India vs Bangladesh match is always a treat to watch. It is because both have their history. It’s filled with thrill, controversy, and some emotional moments. No matter how hard Bangladesh tries but India finds a way to win games at big stages. Today, In this article we will spread some light on their rivalry during the Asia Cup tournament.
India Vs Bangladesh Origin of The Rivalry :
The rivalry between India and Bangladesh extends beyond cricket and has cultural and emotional significance. It began in 1988 when Bangladesh gained Test status, and since then, these two cricketing nations have faced each other in various formats. However, it is their encounters in the Asia Cup that have truly captured the hearts of fans.
Nail-biting encounters:
The clashes between India and Bangladesh in the Asia Cup are always exciting, often resulting in nail-biting finishes that leave fans on the edge of their seats. In 2012, Bangladesh clinched a victory by 5 wickets, proving their fighting spirit against their more established rival.
India Vs Bangladesh: Batting And Bowling Records In Asia Cup
India has been the more successful team in terms of head-to-head victories against Bangladesh in Asia Cup matches. Both teams have faced each other 14 times and India won 13 out of them. Unfortunately, Bangladesh has won just once against India in Asia Cup.
Asia Cup Batting Records:
- Highest Individual Score: No one has scored more runs than Virat Kohli of India in a single Asia Cup match against Bangladesh. He scored 136 runs in a match and holds the highest Individual Score.
- Most Runs: Virat Kohli and Tamim Iqbal are among the leading run-scorers in India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup matches.
- Centuries: Tamim Iqbal and Virat Kohli are among the players who have scored centuries in these matches.
Bowling Records:
- Best Bowling Figures: Mohammad Shami and Ravindra Jadeja recorded the best bowling figures in an India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup match, taking 4 wickets each.
- Most Wickets: Players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Mortaza from Bangladesh, and Ravindra Jadeja from India, are among the top wicket-takers in these matches.
Asia Cup Notable Performances:
- In 2012, Bangladesh beat India by 5 wickets in a close match. Shakib Al Hasan scored 49 runs and played a big part in their win.
- In 2014, India won against Bangladesh by 6 wickets. Virat Kohli scored 136 runs and Ajinkya Rahane scored 73 runs, which helped India win.
- The two teams that played in the 2016 final were India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh had a small target of 120 runs, but India won easily by 8 wickets. Shikhar Dhawan’s 60 runs were important for India’s win.
- In 2018, Bangladesh and India faced each other in the final again. The match was very close, but India won by 3 wickets in the end.
Big Rivalry of Asia Cup
India and Bangladesh have played exciting matches in the Asia Cup. They usually win against Bangladesh. But they didn’t play in the 2022 Asia Cup. People are excited to see them play in the 2023 Asia Cup.
Surprisingly, Sri Lanka won the 2022 Asia Cup. They beat Pakistan in the final, which was unexpected. The teams are getting better, and the games are more exciting. Fans can’t wait to see more amazing matches and big rivalries.
This time India and Bangladesh are in different groups in the Asia Cup. This means they can face each other if they qualify for the top four. Both teams have played enough matches with each other. They have a good understanding of each other’s abilities and limitations.
Qualifying for the top four would be a challenge for Bangladesh as last year they didn’t qualify for it. On the other end, India, who qualified for the top four, faced defeat against Pakistan and Sri Lanka and couldn’t make it to the finals.
Conclusion
Bangladesh would want to raise its standards this time. However, the journey is not easy but it’s also not impossible. If a team like Sri Lanka could lift the trophy, then Bangladesh has the potential as well. The Asia Cup 2023 will kick off at the end of August and the stage is set. It will be interesting to see what Bangladesh does to make the impossible possible.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is in constant touch with Shakib Al Hasan to lead the team. We hope it won’t take long and Shakib takes responsibility for the team as a captain. The Asia Cup 2023 will take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka as they are the combined host for the tournament. Moreover, the preparations are going on and soon we will see live action.
