Bangladesh is an evolving team in the red-ball format. They are a formidable opponent in the white-ball format. They have, however, shown some excellent form in test cricket in recent years. After gaining ICC membership in 2000, they managed to play their first match against India in 2000.
Despite losing their first game by 9 wickets, they became the tenth test-playing nation. So far, the Bangladesh Tigers have played 134 matches. However, according to the developing team, there have been some instances where they have performed poorly. As a result, in this article, we will look at Bangladesh’s lowest Test score.
Fewest Runs in an Innings
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 43 | West Indies | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, West Indies | 4 July 2018 |
| 2 | 62 | Sri Lanka | P. Sara Oval Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3 July 2007 |
| 3 | 86 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 12 September 2005 | |
| 4 | 87 | West Indies | Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2 December 2002 |
| Pakistan | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 4 December 2021 |
Bangladesh (53 all out) vs West Indies at North Sound
The lowest overall came in a match at North Sound against the West Indies. After winning the toss, the Caribbean team elected to bowl first. Bangladesh batted poorly and couldn’t get going from the start. As a result, they were bowled out for just 43 runs in 18.4 overs. Litton Das was the high scorer with 25 runs, while Kemar Roach took five wickets.
In response, the West Indies swung the bat well, scoring 403 runs in their first innings. Kraigg Brathwaite managed to score 121 runs, and they built a 360-run lead. However, it was too big a task for Bangladesh, and they could only manage 144 runs in their second innings and lost the match by an innings and 219 runs. It was the lowest total for Bangladesh ever in Test cricket history.
South Africa (53 all out) vs Bangladesh (53 all out) in Durban
Bangladesh’s second-lowest total came against South Africa in March 2022 in Durban. Bangladesh won the toss and took the decision to bowl first. When the Proteas batted first, they managed to score 367 runs. Temba Bavuma (93) scored the most points for his team. Bangladesh batted well in response, reaching 298. In the innings, Mahmudul Hasan Joy managed to hit 139 runs.
South Africa managed to reach 204 runs and were all out with a wholesome first innings lead of 69 runs. They set a goal of 273 runs to chase. Bangladesh regained control of the game after the opponent was dismissed early. But what followed was wholly unpredictable. Bangladesh were all out for 53 runs in 19 overs while chasing the target, losing the match by 220 runs. Keshav Maharaj picked up seven wickets for 32 runs in the second innings.
Bangladesh (62 all out) vs. Sri Lanka in Colombo (PSS)
Bangladesh’s third-lowest score went against Sri Lanka at Colombo (PSS) in July 2007. It was the series’ second of three Tests. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first. Bangladesh struggled in the first innings of the match. In 25.2 overs, they were thrown out for 62 runs. Only Rajin Saleh (21) scored more than 10 runs. Sri Lanka declared in response at 451/6 in 124.5.
Kumar Sanagakkara hit an undefeated century and is still unbeaten on 200* runs. Sri Lanka jumped out to a 389-point lead. Bangladesh batted well in the second innings, reaching 299 with the help of skipper Mohammad Ashraful (129*). However, it was insufficient, and they were defeated by an innings and 90 runs.
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