Cricket is a popular sport in Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Cricket team has come a long way since playing their first One Day International (ODI) in 1986. Over the years, the team has achieved many significant milestones and set numerous records. The team has achieved many records in ODI cricket over the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the most notable records set by the Bangladeshi cricket team in One Day Internationals. In this article, we will be discussing the Bangladeshi cricket team’s ODI records:
Overall Records:
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 140 | 247 | 0 | 7 | 36.17 |
As of March 24, 2022, the Bangladeshi cricket team has played a total of 400 ODIs, winning 140 and losing 247. The team has never been involved in a tied match, but they have seven matches that were abandoned without a result (No Result or NR). The team’s win percentage in ODIs is 36.17, which is relatively low when compared to other top cricketing nations.
Batting Records:
Bangladesh has produced some talented batsmen over the years, and some of the most notable records in ODI cricket have been set by Bangladeshi players. Tamim Iqbal holds the record for the most runs by a Bangladeshi batsman in ODIs. Tamim has scored 7385 runs in 223 innings at an average of 34.66, including 13 centuries and 47 half-centuries. Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi player in ODIs, scoring 217 runs against South Africa in 2015.
Bowling Records:
Bangladesh has also produced some excellent bowlers over the years, and they have set some impressive records in ODI cricket. Mashrafe Mortaza holds the record for the most wickets by a Bangladeshi bowler in ODIs, taking 269 wickets in 218 matches at an average of 30.86. Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for the best bowling figures by a Bangladeshi player in ODIs, taking 5 wickets for 29 runs against Zimbabwe in 2009.
Team Records:
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In 2015, Bangladesh made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, which is the furthest the team has ever progressed in the tournament. In the same year, Bangladesh also beat Pakistan 3-0 in a bilateral ODI series, which was the first time that they had won a series against a top-ranked team.
Some Additional Statistics of Bangladesh Cricket:
Bangladesh’s win percentage of 36.17 is relatively low compared to other top cricketing nations, but it should be noted that they have improved significantly in recent years. For instance, their win percentage was below 20% in the early 2000s, but it has steadily risen over the past decade. Bangladesh has had some notable successes in ODI cricket, including their historic victory over Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup and their wins over India and South Africa in the 2007 World Cup. They also reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 World Cup, their best performance in the tournament to date.
Bangladesh’s highest individual score in ODI cricket is 264, scored by Rohit Sharma of India in 2014. The best bowling figures in an innings by a Bangladeshi bowler is 6 for 26, achieved by Taskin Ahmed against West Indies in 2021. Finally, Bangladesh’s ODI record has been affected by a number of external factors over the years, including the quality of opposition, the conditions they have played in, and issues with scheduling and administration. Nevertheless, the team has shown that they can compete with the best teams in the world on their day, and they will be hoping to continue improving and achieving more success in the years to come.
In conclusion, the Bangladeshi cricket team has come a long way since playing their first ODI in 1986. While the team’s overall record is not as impressive as other top cricketing nations, they have produced some talented batsmen and bowlers over the years who have set impressive records in ODI cricket. The team has also achieved some notable milestones, including making it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and winning a bilateral ODI series against a top-ranked team.
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