A mix of history, emotions, and competition fuels the rivalry between the Bangladesh and Pakistan cricket teams. Bangladesh got the test status in the year 2000. At the beginning of this rivalry, Pakistan always dominated Bangladesh because of its superior players and experience, but Bangladesh has begun to emerge as a real team, especially at home, and most especially in front of its home crowds.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs the Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline presents celebrated moments, historic wins, and iconic matches that have sparked the intensity and emotion, adding flavor to this rivalry. When these two teams take each other to the field, the friendly cricket tussle suddenly turns into a high-stakes game where the feelings and pride of fans of both sides are on the line.
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline: 1986 to 2025
1986 to 2006: Era of Pakistan Dominance:
The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline from 1986 to 2006 illustrates Pakistan’s initial dominance in this rivalry. Pakistan consistently won the matches, thanks to the powerful performances of players such as Wasim Akram, Saeed Anwar, and Inzamam-ul-Haq, but the Tigers managed a surprise historic win in the World Cup in 1999.
- 1985-1986 John Player Gold Leaf Trophy- Both teams met for their first ever on-field encounter at Moratuwa in 1986. In this match, the Shaheens secured a win over Bangla Tigers by 7 wickets. Pakistan showed its early dominance by marking its entry into international cricket. Since Pakistan’s bowling attacks were pretty strong, Bangladesh managed to score 94 runs. Wasim Akram took 4 wickets in 9 overs and won the Player of the Match award.
- 1988-1989 Wills Asia Cup- Pakistan toured Bangladesh for the 4th match of the 1988 Asia Cup. The Green Caps secured a huge win over Bangladesh by 173 runs. Elected to bat first, Pakistan set the target of 285 runs in 50 overs for their opponent. When the Tigers came on the ground for batting, they managed to score 111 runs in 45 overs and lost the match. Moin-Ul-Atiq (105 runs) and Ijaz Ahmed (124 runs) scored amazing centuries in the match and led their team to victory.
- 1997-1998 Pepsi Asia Cup- It was the 2nd match of the Asia Cup held at Colombo, where Pakistan edged Bangladesh and secured a win by 109 runs. Elected to bat first, Shaheens scored 319 runs in 50 overs. Bangladesh lost the match, but Athar Ali Khan stole the show by scoring 82 off 125 balls. Saeed Anwar was awarded the Man of the Match award for his incredible batting performance in the competition.
- 1999 ICC World Cup- For the first time since the rivalry started between the two teams, Bangladesh gave Pakistan the biggest blow, by winning the 29th match of the 1999 World Cup against Pakistan by 62 runs. It was a monumental victory for Bangladesh. Despite numerous heavy defeats at the start of the rivalry, the Tigers marked their entry into the ODI format of the game. Khaled Mahmud performed as an all-rounder in the match and won the Man of the Match award for his great performance.
- 2001-2002 Pakistan v Bangladesh- Both teams met at Multan for their first-ever test match. Pakistan invited Bangladesh and won the match by an innings. Saeed Anwar, Taufeeq Umar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, and Abdul Razzaq were the key players from the Pakistan team who scored a commendable century in the match and helped their team win the match.
- 2004-2005 Asia Cup- The Shaheens once again clinched a victory over Bangladesh in a multinational tournament by winning the game with a margin of 76 runs. Yasir Hameed showed his phenomenal performance in the match by scoring a century – 102 off 123. However, Inzamam-ul-Haq also hit a half-century in the match with 58 runs. Yasir Hameed was awarded the Man of the Match title for his fantastic batting in the game.
2007 to 2017: Bangladesh’s Emergence
The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline from 2007 to 2017 highlights a period of shifting momentum. While Pakistan initially dominated across formats, Bangladesh gradually rose with historic wins, including their first ODI series victory over Pakistan in 2015, showcasing their rapid progress in international cricket.
- 2007-2008 Pakistan v Bangladesh- In 2007-08, Pakistan invited Bangladesh for a 5-match ODI series. Pakistan completely whitewashed Bangladesh, winning the series 5-0. Mohammad Yousuf hit a century, 108 off 103, and won the Man of the Match award for his exceptional performance. Shoaib Malik, Salman Butt, and Younis Khan were the leading players of Shaheens who scored an innings in the series and helped their team won the 2007-08 ODI series.
- 2007-2008 Twenty20 Quadrangular Series- Both teams played their first ever T20I match at Nairobi, which Pakistan won by 30 runs. Invited to bat first, Shaheens set the target of 192 runs for the Tigers. When Bangla Tigers came on the ground for the batting, they managed to score only 161 runs in 20 overs and lost the match. Imran Nazir’s 49 off 29, supported by Younis Khan’s 48, helped Pakistan win this match. On the other side, however, Bangladesh lost the match, but Nazimuddin’s exceptional innings of 81 runs was a special moment for the Tigers.
- In the 2007-2008 ICC World Twenty20, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 4 wickets. It was the 23rd match of the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan exceeded Bangladesh’s total, scoring 141 runs in 19 overs. Junaid Siddique, player of the Bangladesh team, was the show’s Shining Star after scoring 71 off 49 runs. He also received the Man of the Match award for his outstanding effort during the tournament.
- 2009-2010 ICC World Twenty20- It was the fourth match of the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup, in which Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs. Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt formed a partnership of 73 runs and helped Shaheens to win this game. Salman Butt was awarded with the Man of the Match title for his excellent batting.
- 2009-2010 Asia Cup- This iconic match was held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, where Shaheens once again completely dominated Tigers and secured a huge win in the match by 139 runs. Imran Farhat, Shahzaib Hasan, and Umar Akmal are the key players for Pakistan. Shahid Afridi hit a century with 124 off 60 in the match, and won the Man of the Match title for his exceptional batting.
- 2011-2012 Bangladesh v Pakistan- The Green Caps toured Bangladesh for the 2-match test series in 2011. Pakistan completely whitewashed Bangladesh, winning the series by 2-0. Younis Khan was awarded the Man of the Match for scoring a double century in the first test match. However, Mohammad Hafeez (143 runs) and Asad Shafiq (104 runs) also hit a century in the match and led their team to win.
- 2011-2012 Asia Cup- Pakistan earned a thrilling 2-run victory against Bangladesh in the final of the 2012 Asia Cup. It was a nail-biting match for the Green Caps fans. The challenge of losing is contrasted by the hope that Bangladesh’s competitiveness is emerging. Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan were two prominent players for Bangladesh in this match.
- 2014-2015 Bangladesh v Pakistan- The wait is finally over for Bangladesh fans after a long period, as they claimed their first ever ODI series win against Pakistan by winning the 2015 ODI series 3-0. Bangladesh’s leading players like Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Soumya Sarkar took the headlines, scoring centuries in the series and contributing significantly to the team’s success.
- 2015-2016 Asia Cup – Shaheens toured Bangladesh for the 2016 Asia Cup Tournament held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh once again edged Pakistan on home soil and won the match by a margin of 5 wickets. For his excellent work in the match, Soumya Sarkar was awarded the Man of the Match title.
2018 to Recent Matches:
- 2019-2020 Pakistan v Bangladesh- Pakistan invited Bangladesh for the 2019-20 test series. Shaheens crushed the Tigers on their home soil. Shan Masood (100 runs) and Babar Azam (143 runs) scored a phenomenal century in the first innings of the match.
- 2019 ICC World Cup- Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 94 runs in the 2019 World Cup. The Shaheens scored 315 in 50 overs in this match. Imam-ul-Haq hit a century with 100 off 100 in the game. While Shaheen Shah Afridi took 6 wickets in 9 overs and won the Man of the Match award for his strong bowling efforts.
- 2023 ICC World Cup- It was the 31st match of the 2023 World Cup, where Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets. Shaheens beat the target of Bangladesh and scored 205 runs in 32 overs. Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman’s partnership in the match won the game for Pakistan. Fakhar Zaman won the Man of the Match award for hitting 81 off 74 balls.
- 2023 Asian Games Cricket Competition- Bangladesh won the 16th match of the competition by 6 wickets (D/L method). Welcomed to bat first, Shaheens set the target of 49 runs in 5 overs for the Tigers. In the second innings, when Bangladesh came for the batting, they easily achieved the target by scoring 65 runs in 5 overs.
- 2024 Pakistan v Bangladesh- Bangladesh achieved their maiden Test win against Pakistan, winning by 10 wickets in Rawalpindi, marking a significant milestone in their Test history. Tigers completed a 2-0 series sweep, their first Test series victory over Shaheens, highlighting their growth in the longest format. They defeated the Green Caps on their home ground. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a commendable century in the series and contributed in the win of their team.
In the 2025 Pakistan v Bangladesh T20I series, Pakistan completely whitewashed the Tigers, winning the series by 3-0. Salman Agha, Sahibzada Farhann, and Hasan Nawaz are the key players of Shaheen. However, Mohammad Haris became the Star of the series by hitting a century in the 3rd match of the series with 107 off 46. He also won the Man of the Match award for his exceptional batting in the game.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Cricket Head to Head Record
Head to Head in Test Cricket
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | |
| Match Played | 15 | |
| Won | 12 | 2 |
| Lost | 2 | 12 |
| Drawn | 1 | 1 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
Head to Head in ODI Cricket
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | |
| Match Played | 39 | |
| Won | 34 | 5 |
| Lost | 5 | 34 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
Head to Head in T20I Cricket
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | |
| Match Played | 22 | |
| Won | 19 | 3 |
| Lost | 3 | 19 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
Recent Matches Result: Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2025
May 28, Wednesday
Match: PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH, 1st T20I
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Result: Pakistan won by 37 runs
Time: 8:30 PM IST
May 30, Friday
Match: PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH, 2nd T20I
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Result: Pakistan won by 57 runs
Time: 8:30 PM IST
June 01, Sunday
Match: PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH, 3rd T20I
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Time: 8:30 PM IST
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2025 Team Captain and Players
Batters
- Tanzid Hasan
- Towhid Hridoy
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-Rounders
- Shamim Hossain
- Mahedi Hasan
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Wicket-Keepers
- Jaker Ali
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Litton Das (Captain)
Bowlers
- Tanvir Islam
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nahid Rana
- Shoriful Islam
- Khaled Ahmed
Batters
- Saim Ayub
- Fakhar Zaman
- Khushdil Shah
- Hasan Nawaz
All-Rounders
- Salman Agha (Captain)
- Irfan Khan
- Hussain Talat
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shadab Khan
Wicket-Keepers
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Mohammad Haris
Bowlers
- Haris Rauf
- Naseem Shah
- Hasan Ali
- Abrar Ahmed
- Abbas Afridi
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025 – Most Runs
| No. | Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | Sr | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Haris | 3 | 3 | 179 | 89.5 | 201.12 | 16 | 10 |
| 2 | Hasan Nawaz | 3 | 3 | 121 | 60.5 | 198.36 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | Tanzid Hasan | 3 | 3 | 106 | 35.33 | 155.88 | 10 | 7 |
| 4 | Salman Agha | 3 | 3 | 90 | 45 | 155.17 | 13 | 1 |
| 5 | Parvez Hossain Emon | 3 | 3 | 78 | 26 | 169.57 | 9 | 4 |
| 6 | Litton Das | 3 | 3 | 76 | 25.33 | 133.33 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Sahibzada Farhan | 2 | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 166.67 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 3 | 3 | 59 | 29.5 | 159.46 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Shadab Khan | 3 | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 157.14 | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | Jaker Ali | 3 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 | 170 | 2 | 4 |
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2025 – Most Wickets
| No. | Player | Matches | Overs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hasan Ali | 3 | 9.2 | 8 | 11.13 | 8 | – | 1 |
| 2 | Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 3 | 9 | 4 | 23.5 | 10.44 | – | – |
| 3 | Shadab Khan | 3 | 9 | 4 | 16.25 | 7.22 | – | – |
| 4 | Hasan Mahmud | 3 | 10 | 3 | 37.67 | 11.3 | – | – |
| 5 | Faheem Ashraf | 3 | 9 | 3 | 22.33 | 7.75 | – | – |
| 6 | Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 8.1 | – | – |
| 7 | Rishad Hossain | 3 | 11 | 2 | 72 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Abbas Afridi | 1 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | – | – |
| 9 | Khushdil Shah | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15.5 | 7.75 | – | – |
| 10 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 2 | 7 | 2 | 32 | 9.14 | – | – |
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