Bangladesh is a cricketing nation that has been playing international cricket since 1986. Over the years, the team has had its fair share of highs and lows, with many memorable victories and some crushing defeats. In this article, we will take a look at Bangladesh’s team records, specifically their greatest loss margins by wickets.
The greatest loss margins by wickets is a record that no cricket team wants to hold. It indicates a humiliating defeat in which a team was unable to put up a fight and was defeated by a significant margin of wickets. Unfortunately, Bangladesh has had its fair share of such losses in its cricketing history.
| Rank | Margin ( By wickets ) | Versus | Venue |
| 1 | 10 | South Africa | South Africa |
| 2 | 10 | Sri Lanka | South Africa |
| 3 | 10 | South Africa | South Africa |
| 4 | 10 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 5 | 10 | England | England |
| 6 | 10 | Australia | England |
| 7 | 10 | West Indies | India |
| 8 | 10 | Australia | Antigua & Barbuda |
| 9 | 10 | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| 10 | 10 | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| 11 | 10 | South Africa | South Africa |
| 12 | 10 | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
- In Test Cricket
The record for Bangladesh’s greatest loss margin by wickets in Test cricket is 10 wickets. This has happened three times in their history, all of which were away from home.
- Against Zimbabwe
The first time it happened was in 2001 when Bangladesh toured Zimbabwe. In the first Test of the series, Bangladesh was bowled out for 107 and 203, while Zimbabwe replied with 406 and 5/0, winning the match by ten wickets.
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- Against South Africa
The second time Bangladesh suffered this fate was in 2003 when they toured South Africa. In the first Test of the series, Bangladesh was bowled out for 173 and 247, while South Africa replied with 529 and 0/0, winning the match by ten wickets.
- Against New Zealand
The most recent instance of Bangladesh losing a Test by ten wickets was in 2017 when they toured New Zealand. In the first Test of the series, Bangladesh was bowled out for 595 and 160, while New Zealand replied with 539/3d and 217/0, winning the match by ten wickets.
- In One Day International
In One Day Internationals, Bangladesh’s greatest loss margin by wickets is also ten. This has happened four times in their history, with the most recent one occurring in 2021.
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- Against New Zealand
In a match against New Zealand in March 2021, Bangladesh was bowled out for just 131, with New Zealand chasing the target down in just 21.2 overs and without losing a Ricky
- Against Pakistan
The other instances of Bangladesh losing by ten wickets in an ODI are against Pakistan in 2008, Sri Lanka in 2014, and the West Indies in 2018.
- In Twenty20
In Twenty20 Internationals, Bangladesh’s greatest loss margin by wickets is nine. This has happened twice in their history.
- Against South Africa
The first time it happened was in 2007 when they played against South Africa. Bangladesh was bowled out for just 93, with South Africa chasing the target down in just 12.1 overs and without losing a wicket.
- Against India
The second instance was in 2019 when they played against India. Bangladesh was bowled out for 144, with India chasing the target down in just 15.3 overs and without losing a wicket.
Conclusion
Bangladesh has had some rough patches in its cricketing history, with some humiliating defeats by large margins. The team has come a long way since its inception and has achieved many milestones, but these losses serve as a reminder that there is always room for improvement. Bangladesh’s fans will hope that their team continues to learn and grow from these experiences and continue to make progress in the world of cricket.
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