Bangladesh match schedule in ICC Champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
Date
Day
Match Details
Venue
Match Start Time (GMT)
Match Start Time (Local)
Feb 20
Thu
Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
09:00 AM GMT
01:00 PM LOCAL
Feb 24
Mon
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
Feb 27
Thu
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
Bangladesh’s Performance in the ICC Champions Trophy: A Detailed Analysis
The ICC Champions Trophy was a major international cricket tournament held between 1998 and 2017. Bangladesh’s journey in this tournament has been a story of growth and development, transitioning from an emerging cricketing nation to a competitive force in world cricket. While they did not achieve significant success in the Champions Trophy, their participation reflected their steady progress in international cricket.
1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Bangladesh) – Did Not Qualify
The inaugural edition of the tournament was hosted in Bangladesh, but the team did not qualify as it was restricted to Full Members at the time.
2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Kenya) – First Round Exit
Bangladesh made their debut in the tournament.
Faced England in the first round and suffered a comprehensive defeat, leading to an early exit.
This tournament provided Bangladesh with exposure to top-level cricket.
2002 ICC Champions Trophy (Sri Lanka) – Group Stage Exit
Bangladesh played in the group stage but failed to win any matches.
Lost to New Zealand and Australia, showing glimpses of potential but unable to challenge the stronger teams.
2004 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Group Stage Exit
Bangladesh struggled in this edition, facing South Africa and West Indies.
Lost both matches, with their batting lineup failing to put up competitive scores.
Despite the losses, their participation helped them gain valuable experience.
2006 ICC Champions Trophy (India) – Did Not Qualify
Bangladesh did not qualify for the 2006 edition as the tournament was limited to the top eight ranked teams.
2009 ICC Champions Trophy (South Africa) – Did Not Qualify
Bangladesh again failed to qualify, highlighting the gap between them and the top cricketing nations.
2013 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Did Not Qualify
The team missed out once more as only the top-ranked eight teams participated.
This period marked their improvement in ODI cricket, but they were still outside the top tier.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Semi-finals
This was Bangladesh’s best performance in Champions Trophy history.
Group Stage:
Lost to England in their opening match.
Secured a crucial win against New Zealand, with Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah scoring brilliant centuries in a record partnership.
A washout against Australia helped them advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-finals:
Faced India and despite a strong start with the bat, lost as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli dominated the chase.
This performance marked a turning point in Bangladesh’s ODI cricket journey, proving their ability to compete at the highest level.
Overall Performance Summary
Year
Performance
1998
Did Not Qualify
2000
First Round Exit
2002
Group Stage
2004
Group Stage
2006
Did Not Qualify
2009
Did Not Qualify
2013
Did Not Qualify
2017
Semi-finals
Key Players in Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy History
Shakib Al Hasan (2002-2017): A key all-rounder who played crucial roles in multiple editions.
Tamim Iqbal (2017): Consistent opener who provided strong starts.
Mahmudullah (2017): Starred in the famous run chase against New Zealand.
Mashrafe Mortaza (2002-2017): Bangladesh’s experienced captain and pacer.
Bangladesh’s History
Bangladesh’s journey in the ICC Champions Trophy reflects their growth in international cricket. From struggling in early editions to reaching the semi-finals in 2017, they demonstrated significant progress. While they did not win the tournament, their ability to challenge top teams improved with each edition.
With the Champions Trophy discontinued after 2017, Bangladesh’s performance in the competition stands as a testament to their development as a competitive cricketing nation.
