Flashback: Three memorable ODI knocks by Indians vs BAN

Bangladesh and India will square off against each other in a three-match ODI series followed by a two-match Test series in December. Both the Asian nations have played memorable matches in the past, especially in the ICC events and the previous meeting between the two sides in the T20 World Cup 2022 turned out to be a humdinger of a game. Ahead of the upcoming bilateral series, it is time to look at the 3 memorable knocks from Indian players in the ODI internationals against Bangladesh.

Sourav Ganguly – 135*

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly played one of the best knocks in the Asia Cup when he scored a brilliant century to take his side home in the 2000 Asia Cup. Bangladesh batted first and scored 249 for 6 in their 50 overs on the back of half-centuries from Habibul Bashar and Akram Khan. In reply, Ganguly’s unbeaten 135 at the top of the order stole the limelight as he hit seven sixes and six fours to take his side across the line. The next top score in the innings was 36 from Sachin Tendulkar.

Rohit Sharma – 137

The current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma played a sensational innings in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal against Bangladesh which set up a big victory at the MCG. Rohit hit three sixes and 14 fours in his 126 ball-137 and propelled India to 302 for 6 in 50 overs. Bangladesh fell short of the target by 109 runs in the end and Rohit’s innings proved to be the game-changing innings for India.

Virender Sehwag – 175

Virender Sehwag stunned the Bangladesh bowlers in the 2011 World Cup in the first match of the tournament with a 175-run knock off just 140 balls. The swashbuckling opener hit five sixes and 14 fours in his flamboyant knock and helped India to a huge total of 370 for 4 in the 50 overs. Virat Kohli scored his first World Cup century in the same game and Bangladesh ended up losing the game by 87 runs.