Bangladesh team records include victories with the closest margins of defeat (by runs)

The Bangladesh cricket squad, often known as the Tigers, has advanced significantly in recent years. While having a less remarkable overall record than some of the top cricketing nations in the globe, the Tigers have put on some outstanding performances, especially in limited-overs cricket. Bangladesh has demonstrated extraordinary resiliency in several areas, including its capacity to suffer close losses in games.

The team records of Bangladesh will be examined in this article, with a focus on the squad’s closest losses in terms of runs. Despite the disappointment of losing by such slim margins, the team’s spirit of resistance and commitment to giving everything they had till the very end was demonstrated.

Number	Margin	Versus	Venue
1	2 runs	Pakistan	Bangladesh
2	3 runs	West Indies	West Indies
3	5 runs	Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe
4	9 runs	Zimbabwe	Bangladesh
5	11 runs	India	Bangladesh

 

Versus India.

In one of the most memorable games, Bangladesh lost to India in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 by the slimmest of margins. With two overs remaining and needing just 11 runs to win, Bangladesh appeared to be cruising toward the target after India scored 146 runs in their allotted 20 overs. They ultimately fell one run short of the mark after losing three quick wickets in the 19th over and two more in the last over. Both teams experienced an emotional rollercoaster during the game, and it was especially difficult for the Tigers to take after coming so close to defeating their more famous neighbours. At The Oval in London, where the game was played, New Zealand batted first and scored 244 runs in their 50 overs. Shakib Al Hasan scored a stunning century for Bangladesh in response, but it wasn’t enough to help the Tigers over the finish line. Eventually, after a valiant effort from their top-order batsmen, they fell short by only 2 runs.

Versus Australia.

In terms of runs, Bangladesh’s tightest defeat in Test cricket came against Australia in 2006. Bangladesh batted first during the game in Fatullah, amassing 427 runs in their opening innings. Australia scored a staggering 581 runs in response, gaining a lead of 154 runs. Bangladesh displayed a significantly improved performance in their second innings, hitting 148 runs before being bowled out. Australia just needed 307 runs to win the game, but the Tigers put up a valiant effort and forced a fifth day of play. With Australia’s Glenn McGrath capturing the final wicket of the innings, they ultimately fell short by only three runs.

Versus India.

In a 2017 Test match against India, Bangladesh was defeated by barely nine runs. India batted first during the game in Hyderabad, amassing 687 runs in their opening frame. Bangladesh responded by scoring a good 388 runs, but they were compelled to continue because they were 299 runs behind India. Bangladesh played considerably better in their second innings, scoring 250 runs, but they still fell short by only nine runs. India dominated the first innings of the match, and Bangladesh put up a valiant effort in the second. The match was a tale of two halves.

Conclusion.

The Tigers have put up some outstanding performances, especially in limited-overs cricket, despite Bangladesh’s team record possibly not being as good as some of the best cricketing nations. They have demonstrated their tenacity and resolve by coming so close to victory in some games against elite opposition. Although the team’s and their fans’ smallest loss margins in terms of runs were sad, it demonstrates that the Tigers can contend with some of the best.

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