Bangladesh is arriving in India to take part in the multi-format series starting from the 19th of September in Chennai. In this series, all the big players from both teams will be competing against each other. Today SportsIn24x7.com will highlight the history of all the Test series played between India and Bangladesh.
The cricketing rivalry between India and Bangladesh in Test cricket began in November 2000, when Bangladesh made its debut in the format. Since then, the two nations have played several Test matches. However, against each other, they have played fewer matches in comparison to other nations.
The Inaugural Test – 2000
The first-ever Test match between India and Bangladesh was a landmark occasion as it was also Bangladesh’s debut in Test cricket. The match took place at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka from November 10-13, 2000. Bangladesh, led by Naimur Rahman, impressed in the first innings, posting 400 runs, with Aminul Islam scoring a brilliant 145. However, Sourav Ganguly and the team responded strongly and India secured a comfortable nine-wicket victory. This match marked the beginning of Bangladesh’s journey in Test cricket.
India’s Dominance (2000–2010)
During the first decade of India vs Bangladesh Test matches, India dominated the series. Bangladesh struggled to compete with the experienced Indian side. Between 2000 and 2010, the two teams played five Test matches, with India winning all of them convincingly.
One notable series was in December 2004 when India toured Bangladesh for a two-match series. India won both Tests with star performances from Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Irfan Pathan. In 2007, Bangladesh hosted another two-match series. But here, Bangladesh failed to pose a serious challenge to India, and India secured another 2-0 series victory.
Bangladesh’s Rise and Competitive Spirit (2010–2020)
In 2010, India visited Bangladesh for a two-match series. India comfortably won both Tests, with players like Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir contributing majorly.
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Bangladesh hosted India again in June 2015 for a one-off Test match. This match ended in a draw, mainly due to persistent rain. India posted a massive 462/6, with Shikhar Dhawan scoring 173 and Murali Vijay adding 150. Bangladesh fought hard but was saved by the weather.
The Era of Competitive Spirit – 2017 Onwards
In 2017, Bangladesh played their first-ever Test match on Indian soil. The match took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India posted a mammoth 687/6 declared, with Virat Kohli scoring 204 and Wriddhiman Saha adding 106*. Bangladesh put up a valiant fight, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 127, but they couldn’t avoid defeat, losing by 208 runs.
In November 2019, India and Bangladesh faced off in a historic two-match Test series, which included the first-ever day-night Test match for both teams, played with a pink ball. The match took place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India won the series 2-0.
Summary of Results
As of 2024, India and Bangladesh have played 13 Test matches, with India winning 11 and two matches ending in a draw. Bangladesh is yet to secure its first Test victory over India.
