Bangladesh’s Team Records: Result Records: narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
Bangladesh is a cricket team that has been making steady progress over the past few years. The team has had some impressive performances in the international arena and has managed to make a name for itself as a formidable opponent. In this article, we will take a look at some of the narrowest loss margins that Bangladesh has experienced in international cricket, specifically in terms of losing by wickets.
| Number | Margin | Versus | Venue |
| 1 | 1 wicket | West Indies | Saint Vincent & the Grenadines |
| 2 | 2 wickets | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| 2 | 2 wickets | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 2 | 2 wickets | Zimbabwe | Bangladesh |
| 2 | 2 wickets | England | Bangladesh |
| 2 | 2 wickets | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
| 2 | 2 wickets | New Zealand | England |
Against New Zealand
One of the closest losses that Bangladesh has experienced in terms of losing by wickets was in a One Day International (ODI) match against New Zealand in 2010. Bangladesh managed to post a total of 241 runs, thanks to some impressive batting by Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim. However, New Zealand chased down the target with just one wicket in hand, and with only one ball to spare. This was a heartbreaking loss for the Bangladesh team, as they came very close to winning the match, but were just unable to hold on.
Against Sri Lanka
Another close loss that Bangladesh experienced in terms of losing by wickets was in a Test match against Sri Lanka in 2007. Bangladesh had managed to post a total of 405 runs in their first innings, with some impressive performances by Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Ashraful. However, Sri Lanka managed to chase down the target with just two wickets in hand, and with only a few overs to spare. This was a very close match, and Bangladesh put up a good fight, but ultimately fell just short of victory.
Against Zimbabwe
In 2014, Bangladesh played a close ODI match against Zimbabwe, in which they lost by just one wicket. Bangladesh batted first and managed to post a total of 257 runs, thanks to some impressive performances by Anamul Haque and Shakib Al Hasan. However, Zimbabwe managed to chase down the target with just one wicket in hand, and with only a few balls to spare. This was a very close match, and Bangladesh would have been disappointed to have lost by such a narrow margin.
Against Pakistan
In a Test match against Pakistan in 2003, Bangladesh lost by just two wickets. Bangladesh had batted first and managed to post a total of 249 runs, with some impressive performances by Habibul Bashar and Khaled Mashud. Pakistan managed to chase down the target with just two wickets in hand, and with only a few overs to spare. This was a very close match, and Bangladesh put up a good fight, but ultimately fell just short of victory.
Conclusion
Bangladesh has experienced some very close losses in international cricket, specifically in terms of losing by wickets. These losses would have been heartbreaking asking for the team, as they came very close to winning, but were ultimately unable to hold on. However, the fact that Bangladesh has been able to compete at this level and put up such a good fight is a testament to the team’s skills and determination. With continued hard work and dedication, there is no doubt that Bangladesh will continue to make progress and achieve even greater success in the future.
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