Pakistan vs Bangladesh Cricket Rivalry: Match History & Analysis

Explore the competitive history between Pakistan and Bangladesh national cricket teams across formats with detailed statistics and highlights.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records

Test Matches

ODI Matches

T20 Internationals

Notable Matches in History

1999 World Cup (Manchester)

Pakistan's 161-run victory where Saeed Anwar scored 103 runs. Bangladesh scored only 125 runs in reply.

2012 Asia Cup (Mirpur)

Bangladesh's historic 5-wicket win chasing 262 runs, powered by Shakib Al Hasan's 64*.

2021 T20 World Cup (Abu Dhabi)

Pakistan won by 5 wickets as Mohammad Rizwan's 78* guided successful chase of 128 runs.

Key Players in Contests

Pakistan Standouts:

• Babar Azam: 789 runs in 15 innings vs BAN (ODI/T20I)
• Shaheen Afridi: 28 wickets across formats

Bangladesh Impact Players:

• Shakib Al Hasan: 624 runs & 36 wickets
• Mushfiqur Rahim: 3 centuries against PAK

Recent Encounters (2022-2023)

1. T20I Tri-series 2022: Pakistan won by 7 wickets (Haris Rauf 4/21)
2. Test Match 2023: Pakistan won by innings margin (Abdullah Shafique 201)
3. Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan won by 7 wickets (Naseem Shah 3/34)

Upcoming Fixtures & Tournament Context

• October 2024: 3 ODIs scheduled in Multan
• 2025 Champions Trophy: Potential group-stage clash

Pakistan maintains historical dominance, but Bangladesh has shown improved competitiveness since 2015. Recent bilateral series have featured closer contests, particularly in T20 format. Both teams often face each other in Asia Cup and ICC tournaments, making their encounters crucial for regional cricket dynamics.

Last updated: September 2023