Bangladesh Cricket Team ODI Records: Team Records for Losing Every Match in a Series
Get to know about the records made by Bangladesh Cricket team for losing every match in a particular series and the team records on the field
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Bangladesh’s cricket team has come a long way since its inception in 1971. Over the years, the team has achieved several notable records and milestones in the world of cricket. While some of these records are remarkable feats, others are not so pleasant. One such record is losing every match in a series, also known as a whitewash. In this article, we will discuss the instances where Bangladesh has suffered such whitewashes.
Losing every match in a bilateral series is a humiliating experience for any cricket team. It reflects a complete lack of form, strategy, and skill. Bangladesh, since their entry into the international cricket arena, have faced such a whitewash 28 times. In this article, we will delve into this unfortunate record of Bangladesh cricket and analyse some of the reasons behind such a dismal performance.
| Opposition | Matches | Host | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 3 | Zimbabwe | 2000/01 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | Bangladesh | 2001/02 |
| Pakistan | 3 | Bangladesh | 2001/02 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | Sri Lanka | 2002 |
| South Africa | 3 | South Africa | 2002/03 |
| Australia | 3 | Australia | 2003 |
| Pakistan | 5 | Pakistan | 2003 |
| England | 3 | Bangladesh | 2003/04 |
| West Indies | 3 | West Indies | 2004 |
| New Zealand | 3 | Bangladesh | 2004/05 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | Sri Lanka | 2005 |
| Australia | 3 | Bangladesh | 2005/06 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | Sri Lanka | 2007 |
| New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | 2007/08 |
| South Africa | 3 | Bangladesh | 2007/08 |
| Pakistan | 5 | Pakistan | 2007/08 |
| Australia | 3 | Australia | 2008 |
| New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | 2009/10 |
| England | 3 | Bangladesh | 2009/10 |
| Australia | 3 | Bangladesh | 2011 |
| Pakistan | 3 | Bangladesh | 2011/12 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | Bangladesh | 2013/14 |
| West Indies | 3 | West Indies | 2014 |
| New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | 2016/17 |
| South Africa | 3 | South Africa | 2017/18 |
| New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | 2018/19 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | Sri Lanka | 2019 |
| New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | 2020/21 |
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Reasons Behind Such Dismal Performance:
The primary reason behind Bangladesh’s inability to win even a single match in a bilateral series is their inconsistency in both batting and bowling departments. Bangladesh has been known for its aggressive style of play, but their aggressive approach has also led to their downfall on many occasions. Moreover, they have also failed to adapt to the conditions and the opposition’s strategies.
In addition to their own faults, Bangladesh has also been plagued by injuries, lack of form, and weak bench strength. A few of their star players have been injured, which has impacted their team’s overall performance. In many cases, their best players were out of form, which affected the team’s morale and confidence. Bangladesh cricket has also lacked depth in their bench strength. They have failed to produce quality players, which has led to an over-reliance on their top-order batsmen and frontline bowlers.
Series Records:
Bangladesh has lost every match in a bilateral series 28 times. Their opponents have been from all over the world, including teams such as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India. Some of the worst whitewashes have been against Australia in 2003, South Africa in 2017, and West Indies in 2018.
Bangladesh’s worst performance came against Australia in 2003 when they lost all 3 matches by a huge margin of more than 100 runs. The Australian team was in dominant form at that time, and they completely outplayed the Bangladeshi team. Bangladesh’s lowest total in that series was 129, while Australia’s highest score was 304.
Some interesting Facts:
- Bangladesh’s first-ever whitewash in a bilateral series came in 1986, when they lost all three matches to Pakistan.
- The most recent whitewash for Bangladesh came in 2021, when they lost all three matches to New Zealand.
- In addition to losing all matches in a series, Bangladesh has also been whitewashed in a single tournament. For example, they lost all three matches of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
- The most frequent opponent to whitewash Bangladesh is Pakistan, who have done so on seven occasions.
- Bangladesh have been whitewashed by India six times, and by Sri Lanka and West Indies four times each.
- Bangladesh have been whitewashed by South Africa and New Zealand three times each, and by England and Australia twice each.
- Despite being on the receiving end of so many whitewashes, Bangladesh has managed to avoid being whitewashed by a few opponents. They have never been whitewashed by Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, or Ireland, for example.
- While being on the losing end of a whitewash can be demoralizing, it’s important to remember that all teams go through ups and downs. Bangladesh has made significant strides in international cricket in recent years, and they will undoubtedly continue to improve as they gain more experience and hone their skills.
Bangladesh cricket has been a rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs. While they have made progress in certain areas, such as the rise of their star players, they have also been let down by their inconsistency, injuries, lack of form, and weak bench strength. Their performance in bilateral series has been dismal, as they have failed to win even a single match on 28 occasions. In the future, Bangladesh cricket must work on improving their consistency, building a strong bench strength, and adapting to various playing conditions to avoid such whitewashes. It is important to learn from past failures and move forward with a positive attitude to improve their game and reputation on the international cricket stage.
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