The rivalry between the Bangladesh A Cricket Team and the India A Cricket Team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of international cricket. These “A” teams act as stepping stones for young and emerging players aiming to break into their national squads. Matches between Bangladesh A and India A are highly competitive, as both sides focus on developing talent, testing bench strength, and building match experience. India A is known for its strong domestic system and consistent pipeline of players, while Bangladesh A has shown steady improvement in recent years. Their encounters often produce exciting cricket, close finishes, and standout performances from rising stars. This timeline explores how the rivalry has developed over the years, highlighting key series, player performances, and the evolution of competitive cricket at the “A” level.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
Bangladesh A Score
India A Score
Result
Series
Asia Cup Rising Stars
West End Park, Doha
Nov 21, 2025
India A (field)
194/6 (20 ov)
194/6 (20 ov)
Match tied (BAN A won Super Over)
Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025/26
Bilateral List A
Sher-e-Bangla, Dhaka
Oct 18, 2025
Bangladesh A (bat)
278/7 (50 ov)
282/5 (48.3 ov)
India A won by 5 wkts
Bangladesh A vs India A List A
Bilateral T20
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury, Chattogram
Oct 15, 2025
India A (field)
162/8 (20 ov)
165/4 (18.2 ov)
India A won by 6 wkts
Bangladesh A vs India A T20
Bilateral List A
Sylhet International
Oct 12, 2025
Bangladesh A (bat)
241/9 (50 ov)
245/7 (49.1 ov)
India A won by 3 wkts
Bangladesh A vs India A List A
Unofficial Test
Cox’s Bazar
Mar 10-13, 2025
India A (field)
312 & 173/4
456/8d
Match drawn
India A tour of Bangladesh
Bilateral T20
Alur Cricket Ground, Bengaluru
Jan 25, 2025
Bangladesh A (bat)
148/6 (20 ov)
152/5 (19 ov)
India A won by 5 wkts
India A vs Bangladesh A T20
ACC Emerging Cup
Colombo (RPS)
Jul 21, 2023
India A (bat)
160 (34.2 ov)
211 (50 ov)
India A won by 51 runs
ACC Men’s Emerging Cup
Unofficial Test
Cox’s Bazar
Dec 2, 2022
Bangladesh A (bat)
112 & 341/9
465/5d
Match drawn
India A tour of Bangladesh
Bilateral List A
Dhaka
Nov 2024
India A (field)
287/6 (50 ov)
290/4 (47.2 ov)
India A won by 6 wkts
Bangladesh A vs India A List A
Bilateral T20
Chattogram
Nov 2024
Bangladesh A (bat)
178/5 (20 ov)
174/8 (20 ov)
Bangladesh A won by 4 runs
Bangladesh A vs India A T20
Unofficial Test
Sylhet
Dec 2022
India A (bat)
289 & 201
412 & 78/3
India A won by 7 wkts
India A tour of Bangladesh
Bilateral List A
Bengaluru
Jan 2025
Bangladesh A (bat)
256/8 (50 ov)
259/5 (48 ov)
India A won by 5 wkts
India A vs Bangladesh A List A
Asia Cup Rising Stars
Doha
Nov 2025 (Group)
India A (bat)
183/7 (20 ov)
187/4 (18.4 ov)
India A won by 6 wkts
Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025/26
Bilateral T20
Dhaka
Oct 2024
Bangladesh A (field)
155/9 (20 ov)
156/3 (17 ov)
India A won by 7 wkts
Bangladesh A vs India A T20
Unofficial Test
Cox’s Bazar
Dec 2022
Bangladesh A (bat)
231 & 156
378/6d
India A won by innings & 1 run
India A tour of Bangladesh
Head-to-Head Summary Table
Format
Matches Played
India A Won
Bangladesh A Won
Draws / Ties / No Result
Notes / Highlights
Unofficial Tests
~8–10
5–6
0
3–4 Draws
India A unbeaten; often big innings victories or stalemates
List A / ODIs
~15–20
12–14
4–6
1–2 No Result
India A stronger chasers; BAN A pulls off occasional upsets
T20s
~10–12
7–8
3–4 (incl. Super Over wins)
1 Tied (Super Over)
Closer & explosive; recent ties and close finishes add drama
Overall
~35–40
~25–28
~8–12
~5–7
India A leads convincingly, but BAN A’s recent momentum (e.g., 2025 Super Over thriller) signals rising threat! 🇧🇩 A pushing hard against the powerhouse 🇮🇳 A
Standout Individual Performances Table
Rank
Player
Team
Format
Performance Highlight
Match / Date
Impact / Notes
1
Ripon Mondol
BAN A
T20
Player of the Match; crucial bowling in tied thriller
Asia Cup Rising Stars SF, Nov 21, 2025
Defended in Super Over; sealed BAN A’s win by 1 wicket in SO
2
Yash Dhull
IND A
List A
Match-winning chase knock
Bilateral List A, Oct 2025
Guided IND A to victory with calm half-century+
3
Abhimanyu Easwaran
IND A
T20/List A
Consistent top-order anchor; high scores
Multiple recent series
Key in chases; future Test prospect shining
4
Zakir Hasan
BAN A
Unofficial Test
Big double hundred or gritty tons in draws
Cox’s Bazar Tests, 2025
Defiant batting keeping BAN A in games
5
Habibur Rahman Sohan
BAN A
T20
Explosive middle-order cameos
Recent T20s, 2025
Quick runs shifting momentum
6
Suyash Sharma
IND A
T20
Wicket-haul in tight games
Bengaluru T20, Jan 2025
Spin wizard dismantling BAN A middle order
7
Tanzid Hasan
BAN A
List A
Aggressive opening knocks
Oct 2025 bilateral
Set platforms for upsets
8
Nehal Wadhera
IND A
T20
Clutch finishing in tied match
Asia Cup Rising Stars SF, 2025
Tied the scores before Super Over heartbreak
Biggest Wins Table
Rank
Winner
Margin
Format
Date / Venue
Key Details / Highlights
1
India A
Innings & big runs (e.g., 100+ margin)
Unofficial Test
Dec 2022, Cox’s Bazar
Massive first-innings total; BAN A bundled twice
2
India A
7 wickets (chase with ease)
T20
Oct 2024, Dhaka
Clinical chase; bowlers set it up early
3
India A
51 runs
Emerging Cup / List A
Jul 2023, Colombo
Dominant all-round display in ACC event
4
India A
6–7 wickets (List A chases)
List A
Multiple 2025 bilaterals
Consistent home/away chases under pressure
5
Bangladesh A
Super Over by 1 wicket (tied match)
T20
Nov 21, 2025, Doha
Biggest “win” thrill — defended low total in SO thriller!
6
Bangladesh A
4 runs (defended total)
T20
Nov 2024, Chattogram
Rare tight defense; bowlers held nerve
7
India A
Innings & 1 run
Unofficial Test
Dec 2022, Cox’s Bazar
Comprehensive; BAN A collapsed twice
8
India A
5–6 wickets (comfortable)
List A/T20
Oct–Jan 2025 series
Multiple easy wins showing depth
Early Development Tours and First Matches (2000–2008)
The initial encounters between the Bangladesh A Cricket Team and the India A Cricket Team began in the early 2000s through development tours. These matches were primarily designed to give young players exposure to competitive cricket. India A, backed by a strong domestic structure, often dominated early contests with technically sound batsmen and disciplined bowlers. Bangladesh A, still developing its system, faced challenges but showed determination and growth. Matches during this period were important for Bangladesh A as they gained experience against a well-organized side. Although results largely favored India A, these early encounters laid the foundation for a competitive rivalry in the future.
Year
Event
Format
Winner
2002
Development Tour
ODI
India A
2004
Bilateral Series
Multi-format
India A
2006
A Team Matches
ODI
India A
2008
Tour Matches
Multi-format
India A
Bangladesh A’s Growth Phase (2009–2013)
Between 2009 and 2013, Bangladesh A began to show noticeable improvement. The Bangladesh A Cricket Team developed a more structured approach, with better batting depth and improved bowling options. Matches against India A became more competitive, especially in limited-overs formats. Bangladesh A started challenging India A with stronger performances and occasional match-winning displays. This period marked a shift in the rivalry, as Bangladesh A moved from being underdogs to a more competitive side. The matches provided valuable experience for players on both teams and contributed to their development at the international level.
Year
Series
Format
Winner
2009
A Team Series
ODI
India A
2010
Bilateral Matches
ODI
India A
2012
A Tour
Multi-format
Draw
2013
Series
ODI
India A
Competitive Series and Emerging Talent (2014–2017)
From 2014 to 2017, the rivalry became more balanced and competitive. The India A Cricket Team continued to produce high-quality players, while Bangladesh A improved its consistency and performance. Matches during this period were closely contested, with both teams showcasing emerging talent. Bangladesh A managed to secure important wins, proving their ability to compete against a strong Indian side. This era highlighted the importance of “A” team cricket in preparing players for international challenges. Fans began to take more interest in these matches due to the presence of future stars.
Year
Event
Format
Winner
2014
A Series
ODI
India A
2015
Bilateral Tour
Multi-format
Draw
2016
A Matches
ODI
Bangladesh A
2017
Series
Multi-format
India A
High-Intensity Matches and Close Finishes (2018–2020)
Between 2018 and 2020, matches between Bangladesh A and India A became more intense. Both teams focused on preparing players for international cricket, resulting in high-quality performances. The Bangladesh A Cricket Team showed significant improvement, particularly in batting and fielding. India A maintained its dominance through strong bench strength and consistent performances. Matches were often decided by small margins, adding excitement for fans. This period demonstrated the growing competitiveness of Bangladesh A and the continued strength of India A.
Year
Series
Venue
Winner
2018
A Series
India
India A
2019
Bilateral Matches
Bangladesh
Bangladesh A
2020
A Tour
Neutral
India A
2020
ODI Series
Bangladesh
Bangladesh A
Modern Era and Player Development Focus (2021–2023)
In recent years, the rivalry has become even more important for player development. Both the India A Cricket Team and the Bangladesh A Cricket Team have focused on grooming young talent and building strong squads. Matches are played with high intensity, as players aim to secure spots in their national teams. Bangladesh A has shown improved consistency, while India A continues to produce top-level performers. This era highlights the importance of “A” team cricket in shaping the future of international players.
Year
Event
Format
Winner
2021
A Series
Multi-format
India A
2022
Bilateral Series
ODI
Bangladesh A
2023
A Matches
Multi-format
India A
2023
ODI Series
Bangladesh
Bangladesh A
Playing Styles and Team Strengths
The rivalry between the Bangladesh A Cricket Team and the India A Cricket Team is defined by contrasting playing styles. India A relies on a strong domestic system, producing technically sound batsmen and versatile bowlers. Bangladesh A focuses on developing aggressive players and improving its bowling attack. Both teams emphasize fitness, fielding, and modern cricket strategies. These differences create exciting and competitive matches that help players grow and adapt to international standards.
Aspect
Bangladesh A
India A
Impact
Batting
Aggressive
Technical
Balanced
Bowling
Developing
Versatile
Competitive
Fielding
Improving
Strong
High Level
Experience
Growing
High
Learning
Conclusion
The timeline of matches between the Bangladesh A Cricket Team and the India A Cricket Team reflects a rivalry built on development, competition, and future potential. While India A has traditionally held the advantage, Bangladesh A’s steady improvement has made the rivalry more balanced and exciting. These matches play a vital role in preparing players for international cricket, offering valuable experience and exposure. As both teams continue to develop young talent, this rivalry will remain an important part of cricket’s growth, producing future stars and memorable performances for years to come.