ISLAMABAD: India and Bangladesh will square off in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy today in Dubai.
As of February 19, two South Asian nations have faced each other in 41 One Day Internationals (ODIs). India has emerged victorious in 32 matches, while Bangladesh has won 8 times; 1 match ended without a result.
Bangladesh’s first ODI win against India came on December 26, 2004, in Dhaka, where Bangladesh secured a 15-run victory.
Moreover, in the 2007 ICC World Cup, Bangladesh achieved a significant upset by defeating India by 5 wickets in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
In June 2015 Bangladesh hosted India for a three-match ODI series in Mirpur. Bangladesh clinched the series 2-1, marking their first bilateral series win against India.
They won the first ODI by 79 runs and the second by 6 wickets, with India taking the third match.
In December 2022, during India’s tour of Bangladesh, the hosts won the first ODI by 1 wicket in Mirpur.
Chances in the upcoming match
Matches played in Bangladesh or on neutral grounds with spin-friendly pitches have favoured Bangladesh against India in the past.
Effective utilisation of spin bowlers and strategic batting have exploited potential weaknesses in India’s line-up in the 8 matches that Bangladesh won against India.
While India maintains a dominant record, cricket’s unpredictability ensures that Bangladesh, with the right strategy and conditions, has the potential to secure a victory against much stronger sides.
