When people talk about big Asia Cup rivalries, India vs Pakistan and India vs Sri Lanka usually come up. But don’t sleep on the India-Bangladesh matchup. Over the years, Bangladesh has become a real competitor, especially in the shorter versions of the game. With the Asia Cup 2025 coming up, and played in T20 format, let’s check out how these two teams have stacked up against each other in the past.
India vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head in Asia Cup
India and Bangladesh have played 15 matches in the Asia Cup, mixing both ODI and T20 formats. India’s won most of them, but Bangladesh has pulled off some big upsets.
| Category | India | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 15 | 15 |
| Wins | 13 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 13 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 284/3 (2008) | 293/5 (2012) |
| Lowest Score | 166 (1995) | 99/8 (1988) |
| Total Centuries | 5 | 1 |
The numbers show India’s been the stronger team, but Bangladesh has shown they can cause problems. Their wins in 2012 and 2023 prove they can handle the pressure and beat top teams.
Asia Cup T20: Head to Head
In the Asia Cup T20 format, India and Bangladesh have only met twice, both times in 2016. India won both without much trouble, showing their T20 strength.
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mirpur | India | 45 runs | Group Stage |
| 2016 | Mirpur | India | 8 wickets | Final |
Bangladesh played hard, especially in the 2016 final, but India’s T20 team was just too good.
Overall Record: All Formats (1988–2025) Head to Head
In Tests, ODIs and T20Is, India and Bangladesh have played 74 matches. Again, India’s won the majority.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Bangladesh Wins | Draw/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| ODI | 42 | 33 | 8 | 1 (NR) |
| T20I | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
India’s ahead in all formats, but Bangladesh’s ODI wins, especially at home, show they’re getting better.
Standout Performances
- Ishan Kishan scored 210 runs in an ODI in 2022, the highest score in India vs Bangladesh matches.
- Sanju Samson has the highest T20 score (111) in these games.
- Shakib Al Hasan is always a tough player for India, contributing with both bat and ball.
- Deepak Chahar’s 6/7 is still the best T20 bowling performance in this match-up.
As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, the India-Bangladesh rivalry is getting more and more interesting. India might have the stats on their side, but Bangladesh is getting better in white-ball cricket, so every game should be competitive. With talent on both sides, the next matches could be really exciting.
