru was played in front of a capacity crowd and gripped cricket fans across both nations. Bangladesh fans were devastated — they had come agonisingly close to what would have been the biggest T20 victory in their history. India fans were relieved in a way that acknowledged how close the result had been. The match cemented India vs Bangladesh as must-watch cricket in the T20 format.
November 2019: Bangladesh’s Only T20I Win
| 2019 | 1st T20I — Delhi Bangladesh beat India by 7 wickets. India fielded a rotated squad; Bangladesh took full advantage with a commanding chase. |
Bangladesh’s only T20I win against India came in November 2019 in Delhi during the first match of a three-match series. India, resting several senior players and fielding a rotated squad, gave Bangladesh their opportunity — and Bangladesh took it convincingly, chasing down the target with 7 wickets to spare.
India recovered to win the series 2-1, winning the second and third T20Is in Rajkot and Nagpur respectively. But the Delhi result remained significant — it proved that Bangladesh could win T20 internationals against India, and it gave the Bangladesh T20 side a confidence that filtered through into subsequent performances.
2022 T20 World Cup: India vs Bangladesh in Adelaide
| 2022 | ICC T20 World Cup — Adelaide India beat Bangladesh by 5 runs (DLS method). An incredibly tight encounter decided by weather intervention. |
The 2022 ICC T20 World Cup encounter in Adelaide was another tense affair. Rain interrupted play and the DLS method was applied, with India winning by 5 runs — a margin that felt almost as narrow as the 1-run result in Bengaluru in 2016. Bangladesh contested the application of the DLS method, arguing that conditions had changed significantly, but the result stood.
2022 India Tour of Bangladesh: Tests
India toured Bangladesh for Tests in 2022, winning both matches to extend their unbeaten Test record in this rivalry. The first Test in Chittagong was won by 188 runs; the second in Mirpur by 3 wickets in what was a closely fought contest. Bangladesh showed improvement in Test quality compared to earlier encounters, making India work hard for their victories.
2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
| 2023 | ICC Cricket World Cup — Group Stage India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets. A comprehensive performance in Pune that continued India’s ICC tournament dominance over Bangladesh. |
India’s continued dominance in ICC tournaments was affirmed at the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Pune. India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets, with their batting lineup efficiently chasing down the target. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer constructed the partnership that sealed India’s victory, with the result reinforcing that in ICC tournaments, Bangladesh have been unable to replicate their bilateral series performances against India.
Phase 7 — The Modern Era: 2024 and 2025
2024 T20 World Cup: Super 8 Stage
| June 2024 | ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 — Antigua India beat Bangladesh by 50 runs. Rohit Sharma’s side delivered a clinical performance to advance to the semi-finals. |
India and Bangladesh met in the Super 8 stage of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in Antigua. India batted first and posted a competitive total, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both contributing before the middle order took the innings deep. Bangladesh’s chase never found the momentum it needed, and India won by 50 runs in a match that showed the continued gap between the sides in high-pressure ICC tournaments.
India went on to win the 2024 T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa in the final. Bangladesh exited in the Super 8 stage. For India, the tournament win was a culmination of years of T20 development. For Bangladesh, it underlined the work still needed to challenge India at the knockout stages of major events.
September 2024: Bangladesh Tour of India — Tests and T20Is
| Sep 2024 | Bangladesh tour of India — 2 Tests + 3 T20Is Tests: India won 2-0 (280 runs in Chennai, 7 wickets in Kanpur). T20Is: India won 3-0. |
Bangladesh toured India in September 2024 for a bilateral series featuring two Tests and three T20 Internationals. The Test series was played in Chennai and Kanpur, and India won both matches convincingly.
The first Test in Chennai ended with India winning by 280 runs — a comprehensive result that underlined the persistent gap in Test quality between the two sides. The second Test in Kanpur produced a closer contest but India won by 7 wickets. Bangladesh’s batting was once again unable to deal with India’s pace attack combined with home conditions.
The T20I series was equally one-sided. India won all three matches — by 7 wickets, by 86 runs, and by 133 runs — a level of dominance in the format that reflected India’s improved depth following the 2024 World Cup triumph. Hardik Pandya was the standout performer across the series, hitting 118 runs in three matches to win the Player of the Series award. India also posted 297/6 in one of the T20Is in Hyderabad — the highest score in India vs Bangladesh T20I history.
Asia Cup 2025: Dubai Super 4 Stage
| Sep 24, 2025 | Asia Cup Super 4 — Dubai International Cricket Stadium India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs. Abhishek Sharma scored 75 off 37 balls. Bangladesh all out for 127 chasing 169. |
The most recent high-profile encounter in the India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline took place at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. Batting first in the Super 4 stage of the tournament, India posted 168/6 in 20 overs.
The hero of the match was Abhishek Sharma, the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad opener who had established himself as one of India’s most dynamic T20 batters. He scored 75 off just 37 balls, playing fearlessly from the first ball and setting up India’s total with a powerplay performance that left Bangladesh’s bowlers searching for answers. Hardik Pandya added useful runs in the slog overs.
Bangladesh’s chase began with intent but the target proved beyond them. Saif Hassan — one of Bangladesh’s brightest young batters — scored 69 runs in a fighting knock that demonstrated the next generation’s quality, but India’s bowling attack was collectively too strong on the night. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah shared wickets, and Bangladesh were dismissed for 127 in 19.3 overs. India won by 41 runs.
August 2025: Planned Tour Called Off
India’s scheduled bilateral tour of Bangladesh in August 2025 — which was to include three ODIs and three T20Is — was officially cancelled amid security concerns following the political upheaval in Bangladesh in 2024 and related complications in tour planning. As of the end of 2025, the series has not been formally rescheduled.
| Note: The cancellation of the August 2025 tour was driven by external security and political factors rather than any cricketing dispute between the two boards. Both BCCI and BCB have publicly indicated a desire to reschedule the series when conditions allow. |
All-Time Records and Statistics
Test Cricket Record
| Stat | Record |
| Total Tests Played | 15 |
| India Wins | 13 |
| Bangladesh Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Bangladesh’s first Test | November 10, 2000 (vs India, Dhaka) |
| India’s highest Test total vs BAN | 687/6 dec — Hyderabad, 2016 |
| Lowest Bangladesh Test total vs IND | 87 all out — 2007 |
| Most Test runs for India vs BAN | Virat Kohli — 700+ runs |
| Bangladesh’s best Test performance | Mushfiqur Rahim — consistent contributor across multiple series |
ODI Record
| Stat | Record |
| Total ODIs Played | 44 |
| India Wins | 35 |
| Bangladesh Wins | 8 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Bangladesh’s most significant ODI win | 2007 World Cup — by 5 wickets |
| Bangladesh’s most recent ODI series win | 2015 — 2-1 at home |
| Biggest India ODI win vs BAN | By 9 wickets (1988 Asia Cup) |
| Most ODI runs for Bangladesh vs India | Mushfiqur Rahim — 1,800+ runs across the rivalry |
T20I Record
| Stat | Record |
| Total T20Is Played | 18 |
| India Wins | 17 |
| Bangladesh Wins | 1 |
| Bangladesh’s only T20I win | November 2019, Delhi — by 7 wickets |
| India’s highest T20I score vs BAN | 297/6 — Hyderabad, October 2024 |
| Bangladesh’s highest T20I vs India | 166/8 — Colombo, 2018 |
| Most dramatic T20I result | India beat Bangladesh by 1 run — Bengaluru T20 World Cup 2016 |
Key Players Who Defined the Rivalry
For India
- Virat Kohli — India’s most consistent batter in this fixture across both Tests and ODIs. His technique against Bangladesh’s spinners and pace attack has been exemplary across multiple series.
- Rohit Sharma — Dominant as opener in limited-overs cricket, Rohit’s innings against Bangladesh in ODIs and T20Is often set the tone for India’s performances.
- Jasprit Bumrah — Has repeatedly troubled Bangladesh’s top order with pace and swing. A decisive bowling presence in both home and away conditions.
- Abhishek Sharma — The most recent match-winner in this rivalry, his 75 off 37 balls at Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai was among the most spectacular individual performances in the modern timeline.
- Hardik Pandya — Player of the Series in the 2024 T20I series against Bangladesh, his all-round contributions have been consistently impactful.
For Bangladesh
- Mushfiqur Rahim — Bangladesh’s most reliable contributor against India across all three formats. Over 1,800 international runs in this rivalry, including key knocks in the 2007 World Cup and the 2015 ODI series.
- Tamim Iqbal — Bangladesh’s greatest opening batter, Tamim provided the platform for the 2007 World Cup chase and was integral to multiple Bangladesh victories against India in ODI cricket.
- Shakib Al Hasan — The most complete cricketer Bangladesh has produced. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball against India has made him Bangladesh’s most dangerous individual weapon in this fixture.
- Mustafizur Rahman — His cutters and off-pace variations have consistently troubled Indian batters in ODI and T20I cricket since his emergence in 2015.
- Saif Hassan — The latest name to emerge as a Bangladesh match-winner, his 69 in the Asia Cup 2025 loss signalled that new talent is ready to contribute against India.
ICC Tournament Results: India vs Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh have met multiple times in ICC events across all three formats. India’s record in ICC tournaments against Bangladesh is perfect in the T20 World Cup format and very strong in ODI World Cup encounters.
| Tournament | Year | Result |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 1999 | India won |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2007 | Bangladesh WON by 5 wickets (eliminated India) |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2007 | India won |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2012 | India won |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2014 | India won |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2016 | India won by 1 run |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2017 | Bangladesh won (semi-final reached) |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2021 | India won by 5 runs (DLS) |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2022 | India won by 5 runs (DLS) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2023 | India won by 7 wickets |
| ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 | 2024 | India won by 50 runs |
| Key Stat: India have won all five T20 World Cup matches against Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s only ICC tournament victory against India remains the 2007 Cricket World Cup group stage match in Port of Spain — the upset that changed the narrative of this entire rivalry. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did India and Bangladesh first play each other?
India and Bangladesh first played each other on 27 October 1988 in Chittagong during the Asia Cup. India won by 9 wickets. Bangladesh were not yet a Test-playing nation at this point.
Has Bangladesh ever beaten India in a Test match?
No. Bangladesh have never beaten India in a Test match. As of the end of 2025, India lead the Test head-to-head 13-0 with 2 matches drawn. Bangladesh have never won a Test against India across 15 meetings since their inaugural Test in 2000.
What is Bangladesh’s most famous victory against India?
Bangladesh’s most famous victory against India is the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on 17 March 2007. Bangladesh chased down 191 with 5 wickets to spare, eliminating India from the tournament. It remains the defining match of the India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline.
Has Bangladesh ever won a T20I against India?
Yes, exactly once. Bangladesh beat India by 7 wickets in the first T20I of the 2019 series in Delhi. India were fielding a rotated squad. Bangladesh won the match convincingly but India recovered to win the series 2-1. This remains Bangladesh’s only T20I victory against India.
What is the overall head-to-head record between India and Bangladesh?
Across all formats up to the end of 2025, India have won approximately 65 of 77 international matches against Bangladesh. Bangladesh have won 9, with 3 matches ending in draws or no results. India are dominant in all three formats.
What happened to India’s planned tour of Bangladesh in 2025?
India’s scheduled tour of Bangladesh in August 2025, which was to include three ODIs and three T20Is, was officially cancelled amid security concerns following Bangladesh’s political upheaval in 2024. The series had not been formally rescheduled as of the end of 2025.
Who has scored the most runs for Bangladesh against India?
Mushfiqur Rahim has scored the most runs for Bangladesh against India across all formats — over 1,800 international runs in this rivalry, including his crucial contributions in the 2007 World Cup chase and the 2015 ODI series win at home.
What was India’s highest T20I score against Bangladesh?
India’s highest T20I score against Bangladesh is 297/6, posted in Hyderabad in October 2024 during the Bangladesh tour of India. It was one of the highest T20I team totals ever recorded in this fixture and demonstrated India’s batting depth in the current era.
Conclusion: A Rivalry That Keeps Growing
The India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline tells a story that goes well beyond the scoreline. It is a story about Bangladesh’s determination to be taken seriously on the world stage, about India’s adaptation to a neighbour that grew stronger with every decade, and about the shared passion of two cricket-mad nations who produce some of the most emotionally charged encounters in the sport.
India’s statistical dominance is undeniable — 13 Test wins to Bangladesh’s zero, 35 ODI wins to 8, and 17 T20I wins to 1. But the numbers do not capture the tension of the 2007 World Cup evening in Port of Spain, the atmosphere of a packed Mirpur stadium when Bangladesh beat India in 2012, the single run that separated the teams in Bengaluru in 2016, or the electricity that accompanies every meeting between these two sides.
As Bangladesh continues to develop their cricketing infrastructure, produce skilled young players like Saif Hassan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and build experience at the highest level, the rivalry will only intensify. India, meanwhile, have entered a new era under their post-Rohit and post-Kohli generation, with players like Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal carrying the batting mantle.
The next chapter of the India vs Bangladesh national cricket team timeline is still being written. Every match adds a new line. Every series shifts the narrative a little further. That is what makes this rivalry worth following, match by match and year by year.
