Bangladesh ODI cricket team has made remarkable strides in world cricket since its debut in the 1990s. With time, they’ve risen from underdogs to competitive forces in world cricket, particularly in ODI formats. Let’s look back at three iconic matches that have become key moments in Bangladesh ODI record.
Top 3 Matches in Bangladesh ODI History
1. 1997 ICC Trophy (Cricket World Cup Qualifier)
The Cricket World Cup Qualifier is different from the World Cup and usually takes place a year before the World Cup. Since its debut in 1979, the Bangladesh ODI cricket team reached its highest point in 1997, when they first, and so far only, getting the ICC Trophy title. In the final, they faced Kenya. Despite a slow start due to rain, Bangladesh won by a narrow margin of 2 wickets, with the final ball deciding the outcome. This match holds significant importance in Bangladesh ODI history as it marked their first-ever qualification for the World Cup.
2. 2015 Cricket World Cup
In Bangladesh ODI history, the team has yet to taste a World Cup victory. Their best performance came in 2015, when they reached the quarter-finals. However, they faced the India ODI cricket team—one of the powerhouses in world cricket. A miracle didn’t occur, and Bangladesh lost the match by a large margin of 109 runs, missing out on advancing to the next stage. Despite not winning, this remains one of the highest achievements in Bangladesh ODI records.
3. Indian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2022–23
In this three-match ODI series against India, Bangladesh won 2-1, marking their second consecutive victory over India in an ODI series at home. Although the margin of victory in both wins was very narrow, it proved their ability to challenge the world and added another moment of glory to Bangladesh ODI history.
Bangladesh ODI Cricket Team：Pride of Bengal
The Bangladesh ODI cricket team may not be immediately associated with cricketing powerhouses, but undeniably, since their debut on the international stage in 1986, the team has steadily grown in its own unique way. Through the three famous matches in Bangladesh ODI record mentioned above, we can be certain that Bangladesh will continue to shine and make an impact.
