Bangladesh’s five biggest ODI defeats reflect challenging moments against stronger opponents. Their heaviest losses came against Pakistan, India, South Africa, and Afghanistan across different eras. These matches exposed gaps in experience and consistency, highlighting the team’s learning curve and evolution over time as they faced some of cricket’s most dominant sides.
5. 200 runs vs India/South Africa – Dhaka/2017
Before they became one of India’s regular challengers, Bangladesh were still learning the ropes in the early 2000s. In Dhaka, India’s top order, led by Virender Sehwag (63) and Yuvraj Singh (102), dominated with class and control. Set a target of over 276, Bangladesh collapsed quickly on 76 and fell short by a massive 200 runs. In 2017, Bangladesh met a similar fate against South Africa. The Proteas hammered 369 runs after Faf du Plessis’ unbeaten 91 off 67 balls. In response, the Tigers could muster only 169 runs as Dane Paterson’s 3-wicket-haul led to a 200-run defeat.
4. 200 runs vs Afghanistan – Abu Dhabi, 2025
Afghanistan dominated Bangladesh in the third ODI of the UAE series. Ibrahim Zadran (95) and Mohammad Nabi (62) set 293, while Bilal Sami’s 5-wicket haul restricted Bangladesh to 93. Losing by 200 runs to a former underdog showcased the rapid shift in cricket power dynamics and Bangladesh’s struggles.
3. 206 runs vs South Africa – Mirpur, 2011
After a morale-boosting win over England, Bangladesh faced South Africa in Mirpur. Robin Peterson and Lonwabo Tsotsobe shared seven wickets to dismantle Bangladesh. Chasing 285, the Tigers managed only 78, suffering a humiliating 206-run defeat. The Mirpur crowd witnessed one of Bangladesh’s most crushing World Cup setbacks.
2. 227 runs vs India – Chattogram, 2022
1. 237 runs vs Pakistan – Dhaka, 2000
Bangladesh’s first ODI since earning Test status ended in disaster. Pakistan scored 320/3, led by Imran Nazir and Mohammad Yusuf. Bangladesh collapsed to just 87, with only two batsmen reaching double figures. The 237-run defeat remains the largest in their history, highlighting the team’s early inexperience.
