When it comes to winning matches in cricket, planning, execution, capability, and composure are vital. Any unit that wants to achieve success in the game should know how to hold nerves in pressure situations. In recent years, Bangladesh created tumultuous situations for top teams, but when it came to wrapping up games in style, they were left behind. Their record of losing close games in recent years is something very embarrassing for them.

A team like Bangladesh, that has played so much cricket in more than 3 decades, should know how to finish matches. But the balanced team, with a mix of youngsters and experienced men, has shown how impatient they have been in these years while finishing matches that have been under their grip.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

From World T20 2016 match against India to the Asia Cup 2022 group-stage game, Bangladesh have shown that snatching defeat from the jaws of victory have become their knack. Their habit of losing the crucial matches clearly shows that the Asian tigers still lack nerves of steel.

Let us look at the close contests that Bangladesh lost in recent years:

1. India Vs Bangladesh at M Chinnaswamy, Bangalore in ICC World T20 2016

India and Bangladesh were locking horns in the group 2 match of ICC World T20 2016. In two matches, India had lost 1 against New Zealand and won 1 against Pakistan, and to qualify for the semis, the men in blue had to win the game against Mortaza and Co. On the other side, Bangladesh were already out of the tournament after losing their two games against Pakistan and Australia.

With this game, Bangladesh had an opportunity to ruin India’s chances of qualifying for the semis. In the match, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. Indian openers Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan were ineffective as both got dismissed easily after spending some time at the crease. Bangladesh bowlers dominated the first inning of the match as the Indian batters could rack up only 146 in 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets.

When Bangladeshi batters came out on the field to chase, they lost Mohammad Mithun in the 2nd over. But the steady innings of Tamim Iqbal and the swift 26 made by Sabbir Rahman made the contest interesting. In the last 3 deliveries, the set batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah had to score 2 runs to take their team home, but the poor shot selection from both and the outstanding runout from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/my-father-thought-that-i-am-not-passing-the-boards-exam-ms-dhoni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> resulted in the defeat of Bangladesh by 1 run.

2. India Vs Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy 2018 Tri-Series Final at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

In the 2018 Nidahas Trophy 2018, the Bangladesh cricket team were playing the final against India. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first. While batting first, Bangladesh scored a competitive 166/8. Sabbir Rahman’s 77 off 50 deliveries and Mehidy Hasan Mirza’s cameo knock of 19 from 7 balls played a pivotal role to set a challenging target of 167 runs.

Pursuing the target of 167, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina departed early, but the partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul stabilised the innings. After the dismissal of the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/sacked-twitter-surprised-to-see-kl-rahul-lead-team-india-despite-rohit-sharmas-presence-in-the-xi-against-western-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>, Bangladesh came back into the match. The tight bowling from the bowlers prevented Manish Pandey and Vijay Shankar from going ballistic.

But it was Dinesh Karthik, who came into the scene and played some exquisite strokes in the last couple of overs of the game. Karthik attacked Rubel Hossain in the 19th over. With 2 fours and 2 sixes, Karthik turned the match in India’s favour. In the final ball of the innings, India needed 4 to win but Bangladesh again failed to hold their nerves as Karthik’s six over the covers helped Rohit and his boys to clinch the trophy.

3. Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh in the 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium&nbsp;

After losing to Afghanistan, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were facing each other to advance to the Super 4 round. On the flat pitch, Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Sanaka opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Bangladesh’s firm batting line-up put up a solid total of 183 with a loss of 7 wickets.

Sri Lanka, chasing 184, had a shaky start as they lost 4 wickets at the score of 77, but the valiant innings from Dasun Sanka and Kusal Mendis took the team closer to victory. Bangladesh returned to the game after their premier bowler Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Mendis. Sri Lankan innings was collapsing under pressure, but, it was negligent bowling by Bangladesh that cost them another important match.

No-balls bowled in the final overs gave Sri Lankan batsmen a licence to charge against Bangladesh bowlers. After the match, the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/3-strategies-shakib-al-hasan-can-implement-to-lead-bangladesh-to-glory-in-t20-world-cup-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakib Al Hasan</a> blamed no-balls bowled by bowlers for losing the do-or-die match.

When it comes to winning matches in cricket, planning, execution, capability, and composure are vital. Any unit that wants to achieve success in the game should know how to hold nerves in pressure situations. In recent years, Bangladesh created tumultuous situations for top teams, but when it came to wrapping up games in style, they were left behind. Their record of losing close games in recent years is something very embarrassing for them.
A team like Bangladesh, that has played so much cricket in more than 3 decades, should know how to finish matches. But the balanced team, with a mix of youngsters and experienced men, has shown how impatient they have been in these years while finishing matches that have been under their grip.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
From World T20 2016 match against India to the Asia Cup 2022 group-stage game, Bangladesh have shown that snatching defeat from the jaws of victory have become their knack. Their habit of losing the crucial matches clearly shows that the Asian tigers still lack nerves of steel.
<h3>Let us look at the close contests that Bangladesh lost in recent years:</h3>
<h3>1. India Vs Bangladesh at M Chinnaswamy, Bangalore in ICC World T20 2016</h3>
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India and Bangladesh were locking horns in the group 2 match of ICC World T20 2016. In two matches, India had lost 1 against New Zealand and won 1 against Pakistan, and to qualify for the semis, the men in blue had to win the game against Mortaza and Co. On the other side, Bangladesh were already out of the tournament after losing their two games against Pakistan and Australia.
With this game, Bangladesh had an opportunity to ruin India’s chances of qualifying for the semis. In the match, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. Indian openers Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan were ineffective as both got dismissed easily after spending some time at the crease. Bangladesh bowlers dominated the first inning of the match as the Indian batters could rack up only 146 in 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets.
When Bangladeshi batters came out on the field to chase, they lost Mohammad Mithun in the 2nd over. But the steady innings of Tamim Iqbal and the swift 26 made by Sabbir Rahman made the contest interesting. In the last 3 deliveries, the set batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah had to score 2 runs to take their team home, but the poor shot selection from both and the outstanding runout from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/my-father-thought-that-i-am-not-passing-the-boards-exam-ms-dhoni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> resulted in the defeat of Bangladesh by 1 run.

<h3>2. India Vs Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy 2018 Tri-Series Final at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</h3>
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In the 2018 Nidahas Trophy 2018, the Bangladesh cricket team were playing the final against India. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first. While batting first, Bangladesh scored a competitive 166/8. Sabbir Rahman’s 77 off 50 deliveries and Mehidy Hasan Mirza’s cameo knock of 19 from 7 balls played a pivotal role to set a challenging target of 167 runs.
Pursuing the target of 167, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina departed early, but the partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul stabilised the innings. After the dismissal of the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/sacked-twitter-surprised-to-see-kl-rahul-lead-team-india-despite-rohit-sharmas-presence-in-the-xi-against-western-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>, Bangladesh came back into the match. The tight bowling from the bowlers prevented Manish Pandey and Vijay Shankar from going ballistic.
But it was Dinesh Karthik, who came into the scene and played some exquisite strokes in the last couple of overs of the game. Karthik attacked Rubel Hossain in the 19th over. With 2 fours and 2 sixes, Karthik turned the match in India’s favour. In the final ball of the innings, India needed 4 to win but Bangladesh again failed to hold their nerves as Karthik’s six over the covers helped Rohit and his boys to clinch the trophy.

<h3>3. Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh in the 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium&nbsp;</h3>
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After losing to Afghanistan, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were facing each other to advance to the Super 4 round. On the flat pitch, Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Sanaka opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Bangladesh’s firm batting line-up put up a solid total of 183 with a loss of 7 wickets.
Sri Lanka, chasing 184, had a shaky start as they lost 4 wickets at the score of 77, but the valiant innings from Dasun Sanka and Kusal Mendis took the team closer to victory. Bangladesh returned to the game after their premier bowler Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Mendis. Sri Lankan innings was collapsing under pressure, but, it was negligent bowling by Bangladesh that cost them another important match.
No-balls bowled in the final overs gave Sri Lankan batsmen a licence to charge against Bangladesh bowlers. After the match, the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/3-strategies-shakib-al-hasan-can-implement-to-lead-bangladesh-to-glory-in-t20-world-cup-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakib Al Hasan</a> blamed no-balls bowled by bowlers for losing the do-or-die match.

When it comes to winning matches in cricket, planning, execution, capability, and composure are vital. Any unit that wants to achieve success in the game should know how to hold nerves in pressure situations. In recent years, Bangladesh created tumultuous situations for top teams, but when it came to wrapping up games in style, they were left behind. Their record of losing close games in recent years is something very embarrassing for them.
A team like Bangladesh, that has played so much cricket in more than 3 decades, should know how to finish matches. But the balanced team, with a mix of youngsters and experienced men, has shown how impatient they have been in these years while finishing matches that have been under their grip.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
From World T20 2016 match against India to the Asia Cup 2022 group-stage game, Bangladesh have shown that snatching defeat from the jaws of victory have become their knack. Their habit of losing the crucial matches clearly shows that the Asian tigers still lack nerves of steel.
<h3>Let us look at the close contests that Bangladesh lost in recent years:</h3>
<h3>1. India Vs Bangladesh at M Chinnaswamy, Bangalore in ICC World T20 2016</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665663751139_Ind-vs-Ban-2016.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
India and Bangladesh were locking horns in the group 2 match of ICC World T20 2016. In two matches, India had lost 1 against New Zealand and won 1 against Pakistan, and to qualify for the semis, the men in blue had to win the game against Mortaza and Co. On the other side, Bangladesh were already out of the tournament after losing their two games against Pakistan and Australia.
With this game, Bangladesh had an opportunity to ruin India’s chances of qualifying for the semis. In the match, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. Indian openers Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan were ineffective as both got dismissed easily after spending some time at the crease. Bangladesh bowlers dominated the first inning of the match as the Indian batters could rack up only 146 in 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets.
When Bangladeshi batters came out on the field to chase, they lost Mohammad Mithun in the 2nd over. But the steady innings of Tamim Iqbal and the swift 26 made by Sabbir Rahman made the contest interesting. In the last 3 deliveries, the set batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah had to score 2 runs to take their team home, but the poor shot selection from both and the outstanding runout from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/my-father-thought-that-i-am-not-passing-the-boards-exam-ms-dhoni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> resulted in the defeat of Bangladesh by 1 run.

<h3>2. India Vs Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy 2018 Tri-Series Final at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665663249075_India-Vs-Bangladesh,-Nidahas-Trophy-2018.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
In the 2018 Nidahas Trophy 2018, the Bangladesh cricket team were playing the final against India. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first. While batting first, Bangladesh scored a competitive 166/8. Sabbir Rahman’s 77 off 50 deliveries and Mehidy Hasan Mirza’s cameo knock of 19 from 7 balls played a pivotal role to set a challenging target of 167 runs.
Pursuing the target of 167, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina departed early, but the partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul stabilised the innings. After the dismissal of the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/sacked-twitter-surprised-to-see-kl-rahul-lead-team-india-despite-rohit-sharmas-presence-in-the-xi-against-western-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>, Bangladesh came back into the match. The tight bowling from the bowlers prevented Manish Pandey and Vijay Shankar from going ballistic.
But it was Dinesh Karthik, who came into the scene and played some exquisite strokes in the last couple of overs of the game. Karthik attacked Rubel Hossain in the 19th over. With 2 fours and 2 sixes, Karthik turned the match in India’s favour. In the final ball of the innings, India needed 4 to win but Bangladesh again failed to hold their nerves as Karthik’s six over the covers helped Rohit and his boys to clinch the trophy.

<h3>3. Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh in the 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665663395383_Ban-vs-Sl.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
After losing to Afghanistan, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were facing each other to advance to the Super 4 round. On the flat pitch, Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Sanaka opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Bangladesh’s firm batting line-up put up a solid total of 183 with a loss of 7 wickets.
Sri Lanka, chasing 184, had a shaky start as they lost 4 wickets at the score of 77, but the valiant innings from Dasun Sanka and Kusal Mendis took the team closer to victory. Bangladesh returned to the game after their premier bowler Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Mendis. Sri Lankan innings was collapsing under pressure, but, it was negligent bowling by Bangladesh that cost them another important match.
No-balls bowled in the final overs gave Sri Lankan batsmen a licence to charge against Bangladesh bowlers. After the match, the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/3-strategies-shakib-al-hasan-can-implement-to-lead-bangladesh-to-glory-in-t20-world-cup-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakib Al Hasan</a> blamed no-balls bowled by bowlers for losing the do-or-die match.

When it comes to winning matches in cricket, planning, execution, capability, and composure are vital. Any unit that wants to achieve success in the game should know how to hold nerves in pressure sit

3 instances when Bangladesh lost crucial matches

Bangladesh have snatched defeat from jaws of victory on several occasions in international cricket.

3 instances when Bangladesh lost crucial matches in international cricket

From World T20 2016 match against India to the Asia Cup 2022 group-stage game, Bangladesh have shown that snatching defeat from the jaws of victory have become their knack