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Bangladesh

Nickname(s)	The Tigers
Association	Bangladesh Cricket Board
Personnel
Test captain	Vacant
One Day captain	Mehidy Hasan Miraz
T20I captain	Litton Das
Coach	Phil Simmons
Bowling coach	Shaun Tait (Pace) Mushtaq Ahmed (Spin)
History
Test status acquired	2000
International Cricket Council
ICC status	Associate Member (1977) Full Member (2000)
ICC region	ACC / ICC Asia
ICC Rankings Current Best-ever Test 9th 8th(1 May 2018) ODI 9th 6th (25 May 2017) T20I 10th 4th (22 July 2012)
Tests
First Test	v.  India at Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka; 10–13 November 2000
Last Test	v.  Sri Lanka at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo; 25–28 June 2025
Tests Played Won/Lost Total 154 23/112 (19 draws) This year 4 1/2 (1 draw)
World Test Championship appearances	3 (first in 2021)
Best result	7th place (2025)
One Day Internationals
First ODI	v.  Pakistan at Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa; 31 March 1986
Last ODI	v.  Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy; 8 July 2025
ODIs Played Won/Lost Total 449 161/278 (0 ties, 10 no results) This year 5 1/4 (0 ties, 0 no results)
World Cup appearances	7 (first in 1999)
Best result	Quarter-finals (2015)
World Cup Qualifier appearances	6 (first in 1979)
Best result	Champions (1997)
Twenty20 Internationals
First T20I	v.  Zimbabwe at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna; 28 November 2006
Last T20I	v.  Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka; 22 July 2025
T20Is Played Won/Lost Total 193 76/113 (0 ties, 4 no results) This year 11 5/6 (0 ties, 0 no results)
T20 World Cup appearances	8 (first in 2007)
Best result	Super 8s (2007, 2024)
Test kit ODI kit T20I kit
As of 22 July 2025

The Bangladesh men's national cricket team (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় ক্রিকেট দল), also known as The Tigers, is Bangladesh's national cricket team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) manages the team. They are a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This means they can play all three main types of international cricket: Test matches, One-Day International (ODI) matches, and Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.

Bangladesh became an associate member of the ICC in 1977. Their first international cricket appearance was in the 1979 ICC Trophy in England. On March 31, 1986, Bangladesh played their first ODI against Pakistan. Cricket slowly became very popular in Bangladesh, especially in cities. By the late 1990s, it was more popular than football. In 1997, Bangladesh won the 1997 ICC Trophy in Malaysia. This win helped them qualify for their first Cricket World Cup in 1999. In that World Cup, they famously beat Pakistan and Scotland. This led to Bangladesh becoming the 10th country to play Test cricket. On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became a full ICC member. They played their first Test match in November 2000 against India in Dhaka.

Bangladesh has faced challenges, holding records for most consecutive losses in Tests (21, from 2001 to 2004) and ODIs (23, from 1999 to 2002). Their first Test victory was against Zimbabwe in 2005. They won their first overseas Test series in 2009 against the West Indies. As of July 21, 2025, Bangladesh has played 154 Tests, winning 23. They won their 100th Test match against Sri Lanka in March 2017. As of July 2, 2025, the team has won 161 of its 449 ODI matches. They won their 100th ODI against India in 2004. Bangladesh has also played 193 T20Is, winning 76. They won their 100th T20I against Zimbabwe in July 2021.

Bangladesh has achieved some major successes. They reached the semi-finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. They also made it to the quarter-finals of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh has been runners-up in three Asia Cup tournaments: in 2012, 2016 (T20 format), and 2018. They won their first multi-team trophy in the 2019 Ireland Tri-Nation Series. As of May 31, 2025, Bangladesh is ranked 9th in Tests and ODIs, and 10th in T20Is by the ICC.

Team History

Early Years (20th Century)

Before Bangladesh became independent in 1971, some teams from East Pakistan played in Pakistani cricket. In 1977, Bangladesh became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Bangladesh played in the first 1979 ICC Trophy in 1979. This tournament allowed non-Test playing countries to qualify for the World Cup. Bangladesh won two matches but did not move past the first round.

In February 1984, Bangladesh won the South-East Asian Cricket Conference Tournament. This win helped them qualify for the 1986 Asia Cup. On March 31, 1986, Bangladesh played their first One Day International (ODI) match against Pakistan. They lost this match. They also lost their second ODI against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh hosted the 1988 Asia Cup, which was the first time ODIs were played in the country. They lost all their matches in this tournament.

Bangladesh played in several other tournaments but did not win their first ODI until 1998. They had a 22-match losing streak, which was a record at the time. Their first ODI win was against Kenya in India. Mohammad Rafique was a key player in this victory. In October 1998, Bangladesh hosted the first 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy, which later became the ICC Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh won the 1997 ICC Trophy, which qualified them for the 1999 World Cup. They played their first World Cup in England in 1999. They recorded their first World Cup win against Scotland. Later, they caused a big surprise by beating Pakistan by 62 runs. This victory helped Bangladesh gain Test playing status the next year. In 1999, Eddie Barlow became Bangladesh's coach. Bangladesh started its own first-class cricket competition in 1999–2000.

First Test Years (2000–2003)

On November 13, 2000, Bangladesh played their first Test match against India in Dhaka. Bangladesh lost by nine wickets. However, they surprised many by playing well. Aminul Islam Bulbul scored 145 runs in the first innings. This made him only the third player to score a century in their country's first Test. Captain Naimur Rahman took 6 wickets.

In March 2001, Trevor Chappell became the coach. Bangladesh then toured Zimbabwe, losing all five matches (two Tests and three ODIs). In November, Bangladesh hosted Zimbabwe. The first Test ended in a draw, which was Bangladesh's first time avoiding defeat in a Test. Zimbabwe won the remaining matches. After this series, Khaled Mashud became the new captain. Bangladesh then toured New Zealand, losing both Test matches.

In January 2002, Bangladesh hosted Pakistan, losing all matches. By this point, they had lost ten of their first eleven Tests. In April, Mohsin Kamal replaced Chappell as coach. When Bangladesh toured Sri Lanka in July and August, they lost all five matches. Their poor performance led some to question if they had been given Test status too soon. In October, Bangladesh lost all matches in South Africa. This set a new record for most consecutive ODI losses (23). When the West Indies toured in November and December, Bangladesh lost both Tests and two ODIs.

In February and March 2003, Bangladesh played in the 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. They lost five of their six matches, including games against Canada and Kenya. After the World Cup, Habibul Bashar became the new captain, and Dav Whatmore took over as coach.

Under Dav Whatmore (2003–2007)

Bangladesh toured Australia in mid-2003, losing every match. In August 2003, Bangladesh toured Pakistan, losing all three Tests and five ODIs. In one Test, Alok Kapali took Bangladesh's first Test hat-trick. In another Test, Bangladesh nearly won, losing by only one wicket.

In September–October 2003, England played against Bangladesh. England won all matches. In February and March 2004, Bangladesh toured Zimbabwe. They lost the Test series 1–0, but drew one Test, ending their record of 21 consecutive Test defeats. They also won one ODI, their first international win since the 1999 World Cup.

In May and June 2004, Bangladesh played against the West Indies. They drew one Test, only their third time avoiding defeat in 29 Tests. In December 2004, India toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh defeated India in their 100th ODI match. This was only their third win against a Test-playing nation.

In January 2005, Zimbabwe toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh secured their first-ever victory in Test cricket in the first match. They also won the Test series. In the ODI series, Bangladesh won three matches to take the series.

After their first Test victory, Bangladesh toured England in May and June 2005. They lost both Test matches. In a triangular ODI series with England and Australia, Bangladesh won only one match. However, this win was against Australia, who were world champions at the time. Mohammad Ashraful scored his first century in that match.

In September 2005, Bangladesh toured Sri Lanka, losing all five matches. In 2006, Sri Lanka toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh got their first ODI win against Sri Lanka. In April, Australia toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh came very close to beating Australia in a Test match, losing by only three wickets.

In October and November 2006, Bangladesh played in the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, but did not get past the group stage. In November, Zimbabwe toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won their first T20I match against Zimbabwe. They also won the five-match ODI series 5–0. In 2006, Shahriar Nafees became the first Bangladeshi to score over a thousand runs in ODIs in a year.

In March 2007, Bangladesh secured a five-wicket win over India in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. This surprise result helped them qualify for the Super 8 stage. They won one match in the Super 8s against South Africa. After the World Cup, Mohammad Ashraful became the new captain.

Coaching Changes and Key Wins (2007–2019)

Shaun Williams became Bangladesh's interim coach in June 2007. Bangladesh toured Sri Lanka, losing all three Tests and three ODIs. In September, Bangladesh defeated the West Indies in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 to reach the Super 8 stage.

In late October 2007, Jamie Siddons became the head coach. Bangladesh toured New Zealand and South Africa, losing most matches. However, in October 2008, Bangladesh achieved their first ODI victory over New Zealand. In November, Shakib Al Hasan took a record 7 wickets for 36 runs against New Zealand.

In July 2009, Bangladesh toured the West Indies. They won both Test matches, achieving their first overseas Test series victory. They also won the ODI series 3–0. In November, Shakib was named "Test Player of the Year" by The Wisden Cricketer.

In January 2010, Bangladesh hosted a tri-series with India and Sri Lanka but did not win a match. In October 2010, New Zealand toured Bangladesh. Under Shakib's leadership, Bangladesh won the ODI series 4–0. This was their first series victory against a full-strength ICC Full Member nation.

In February and March 2011, Bangladesh co-hosted the 2011 Cricket World Cup. They had a mixed performance, including a record low score of 58 runs against the West Indies. They defeated England for only the second time in ODIs. However, they did not reach the knockout stage.

Stuart Law became the new head coach in July 2011. Bangladesh toured Zimbabwe, losing the one-off Test and the ODI series. Mushfiqur Rahim was then named captain. In March 2012, Bangladesh reached the final of the 2012 Asia Cup, losing to Pakistan by just two runs.

Richard Pybus became coach in May 2012. Bangladesh achieved their highest T20I ranking (No. 4) after sweeping a series against Ireland. However, Pybus left after only four months. Shane Jurgensen took over as coach in November 2012. In March 2013, Bangladesh drew a Test match against Sri Lanka for the first time. In October–November 2013, Bangladesh drew a Test series against New Zealand at home. They also won the ODI series 3–0.

Chandika Hathurusingha became head coach in 2014. In August 2014, Bangladesh toured the West Indies, losing all matches. However, in late 2014, Bangladesh whitewashed Zimbabwe in both the Test and ODI series at home.

Rise in ODI Cricket (2015)

In 2015, Shakib Al Hasan became the number one all-rounder in all three formats of cricket. This was a historic achievement. During the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan and England. They also chased down Scotland's 318 runs, their highest successful run-chase in an ODI. Bangladesh reached the quarter-finals for the first time in a World Cup.

In April–May 2015, Pakistan toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the ODI series 3–0, their first series victory over Pakistan. They also won the only T20I. In June 2015, India toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the ODI series 2–1, their first bilateral series win against India. This was helped by the new bowler Mustafizur Rahman.

In July 2015, South Africa visited Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the ODI series 2–1, their first series win against South Africa. Strong performances in ODIs helped Bangladesh climb to seventh in the ICC ODI Team Rankings. This qualified them for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.

T20I Success and Milestones (2016–2019)

In 2016, Bangladesh became runners-up in the 2016 Asia Cup (T20 format). They beat Sri Lanka and Pakistan to reach the final. In September 2016, Bangladesh won an ODI series against Afghanistan 2–1. This was followed by a historic Test win against England, their first in 10 attempts.

In May 2017, Bangladesh reached sixth place in the ICC ODI Rankings, their highest ever. They reached the semi-finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy for the first time. In August–September 2017, Bangladesh registered their first Test win over Australia.

In November 2017, Hathurusingha resigned as coach. Richard Halsall and Courtney Walsh served as interim coaches. In March 2018, Bangladesh reached the final of the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, losing to India. In May 2018, Bangladesh entered the top eight of the Test rankings for the first time.

Steve Rhodes became head coach in March 2018. Bangladesh had a tough Test series against the West Indies, being dismissed for their lowest Test score (43). However, they won both the ODI and T20I series 2–1. In the 2018 Asia Cup, Bangladesh reached the final again, losing to India.

In November–December 2018, Bangladesh won a Test series against the West Indies 2–0. They recorded their first innings victory in Test cricket. In May 2019, Bangladesh won their first-ever multi-team ODI tournament, the 2019 Ireland Tri-Nation Series. However, they did not reach the semi-finals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Rhodes' contract was ended in July 2019.

Recent Years (2019–Present)

Khaled Mahmud served as interim coach in July 2019. Russell Domingo was appointed head coach in August 2019. In September 2019, Bangladesh lost a one-off Test to Afghanistan. However, they reached the final of a tri-series with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, sharing the trophy as the final was washed out.

In October–November 2019, Bangladesh toured India. Shakib Al Hasan was banned by the ICC, so Mominul Haque became Test captain and Mahmudullah became T20I captain. Bangladesh won their first T20I against India but lost the series. They lost both Test matches, including their first-ever Day/night Test match.

In February 2020, Bangladesh toured Pakistan, losing the T20I series and the Test match. Later that month, Zimbabwe toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the one-off Test match by an innings. Mashrafe Mortaza stepped down as ODI captain after Bangladesh won the ODI series 3–0. Bangladesh also won the T20I series 2–0, completing a clean sweep across all three formats against Zimbabwe.

In January 2021, Bangladesh played against the West Indies at home. They won the ODI series 3–0. However, they lost both Test matches. In March 2021, Bangladesh toured New Zealand, losing both the ODI and T20I series 3–0. In April 2021, Bangladesh toured Sri Lanka, drawing one Test but losing the series 1–0.

In May 2021, Sri Lanka toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won their first-ever ODI series against Sri Lanka 2–1. In July 2021, Bangladesh toured Zimbabwe. They won the one-off Test match, the ODI series 3–0, and the T20I series 2–1. This was the first time Bangladesh won all three series on a tour.

T20I Series Wins at Home (2021)

In August 2021, Australia toured Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series. Bangladesh beat Australia for the first time in T20Is in the first match. Bangladesh went on to win the series 4–1, a historic achievement.

In September 2021, New Zealand toured Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series. Bangladesh won their first-ever T20I against New Zealand in the first match. They won the series 3–2, another historic T20I series win at home.

Bangladesh had a disappointing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 campaign. They qualified for the Super 12 stage but lost all five matches against full member nations. In November and December 2021, Pakistan toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh lost the T20I series 3–0 and both Test matches.

Test Series in New Zealand (2022)

In January 2022, Bangladesh toured New Zealand for two Test matches. Bangladesh won the first Test by eight wickets, their first Test win against New Zealand in New Zealand. However, New Zealand won the second Test, drawing the series 1–1.

In February–March 2022, Afghanistan toured Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the ODI series 2–1 and drew the T20I series 1–1. In March 2022, Bangladesh toured South Africa. They won the first ODI, their first win against South Africa in South Africa. Bangladesh won the ODI series 2–1, their first ODI series win in South Africa. However, they lost both Test matches.

In May 2022, Sri Lanka toured Bangladesh for two Test matches. The first Test was a draw, and Sri Lanka won the second, taking the series 1–0. Mominul Haque resigned as Test captain. Shakib Al Hasan was named the new Test captain.

In June and July 2022, Bangladesh toured the West Indies. They lost both Test matches, with the second loss being Bangladesh's 100th defeat in Test cricket. They lost the T20I series 2–0. However, Bangladesh won the ODI series 3–0. After this, ODI captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from T20I cricket.

Asian Games and World Cup (2023)

Bangladesh participated in the 2022 Asian Games in China in 2023. On October 20, 2023, Bangladesh won the bronze medal by beating Pakistan in the 3rd place match. On the same day, Bangladesh played and won against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. This made them the second team in history to play two different international matches with different teams on the same day and the first to win both.

Home Series Against New Zealand (2023)

New Zealand toured Bangladesh for 3 ODIs and 2 Test matches. The first ODI was rained out, and Bangladesh lost the other two. In the first Test, Bangladesh achieved a historic 150-run victory over New Zealand. This was Bangladesh's first Test win against New Zealand in Bangladesh. However, they lost the second Test.

Away Series in Sri Lanka (2025)

In July 2025, Bangladesh won the T20I series against Sri Lanka by 2–1. This was Bangladesh's first T20I series win against Sri Lanka and their first series win against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. Litton Das became the first Bangladeshi captain to win two T20I series away from home.

Home T20I Series vs Pakistan (2025)

On July 22, 2025, Bangladesh won the second T20I against Pakistan by 8 runs. This win secured their first 3-match T20I series victory against Pakistan.

Governing Body

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is the main organization for cricket in Bangladesh. It manages the national team and promotes the sport. The BCB was started in 1972 as the Bangladesh Cricket Control Board. Its first rules were written in 1976. In January 2007, the board changed its name to Bangladesh Cricket Board. The government of Bangladesh appoints the president of the BCB.

The BCB also handles team sponsorships. Since 2003, the company Grameenphone has sponsored the men's and women's national teams. In 2006, the Board created an academy to help young players develop. The Board also gives contracts and match fees to national players. In 2005, players received about $1,000 for each Test and $500 for each ODI.

International Grounds

Bangladesh has several stadiums that host international cricket matches. These include:

• Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah
• Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna
• Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka
• Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong
• Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet

Some older venues that used to host international matches are:

• Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka
• M. A. Aziz Stadium in Chittagong
• Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra

Fan Following

Cricket fans in Bangladesh are very passionate about the game. When the team lost an ODI in 1999, hundreds of fans protested. When Bangladesh gained Test status, thousands celebrated in the streets. Cricket is seen as a symbol of national unity in Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi fans are known as "the most passionate cricket fans." When the team wins, fans often celebrate in the streets. For example, when Bangladesh beat India in the 2007 World Cup, thousands celebrated all night. However, fans can also show their disappointment when the team loses. After a big loss in the 2011 World Cup, some fans booed and threw stones at team buses.

Team Colours and Sponsorship

In Test cricket, Bangladesh wears white uniforms. They have the BCB logo on the left side of their chest and the sponsor's logo on the right. Fielders wear dark green caps or white wide-brimmed hats. Helmets are also dark green.

For limited-overs cricket (ODIs and T20Is), Bangladesh wears a green uniform with red accents. The BCB logo is on the chest, and the sponsor's logo is in the center with "BANGLADESH" written below it in white letters. Fielders wear green baseball caps or wide-brimmed hats. During ICC tournaments, the sponsor's logo is on the left sleeve. In the 1999 World Cup, they wore an olive green uniform with yellow and a tiger-stripe design.

Players

Current Squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) releases a list of players who have central contracts each year. These contracts mean the players are paid a regular salary by the BCB.

Here are some of the active players who are currently contracted or have played for Bangladesh recently:

Name	Age	Batting style	Bowling style	Contract	Forms	Notes
Batters
Najmul Hossain Shanto	27	Left	Right arm off break	A	Test, ODI, T20I	Test (C)
Zakir Hasan	27	Right	N/A	No	Test
Mominul Haque	33	Left	Slow left-arm orthodox	B	Test
Towhid Hridoy	24	Right	Right arm off break	B	ODI, T20I
Mahmudul Hasan Joy	24	Right	Right arm off break	No	Test, T20I
Shahadat Hossain	23	Right	N/A	No	Test, T20I
Tanzid Hasan	24	Left	N/A	C	ODI, T20I
Shadman Islam	30	Left	Slow left-arm orthodox	C	Test
All-rounders
Shakib Al Hasan	38	Left	Slow left-arm orthodox	No	ODI
Mehidy Hasan Miraz	27	Right	Right arm off break	A	Test, ODI, T20I	Test (VC), ODI (C)
Mahedi Hasan	30	Right	Right arm off break	C	ODI, T20I
Afif Hossain	25	Left	Right arm off break	No	ODI, T20I
Shamim Hossain	24	Left	Right arm off break	No	T20I
Mohammad Saifuddin	28	Left	Right-arm medium fast	No	T20I
Soumya Sarkar	32	Left	Right-arm medium fast	C	ODI, T20I
Wicket-keepers
Mushfiqur Rahim	38	Right	N/A	B	Test
Liton Das	30	Right	Right arm off break	A	Test, ODI, T20I	T20I (C)
Nurul Hasan	31	Right	N/A	No	Test
Anamul Haque	32	Right	N/A	No	ODI
Jaker Ali	27	Right	N/A	C	Test, T20I
Spin bowlers
Nasum Ahmed	30	Left	Slow left-arm orthodox	D	ODI
Nayeem Hasan	25	Right	Right-arm off break	No	Test
Rishad Hossain	23	Right	Right-arm leg break	C	ODI, T20I
Taijul Islam	33	Left	Slow left-arm orthodox	B	Test, ODI
Tanvir Islam	28	Left	Slow left-arm orthodox	No	T20I
Pace bowlers
Shoriful Islam	24	Left	Left-arm fast-medium	C	Test, ODI, T20I
Taskin Ahmed	30	Left	Right-arm fast	A+	Test, ODI, T20I	T20I (VC)
Mustafizur Rahman	29	Left	Left-arm fast-medium	B	ODI, T20I
Tanzim Hasan Sakib	22	Right	Right-arm fast-medium	C	ODI, T20I
Khaled Ahmed	32	Right	Right-arm medium	D	Test, T20I
Hasan Mahmud	25	Right	Right-arm fast-medium	B	Test, ODI, T20I
Nahid Rana	22	Right	Right-arm fast	B	Test

Salary and Match Fees

The BCB has increased the salaries and match fees for contracted players since 2020. Players are paid monthly based on their contract category. For example, an 'A+' category player earns 10 lakh Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) per month.

Players also receive match fees:

• 8 lakh BDT for each Test match
• 4 lakh BDT for each ODI
• 2.5 lakh BDT for each T20I match

Coaching Staff

The team has a dedicated coaching staff to help players improve.

Position	Name
Team manager	Nafees Iqbal
Head coach	Phil Simmons
Assistant coach	Mohammad Salahuddin
Fast bowling coach	Shaun Tait
Spin bowling coach	Mushtaq Ahmed
Fielding coach	James Pamment

Tournament History

Bangladesh has participated in many major cricket tournaments.

Cricket World Cup

Bangladesh has played in the Cricket World Cup several times. Their best performance was reaching the Super 8s in 2007 and the Quarter-finals in 2015.

World Cup records
Host Years	Finish	Position	Participants	Mat	W	L	T	NR
1975	Not eligible (Not an ICC Member)
1979	Did not qualify
1983
1987
1992
1996
1999	Group Stage	9th	12	5	2	3	0	0
2003		13th	14	6	0	5	0	1
2007	Super 8	7th	16	9	3	6	0	0
2011	Group Stage	9th	14	6	3	3	0	0
2015	Quarter-finals	7th	14	7	3	3	0	1
2019	Group Stage	8th	10	9	3	5	0	1
2023			10	9	2	7	0	0
2027	To be determined
2031	Qualified as co-hosts
Total	7th place (2007)	7 appearances		51	16	32	0	3

T20 World Cup

Bangladesh has also played in the T20 World Cup. Their best finish was reaching the Super 8s in 2007 and 2024.

T20 World Cup records
Host Years	Finish	Position	Participants	Mat	W	L	T	NR
2007	Super 8	8th	12	5	1	4	0	0
2009	First Round	10th	12	2	0	2	0	0
2010			12	2	0	2	0	0
2012		9th	12	2	0	2	0	0
2014	Second Round	10th	16	7	2	5	0	0
2016			16	7	2	4	0	1
2021		11th	16	8	2	6	0	0
2022		9th	16	5	2	3	0	0
2024	Super 8	7th	20	7	3	4	0	0
2026	Qualified
2028	To be determined
2030
Total	7th place (2024)	9 appearances		44	12	31	0	1

World Test Championship

Bangladesh participates in the ICC World Test Championship. Their best finish was 7th place in the 2023–2025 championship.

ICC World Test Championship records
Years Final Host	Finish	Position	Participants	GP	W	D	L	PCT%
2019–2021	Group stage	9th	9	7	0	1	6	4.8
2021–2023	Group stage		9	12	1	1	10	11.0
2023–2025	Group stage	7th	9	12	4	0	8	31.25
2025-2027	Qualified
Total	7th place (2023-2025)	4 appearances		31	5	2	24	–

Champions Trophy

Bangladesh has played in the ICC Champions Trophy, reaching the semi-finals in 2017.

ICC Champions Trophy record
Host Years	Finish	Position	Participants	MP	W	L	T	NR
1998	Not eligible
2000	Preliminary Knockouts	10th	11	1	0	1	0	0
2002	Group Stage	11th	12	2	0	2	0	0
2004			12	2	0	2	0
2006	Qualifying Round	9th	12	3	1	2	0	0
2009	Did not qualify
2013
2017	Semi-finals	4th	8	4	1	2	0	1
2025	Group Stage	6th	8	3	0	2	0	1
2029	To be determined
Total	4th place (2017)	6 appearances		15	2	11	0	2

Asia Cup

Bangladesh has been runners-up in the Asia Cup three times.

Asia Cup record
Year	Finish	Position	Participants	GP	W	L	T	NR
1984	Did not qualify
1986	Group Stage	3rd	3	2	0	2	0	0
1988			3	3	0	3	0	0
1990–91			3	2	0	2	0	0
1995		4th	4	3	0	3	0	0
1997			4	3	0	3	0	0
2000			4	3	0	3	0	0
2004	Super 4	4th	6	5	1	4	0	0
2008			6	5	1	4	0	0
2010	Group Stage	4th	4	3	0	3	0	0
2012	Runners up	2nd	4	4	2	2	0	0
2014	Group Stage	5th	5	4	0	4	0	0
2016	Runners up	2nd	6	5	3	2	0	0
2018		2nd	6	6	3	3	0	0
2022	Group Stage	5th	6	2	0	2	0	0
2023	Super 4	3rd	6	5	2	3	0	0
2025	Qualified
2027	Qualified as Hosts
2029	To be determined
2031
Total	2nd place (2018)	19 appearances		55	12	43	0	0

Asian Games

Bangladesh has won a gold medal in cricket at the Asian Games in 2010 and bronze medals in 2014 and 2022.

Asian Games record
Year	Finish	Position	GP	W	L	T	NR
' 2010'	Gold medal	1st	3	3	0	0	0
2014	Bronze medal	3rd	3	2	0	0	1
2022		3rd	3	2	1	0	0
2026	To be determined
Total	Gold (2010)	3/3	9	7	1	0	1

Honours

ACC (Asian Cricket Council)

• Asia Cup
  • Runners-up: 2012, 2016, 2018

Other Achievements

• Asian Games
  • Gold Medal: 2010
  • Bronze Medal: 2014, 2022
• South Asian Games
  • Gold Medal: 2010, 2019

Records

Here are some important records for the Bangladesh men's cricket team. Players in bold are still playing.

International Match Summary – Bangladesh

Playing record
Format	M	W	L	T	D/NR	Win %	Inaugural match
Test matches	154	23	112	0	19	14.94%	10 November 2000
One-Day Internationals	449	161	278	0	10	35.86%	31 March 1986
Twenty20 Internationals	193	76	113	0	4	39.38%	28 November 2006
Last updated 22 July 2025

Test Matches

• Highest team total: 638 runs against Sri Lanka in 2013.
• Lowest team total: 43 runs against West Indies in 2018.
• Highest individual score: 219* by Mushfiqur Rahim against Zimbabwe in 2018.

One-Day Internationals

• Highest team total: 349/6 against Ireland in 2023.
• Lowest team total: 58 runs against West Indies in 2011 and against India in 2014.
• Highest individual score: 176 by Liton Das against Zimbabwe in 2020.

Twenty20 Internationals

• Highest team total: 215/5 against Sri Lanka in 2018.
• Highest individual score: 103* by Tamim Iqbal against Oman in 2016.
• Best individual bowling figures: 6/10 by Mustafizur Rahman against United States in 2024.

World Records

Team Records

• Most consecutive Test defeats: 21 (2001–2004).
• Most consecutive ODI defeats: 23 (1999–2002).
• Only the 3rd country to win their 100th match in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
• The highest innings total in a losing cause: 595/8 declared against New Zealand in 2017.
• The first-ever team to win two international matches in two different formats on the same day (in 2023).

Player Records

• Only the third cricketer to score a century in their country's first Test: Aminul Islam (in 2000).
• Youngest cricketer to make a Test century: Mohammad Ashraful (17 years and 61 days in 2001).
• Youngest bowler to take a 10 wicket haul in Tests: Enamul Haque Jr. (18 years 40 days in 2005).
• Leading wicket-taker in ODIs in 2006: Mashrafe Mortaza (49 wickets).
• The first cricketer ever to score a century and take a hat-trick in the same Test match: Sohag Gazi (in 2013).
• Only the 3rd cricketer to score a century and get 10 wickets in a Test match: Shakib Al Hasan (in 2014).
• The first bowler in ODI history to claim a hat-trick on debut: Taijul Islam (in 2014).
• The first player in history to hold the number 1 positions in all three formats of cricket, in the all-rounder category: Shakib Al Hasan (in 2015).
• The first cricketer ever to take 11 wickets in his first two ODIs: Mustafizur Rahman (in 2015).
• The first cricketer to take the double of 100 wickets and 1,000 runs in T20Is: Shakib Al Hasan (in 2021).

Images for kids

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  Shakib Al Hasan captained Bangladesh during their historic Test series win against West Indies in 2009.

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  Mushfiqur Rahim captained Bangladesh in their historic 100th ODI win over Sri Lanka and their first test win against England and Australia.

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  Bangladesh team on practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium

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  Bangladesh played their first ever Day/night Test match against India at Eden Gardens in November 2019.

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  Bangladesh playing against Zimbabwe in 2009. Fans can be seen in the background waving a Bangladesh flag.

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  Supporters of the Bangladesh cricket team

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  Bangladeshi fans seen in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup live site.

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  Bangladesh cricket players against Zimbabwe in 2009.