India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline: A Comprehensive Review
The India national cricket team has been on a thrilling ride against their arch-rivals, the Bangladesh national cricket team, in the recent series. This article delves into the timeline of their matches, highlighting key moments and performances that have made this series memorable.
1. Test Series: A Dominant Start for India
The Test series between India and Bangladesh began on September 19, 2024, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, made a resounding start by winning the first Test by 280 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial role with both bat and ball, scoring a century in the first innings and taking six wickets in the second innings to inspire India to victory (Source:)
The visitors, Bangladesh, were bowled out for 234 in the first session of an overcast day four while chasing a victory target of 515. Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 82 runs, but it was not enough to save Bangladesh from defeat. This win marked a significant milestone for India as they reached their 179th Test win, placing them among the elite teams in Test cricket history (Source:).
The second Test was played from September 27 to October 1, 2024, at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Despite the rain-affected match, India managed to secure a victory by winning the toss and electing to field. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 72 runs in the first innings and Ravindra Jadeja's 300th wicket in Tests were notable performances. The match saw India's highest match run rate in Test history, breaking the previous record set by South Africa in 2005 (Source:).
2. T20I Series: A Thrilling Contest
The T20I series between India and Bangladesh commenced on October 6, 2024, at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. In the first T20I match, India won by 5 runs after Hardik Pandya's 39* runs helped them reach a total of 132/3 in 11.5 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy made his T20I debut and impressed with his 74 runs off 34 balls (Source:,).
The second T20I saw Bangladesh winning by 6 runs after Mahmudullah's 41 runs helped them reach a total of 135/9 in 20 overs. This match was notable for India's highest total against Bangladesh in T20Is (Source:).
The third and final T20I match was played on October 12, 2024, but the details of this match are not yet available as it is still ongoing.
The T20I series has been an exciting contest with both teams showing impressive performances. The inclusion of Nitish Kumar Reddy has been particularly noteworthy, as he has made a promising start to his international career. Aakash Chopra praised India's decision to play Reddy alongside Hardik Pandya, calling it 'fantastic' (Source:).
3. Key Performances and Milestones
Ravichandran Ashwin has been a standout performer throughout the series. His six wickets in the first Test and his 113 runs in the first innings were crucial for India's victory. He also passed Courtney Walsh on the list of bowlers with the most wickets in Tests (Source:,).
Ravindra Jadeja took his 300th wicket in Tests during the second Test, marking another significant milestone (Source:).
Virat Kohli became the fastest to complete 27,000 runs in international cricket, achieving this feat in terms of innings (594) (Source:).
The series has also seen notable performances from other players. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 72 runs in the second Test and Shubman Gill's 119* runs in the first Test have been impressive contributions (Source:).
The Bangladesh team has shown resilience despite their losses. Najmul Hossain Shanto's 82 runs in the first Test and Mominul Haque's 107* runs in the second Test have been standout performances (Source:,).
4. Conclusion and Future Prospects
The India national cricket team has made a strong start to their 2024-25 season with victories against Bangladesh. The Test series has been particularly impressive, with India reaching a significant milestone by achieving their 179th Test win. The T20I series has been an exciting contest with both teams showing impressive performances.
As the series concludes, fans are eagerly awaiting the next matches. The inclusion of new players like Nitish Kumar Reddy has added a fresh dimension to the team's performance. With their strong start, India is looking forward to a promising future in international cricket.
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