India has become the undisputed powerhouse in international cricket thanks to their depth and experience; while Bangladesh have made for an intriguing rivalry. Here’s everything you should know before watching any future matches!
Mustafizur Rahman’s season with Kolkata Knight Riders was cut short because the BCCI directed IPL franchises to release overseas players for national duty ahead of Bangladesh’s international commitments.
As a centrally contracted Bangladesh cricketer, Mustafizur had to leave the tournament and join the national squad for upcoming bilateral matches and ICC preparations.
The decision highlighted how international cricket schedules often take priority over franchise leagues like the IPL.
The issue also became a major talking point among fans following the India National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard discussions, where player availability and squad balance were heavily analyzed.
| Date | Match | Venue | India Score | Bangladesh Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2024 | 3rd T20I | Hyderabad | 297/6 | 164/7 | India won by 133 runs |
| 09 Oct 2024 | 2nd T20I | Delhi | 221/9 | 135/9 | India won by 86 runs |
| 06 Oct 2024 | 1st T20I | Gwalior | 132/3 | 127 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 27 Sep – 01 Oct 2024 | 2nd Test | Kanpur | 285/9 dec & 98/3 | 233 & 146 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 19 – 23 Sep 2024 | 1st Test | Chennai | 376 & 287/4 dec | 149 & 234 | India won by 280 runs |
India vs. Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh will face off in three ODIs and three T20Is beginning August 17 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Mirpur, then Chattogram for two of three ODIs before concluding with two T20Is at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium Dhaka.
India and Bangladesh have had a longstanding rivalry in cricket, producing many outstanding cricketers over the years – such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarkar and Erapalli Viswanath – on both sides. Both sides have met multiple times on the field with India defeating Bangladesh by five wickets at Rajkot in September 2018.
Though low scoring, this match was played before a packed crowd at the National Stadium and both sides displayed aggressive cricket.
Bangladesh scored their goal from an innovative counterattack in the 11th minute by Rakib Hossain bursting through on the right flank before holding off Akash Mishra and Nikhil Prabhu to set up Shekh Morsalin for an easy finish inside India’s box.
India have not lost to Bangladesh at Dhaka since 2003 and as a result they finished second-to-last in their AFC Asian Cup qualifying group on three points behind them – meaning even victory against Hong Kong on March 2026 will not guarantee qualification to the next round.
India Vs Bangladesh: An Overview
Given the political tension between India and Pakistan, this match between them and Bangladesh was seen as an attempt at normalising relations.
Yet its performance caused controversy as some claimed sport is being used as a political tool and is widening divisions across South Asia.
Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the Indian Premier League (IPL) served as a reminder that India’s cricket board has issued directives for his release by Red Chillies Entertainment — owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s production company — franchise KKR, where Mustafizur played.
Even amid this high-profile row, 40,000 spectators witnessed an exciting cricket match between India and Bangladesh that showcased both sides’ best cricketing talent – India’s batsmen dominated in the first innings while Bangladeshi bowlers created difficulty during the second innings.
Bangladesh will enter their inaugural test match aiming to regain momentum and move back up the ICC rankings. They have won four out of their previous six tests and currently rank eighth in ODI rankings and ninth in T20I tables.
Indian side have many unanswered questions after their loss against Bangladesh on Friday, yet must act quickly if they wish to avoid another humiliating loss against subcontinental opponents. Their next match is expected to draw large crowds as it takes place at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Tuesday – it is anticipated to draw 100,000 fans.
