By With fierce competition and controversial celebrations, India and Bangladesh’s cricket rivalry has changed dramatically over time. The following salient features illustrate the dynamics and history of this rivalry:
Historical Context * Partition and Early Years: Decades of strife and tense diplomatic relations followed British India’s 1947 partition into India and Pakistan, which gave rise to the rivalry.
* Test Status and Previous Matches: India won the first Test match between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka in 2000, with India winning by a margin of nine wickets.
Key Moments and Matches
- 2007 World Cup: Bangladesh pulled off a historic upset by defeating India in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup, with Mashrafe Mortaza taking four wickets for 38 runs. This marked a significant turning point in the rivalry.
- 2011 World Cup: India bounced back with a strong performance in the 2011 World Cup, with Virender Sehwag scoring a blistering 175 and Virat Kohli hitting his maiden World Cup hundred.
- 2015 World Cup: Rohit Sharma made his mark in the 2015 World Cup, scoring 137 against Bangladesh, which helped India post a strong total.
- 2019 World Cup: Rohit Sharma again played a crucial role, hitting 104 off 92 deliveries as India won by 28 runs.
Recent Trends and Statistics
- ODI Record: India leads Bangladesh 31-7 in ODIs, with two matches ending in a tie or no result.
- T20I Record: India leads Bangladesh 11-1 in T20Is.
- Recent Form: Bangladesh has had a strong record against India in ODIs since the 2019 World Cup, winning three of the four matches played.
Impact on Cricket Diplomacy
- Cricket Diplomacy: Despite the intense rivalry, cricket matches between India and Pakistan have been used as a means to improve relations between the two countries through “cricket diplomacy.”
- Neutral Venues: The rivalry has led to the use of neutral venues, such as the United Arab Emirates and Canada, to host bilateral and multilateral matches involving the two teams.
Celebrations and Tensions
- Provocative Celebrations: Bangladesh players have been known to celebrate their wickets with provocative dances, which has led to mocking and aggressive reactions from Indian players.
- Violence and Hooliganism: There have been instances of violence and hooliganism in the stands, such as during the 2018 Nidahas Trophy and the 2022 Asia Cup.
Current Context
- 2023 World Cup: The rivalry continues to intensify, with India looking to maintain their momentum in the ongoing World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh in Pune.
The India-Bangladesh rivalry is marked by a mix of intense competition, provocative celebrations, and occasional tensions, reflecting the deep-seated historical and cultural differences between the two nations.
The rivalry between India and Bangladesh in cricket has seen several notable upsets over the years. Here are some of the most significant ones:
- 2007 World Cup: Bangladesh pulled off a historic upset by defeating India in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup, with Mashrafe Mortaza taking four wickets for 38 runs. This marked a significant turning point in the rivalry.
- 2011 World Cup: Bangladesh caused another major upset by defeating India in the quarterfinals of the 2011 World Cup, with Shakib Al Hasan scoring 64 runs and taking two wickets. Bangladesh won by 5 wickets, knocking India out of the tournament.
- 2014 ODI Match: Bangladesh staged a remarkable comeback in an ODI match against India in 2014. Bangladesh was set a target of 138 runs, but they managed to win by 8 wickets, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 75 runs off 62 balls
- 2015 World Cup: Bangladesh defeated India in a group stage match of the 2015 World Cup, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 75 runs and Shakib Al Hasan taking three wickets. Bangladesh won by 15 runs, ending India’s unbeaten run in the tournament
- 2017 ODI series against Bangladesh, winning the series 2-1 after being down 1-0. The final match saw India chase down a target of 265 with 4 balls to spare, with Rohit Sharma scoring 83 runs off 56 balls
- 2015 T20I Match: India came back from a precarious position to win a T20I match against Bangladesh in 2015. Bangladesh was set a target of 184 runs, but India managed to win by 1 run, with MS Dhoni taking a crucial catch to dismiss Mustafizur Rahman
- 2019 T20 World Cup: India made a comeback against Bangladesh in the 2019 T20 World Cup, with KL Rahul pulling off a direct hit to run out Litton Das, which turned the match in India’s favor. India won by 5 wickets, with 7 runs needed off the last ball
These upsets have significantly impacted the rivalry and have shown that Bangladesh is capable of causing major upsets against India in major international tournaments.
