Bangladesh cricket team history at ICC Men's World Cup Events
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Bangladesh for the first time participated in Cricket World Cup in this edition as an associate member and were placed in the Group B. Bangladesh played their first ever World cup match against New Zealand at County Ground in Chelmsford and they eventually lost the match by 6 wickets being bundled out for just mere 116 runs in first innings.[3] They also lost their second group match against West Indies by 7 wickets. However Bangladesh tasted their first World Cup victory against another associate nation Scotland in their third group match courtesy of Minhajul Abedin's well made 68* where they defeated Scotland by 22 runs.[4]
Bangladesh won by 22 runs Grange Cricket Club Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland Umpires: KT Francis (SL) and Dave Orchard (SA) Player of the match: Minhajul Abedin (Ban)
However Bangladesh returned to their losing circle again in their next match against Australia where Australia beat them by 7 wickets. But in their very next match they stunned the cricket world by defeating Pakistan, the Champion of 1992 Cricket World Cup by 62 runs courtesy of good batting efforts of Akram Khan, Shahriar Hossain and a match winning bowling effort by Khaled Mahmud. This win also helped them acquiring Test status in the very next year.[5]
Bangladesh won by 62 runs County Ground, Northampton, England Umpires: Doug Cowie (NZ) and Darrell Hair (Aus) Player of the match: Khaled Mahmud (Ban)
After the Group stage Bangladesh finished at fifth position with 2 wins and 3 losses. Though Bangladesh could not make way to the Super Six stage but they returned to country with some moderate performances.
After their moderate performance in their first appearance in World Cup and acquiring Test status in 2000, Bangladesh would have expected a better World Cup performance this year but they had a nightmare performance in this tournament losing 5 out of their group matches while one was washed out and were placed last in their group.
Bangladesh were placed in Group B with Sri Lanka, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Canada. In their first group match Bangladesh was upset by Canada, first time featuring in the World Cup. Though Canada could only manage 180 losing all wickets, Bangladesh had worse performance, being bundled out for just 120 and lost the match by 60 runs.[6] In their third match West Indies managed 244 batting first, in the second inning Bangladesh could bat only 8 overs and match washed away due to heavy rain.[7]
In none of their group matches Bangladesh could breach the line of 200-run marks while the match against Caribbeans washed away. Their highest team total in the tournament was against New Zealand where they posted 198 losing 7 wickets but the latter successfully chased that down with 7 wickets in hand.[8] In their last group match they could not even chase 217 runs posted by Kenya and were folded in just 185 runs resulting in their 32-runs defeat and consequently Kenya progressed to the Super Six stage.[9]
In their first group match, Bangladesh stunned the Cricket world by defeating India by 5 wickets with the great bowling of Mashrafe Mortaza, Mohammad Rafique and Abdur Razzak and India were all out in just 191 runs. In reply Bangladesh reached the target with 9 balls to spare courtesy of the fifties of three youngsters Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal.
In their next group match Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka by 198 runs.[12]
In their third and last match of group stage Bangladesh sealed their spot in Super Eights defeating Bermuda by 7 wickets and consequently India had to exit the tournament from group stage.[13][14]
In their Super Eight stage Bangladesh again upset the cricket world defeating South Africa by 67 runs and that was their only victory out of their 7 Super Eight matches.[15][16] Above all, Bangladesh enjoyed a good tournament with two great wins against India and South Africa.
The World Cup opened with a match between co-hosts Bangladesh and India. While India batting first posted a huge total of 370 for 4 courtesy of Virender Sehwag's 175 and a century from Virat Kohli who in the process became first batsman to score a century on World Cup debut. In reply, Bangladesh started off rapidly in their chase, getting 51 runs in the first five overs; but soon, their top order got out but and the run-rate slowed after that and they were not in the hunt, and at the end they got to 283/9 without challenging the Indian total.[19]
In their next match against Ireland, Bangladesh were all out scoring only 205 but in reply Ireland were folded out in 178 runs courtesy of Shafiul Islam's great bowling (4 wicket for 21 runs) who also recorded the best bowling figure by a Bangladeshi bowler.[20]
In their third group match, Bangladesh were bowled out for 58 runs, which was their lowest ODI score, and the fourth lowest score in World Cup matches. In reply, the West Indies reached the target losing one wicket with 226 balls to spare.[21]
In the next match England could only manage 225 runs before being bowled out, Bangladesh's score, in reply, was at one point 169/8 but Mahmudullah with the tail ender Shafiul Islam made unbeaten 58 run partnership for the 8th wicket that brought victory for the team. This win also accounted as One of their Greatest Victories of World Cup history[22][23]
In the next match against Netherlands, Bangladesh reached the target of 161 runs so comfortably losing only 4 wickets with the courtesy of Imrul Kayes' fine half century and the tight bowling of Abdur Razzak in the first innings. Thus Bangladesh made record of winning all matches against the participating European teams (Ireland, England, Netherlands) in this World Cup.[24]
In their last group match against South Africa, Bangladesh yet again suffered a drastic batting collapse being bowled out for just 78 runs and eventually lost the match by 206 runs and their hope for qualifying for Quarter-final was also ended. Though their points was same as West Indies (6) but their negative run-rates due to having drastic losses against South Africa, West Indies and India, fetched them the rude reality of being disqualified for Quarter-finals while England and West Indies qualified from Quarter finals with 1 point difference and only positive net run-rates respectively.[25][26]
In their first group match Bangladesh pipped Afghanistan, appearing in the World Cup for the first time, comprehensively by 105 runs with the courtesy of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim's half-century and a good spell of the skipper Mortaza. In this match Shakib also became first Bangladesh batsman to achieve 4000 ODI runs.[28] The clash between Australia and Bangladesh washed away for heavy rain and points were shared between two teams.[29] In their third group match, Bangladeshi bowlers were clueless in front of Sri Lankan Batsman and Sri Lanka reached to the peak of runs (332/1 in 50 overs) with a blistering knock of 162* from Tillakaratne Dilshan and a well composed century from Kumar Sangakkara. In reply Bangladesh could only manage 240 runs in 47 overs before being all out with some handy contributions from middle order but no one could stand up with a big knock like their counterparts and consequently Sri Lanka won by 92 runs.[30]
This was the first time Scotland scored more than 300 in a World Cup match, and the first time ever that Scotland scored more than 300 against a Test-playing nation.[31]
Kyle Coetzer scored Scotland's first ever World Cup century and the highest score by an associate nation player in World Cups.[32]
This is Bangladesh's highest ODI run-chase and second highest run-chase in World Cup history.[31]
In their fourth group match, Bangladesh made history chasing 319 runs as it was their highest ODI run-chase and it was also the Second highest run-chase in Cricket World Cup history[33]
Batting first, Scotland posted 318 runs on board in terms of 8 wickets with the courtesy of Scotland's first World Cup century scored by Kyle Coetzer (156) and some handy knocks from middle order. In reply Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah gave a solid start after the quick fall of Soumya Sarkar and at one point Tamim brought the hope of finishing the century-less run of Bangladesh in World Cup but he fell 5 runs short. But Bangladesh did not make any mistake later and they reached the target with 11 balls to spare with the help of 50s from Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and a 42* from Sabbir Rahman.[34]
This was also Bangladesh's highest score in an ODI against England.[35]
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka qualified for the quarter-finals as a result of this match.[37]
This match was most important for both teams as the winner of this match could be qualified for the Quarter-finals. Bangladesh batting first, lost their both openers cheaply, then Soumya Sarkar gave some resistance with Mahmudullah, but soon they were in a part of bother with the quick fall of Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan. Mushfiqur Rahim then joined Mahmudullah in the repairing job and both did well with the fifth wicket partnership of 141 which was the highest partnership for any wicket for Bangladesh in a World Cup match.[36] In the process, Mahmudullah (103) became first Bangladeshi batsman to score a century at the World Cup. Mushfiqur also joined the party with a quick-fire 89 and Bangladesh posted a total of 275 runs in 50 overs with the loss of 7 wickets. In reply, England started well but Moeen Ali got run out when team was on 43. From there wickets kept falling on regular intervals. Most of the players got good start while Ian Bell and Jos Buttler converted their scores into 50s. At one point they were 238/6, needing 37 runs in almost 4 overs and it was almost an easy task for them. Then Buttler and Chris Jordan got out making it 238/8, on the other hand Chris Woakes (42*) was carrying home to the cruise. When the team needed 15 runs in 12 balls Rubel Hossain came to bowl and bowled both Stuart Broad and James Anderson within a span of 3 balls and Bangladesh snatched a thrilling victory of 15 runs, securing their berths for Quarter-finals. This was also Bangladesh's second successive win against World Cup.[38]
This was MS Dhoni's 100th ODI win as India captain.[39]
This was a record seventh consecutive match in which India bowled the opposition out.[40]
Bangladesh faced India in their first-ever Knockout stage appearance in World Cup history. India, batting first, posted 302 runs in 50 overs losing 6 wickets with the help of a fine century by Rohit Sharma (137) and a sixty-odds from Suresh Raina. In reply, all of the Bangladesh's top and middle order (except Imrul Kayes) batsman got good start but neither anyone could come up with a big knock nor they got a big partnership and wickets kept on falling on regular interval. Consequently, Bangladesh could only manage 193 runs losing all wickets in 45 overs, resulting in their 109 runs loss.[41]
The umpires received widespread criticism after some controversial decision-making, calling a low full-toss delivery a no-ball, bowled by Rubel Hossain and Rohit Sharma who was on 90* then, was caught at deep mid-wicket.[42][43]ICC President Mustafa Kamal said that Bangladesh would appeal against the decisions of the umpires in ICC's board meeting.[44]
International Cricket Council decided to cut out the number of teams in the World Cup with only 10 teams to be qualified. Top 8 ranked ODI teams will qualify automatically and rest of the 2 teams will be qualified from 2018 ICC World Cup Qualifier. Bangladesh qualified for the World Cup directly having been on no. 7 spot in the ICC ODI rankings on 30 September 2017.[48] Bangladesh announced their 15-man squad on 16 April.[49]
Bangladesh team participated in the World Cup with a high expectations having been one of the most experienced team in the World Cup and already being the unbeaten Champion of 2019 Ireland Tri-Nation Series defeating West Indies, which was their first ever multi-team tournament win, that even just before the World Cup campaign.[50]
Bangladesh started off their World Cup campaign with a high note defeating South Africa by 21 runs, thus becoming the first Asian team to defeat South Africa twice in World Cup. Batting first they scored 330 runs in 50 overs which was their highest ever total in ODIs.[51] In the match Shakib Al Hasan became the quickest all-rounder to score 5,000 runs and pick up 250 wickets in ODI.[52]
In their second match against New Zealand Bangladesh posted an average score of 244 but they lost the thriller by 2 wickets for a few mistakes on the field.[53]
In the third match against the host Bangladesh elected to field and England posted a huge total of 386 runs in 50 overs with a brilliant 153 run from Jason Roy, in reply Bangladesh could only manage 280 runs in 48.5 over before being bowled courtesy of Shakib Al Hasan's century but any-other batsmen could not show any intent to win the match.[54]
Their next match with Sri Lanka washed away. In their next match against West Indies they returned strongly with their Highest successful run chase in ODIs and Second highest successful run chase in World Cup as West Indies posted 321 runs in their 50 overs losing 8 wickets. In return Bangladesh made a flying start and always kept their run-rate around 6.5. Shakib Al Hasan scored back to back century in the World Cup. Shakib with Liton Das made an unbeaten 189 run partnership for the 4th wicket that took the team to victory with 43 balls to spare while the latter scored and unbeaten 94 runs.[55]
In the next match Australia posted a mammoth 381 runs courtesy of David Warner's blistering 166. In reply with the help of Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 102 Bangladesh could manage their highest total in ODI, 333 runs in their 50 overs losing 8 wickets but that was not enough to win the match.[56]
In the match against Afghanistan, Bangladesh managed 262 runs on a spinner-friendly wicket, in reply, Afghanistan were folded in 200 runs while Shakib Al Hasan picked up his first 5-fer in World Cup and also became only 2nd player in World Cup to score 50+ runs and picked up 5-fer in a match, alongside he also became the only player to score 1,000 runs and pick up 30 wickets in the World Cup.[57]
In the match against India, Bangladesh lost by 28 runs managing 286 runs losing all wicket while chasing 315 runs. In the match Shakib Al Hasan became first ever cricketer to score 500+ runs and picked up 10+ wickets in a single World Cup.[58]
In their last group match against Pakistan, Bangladesh were folded at 221 runs while chasing 316 runs and lost by 94 runs. Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of making the most 50+ scores in a single World Cup tournament (7).[59]
Thus Bangladesh, though started with a very high expectations, they finished at number 8th position having won only 3 out of their 8 matches (1 match washed out) with one of the most experienced team in this World Cup. But Shakib Al Hasan probably had his best form in his life and he also made his position in the World Cup XI.
The 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup was hosted in India.[60] Last like previous edition, 10 qualified teams will compete each other in a round-robin way. Top 8 ranked ODI teams will qualify automatically and rest of the 2 teams will be qualified from 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifier. Bangladesh qualified for the World Cup directly having been on no. 7 spot in the ICC ODI rankings.Bangladesh announced their squad on 26 September 2023.[61] On 7 November 2023, Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out due to injury and was replaced by Anamul Haque.[62] Bangladesh team participated in the World Cup with a high expectations though the squad was feeling the gap of Tamim Iqbal, who was supposed to be the captain of the team. Also Bangladesh team had a lot of new faces and young lads in the team.
Bangladesh's first encounter in world cup was with Afghanistan on 7 October. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. Having defeated Afghanistan in both their previous World Cup meetings, Bangladesh put them to bat after winning the toss. Afghanistan began strongly and were at 83/1 after 15 overs.[63] Shakib Al Hasan, appearing in his fifth World Cup, claimed three wickets as did Mehidy Hasan. Hashmatullah Shahidi (18) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz's dismissals when Afghanistan were at 112/2, led to a collapse of their middle and lower order, before the team was all out 44 runs after.With the ball, Afghanistan reduced Bangladesh to 27/2 and missed two catching opportunities of Mehidy Hasan, who made the best of it by putting on 97 runs with Nazmul Hossain Shanto for the third wicket.The partnership helped Bangladesh to start the tournament with a win by 6 wickets. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was given the Man of the match award for his 3/25 bowling spell and 57 runs in 73 balls.[64]
Bangladesh won the match with 92 balls to spare, their greatest win margin in the World Cups, in terms of balls remaining.[65]
In the next match, Bangladesh meet one of there world cup rival England. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. The England batting gave a solid amount of target to Bangladesh.[66]Dawid Malan scored a smashing 140 runs in 107. All Bangladeshi bowlers failed to be economic. Expect Mahedi Hasan's 4/71, the whole bowling line up failed to control the England batting line up. Coming into batting, the top order line up failed to create partnerships. With a single good knock from Liton Das positive 76 runs in 66, Bangladesh was bowled out in 237. England won the match by 137 runs.[67] In the next match, Bangladesh was against New Zealand. New Zealand won the toss and choose to field first. Having batting first, Bangladesh only managed to score 245/9 on the scoreboard. Lookie Ferguson took a 3/49 spell and Trent Boult become the fastest New Zealand to claim 200 wickets, in terms of matches (107).[68] New Zealand chased down the 246 run on a comfortable mood and won the match by 8 wickets.[69] In the next match Bangladesh meet there biggest rival in cricket India. Bangladesh won the match and elected to bat first. Batting first, Bangladesh managed to score a 256/8 on scoreboard. Both the Bangladeshi opener, Liton Das and youngster Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored a fifty. India Batting next chased down the target and won the match by 7 wickets. Virat Kholi scored a match winning ton of 103* (97).[70] In the next Bangladesh was against South Africa. South Africa won the toss and choose to bat first. Batting first South Africa scored a mountain of runs against the Bangladeshi bowlers. Quinton De Kock scored a 174 (140) innings. Finishing with a scoreboard of 382/5. Bangladesh got a target of 383. Bangladesh batsmen failed to chase down. However, Mahmadullah scored a 111 (111) making him the only Bangladeshi batsman to score a century in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.[71] Bangladesh lost the match by 149 runs.[72] With 4 consecutive loss, Bangladesh fall apart in the points table. Bangladesh next was against Netherlands. Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first. They managed to score a 229 on the scoreboard giving a 230 target to the tiger. Despite being small target, Bangladesh failed to chase down the target and got upset by the Netherlands. Bangladesh was all out on 142 and Netherlands won the match by 87 runs.[73] Bangladesh do or die match was against Pakistan. Bangladesh won the toss and choose the bat first. But the Bangladeshi batters again failed to perform good. Bangladesh put an all out 204 run on scoreboard, managing a win target for Pakistan of 205. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets. Which led Bangladesh to lose hope for semi-final.[74] Both Bangladeshi bowler Mehidy Miraz and Pakisani bowler Shaheen Afridi took there 100th ODI wicket.[75][76]
Bangladesh next match was against one of there recent rival Sri Lanka. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. Sri Lanka batting first managed to score a 279/10 on scoreboard. Angelo Mathews who was one of the all-rounder of the Sri Lankan team was dismissed by a timed out. Making Angelo Methews to be the first player to get timed out.[77] Bangladesh chased down the 280 run target on board with the help of Najmul Hossain Shanto 90 run in 101 balls. Bangladesh won the match by 3 wickets.[78] Which broke Bangladesh 6 consecutive loss and eliminated Sri Lanka from the World Cup.[79]
Sri Lanka were eliminated as the result of this match.[78]
Bangladesh's last ICC Cricket World Cup match was against the Aussies. Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Batting first, Bangladesh managed to score there first 300+ run in this world cup. Towhid Hridoy made a 74 runs in 79 balls. Ending the score to be 306/8. Australia batting next chased down the target with Mitchell Marsh splendid 177* (132).[80] Australia won the match by 8 wickets in hand and Bangladesh ended their world cup run with 2 wins and 7 losses. With the position of 8 out of 10 teams.[81]
Bangladesh qualified for the 2025 Champions Trophy but the team's terrible campaign made a lot of fans expectation murdered. Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of the Bangladesh 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup squad express disappointment and said in an interview that "it is maybe the worst performance Bangladesh has done in a ICC Cricket World Cup".[82]
