Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head in ODIs: A Close Look at the Overall Stats

The upcoming ODI series between Pakistan vs Bangladesh has made everyone excited because both teams have plenty of power in their lineups. Bangladesh will be playing this series on its home turf, so it will have a slight edge over the green shirts. Their familiarity with the home conditions will help them to play better, however, taking Pakistan lightly would not be an option for them.

Talking about the overall Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI records, we can see a clear dominance shown by the green shirts over the past few years. They have won the majority of the matches in this friendly rivalry, which has always been watched closely by the fans of both nations. Bangladesh will certainly look to turn the tide in the upcoming series, as playing in familiar conditions will give them some edge over Pakistan.

In this article, we will take a look at the overall Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI records, so that you can understand which team has performed better in this contest historically. Besides that, we will also look at other key numbers, including the highest run-scorers and wicket-takers in the history of this rivalry. Let’s take a look at the stats below to see which team has won more games against each other in ODI cricket.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records in ODI Cricket

Pakistan has always enjoyed strong dominance over Bangladesh in ODI cricket. They have demonstrated strong performances against the Tigers in various bilateral series, as well as ICC tournaments. The reason why Pakistan has an upper hand over Bangladesh is because the green shirts always had better stars in their lineup. From Wasim Akram to Babar Azam, Pakistan has consistently produced some of the biggest names in cricket, which has helped them dominate Bangladesh. While the matches between both sides have always remained competitive, Pakistan has more than often managed to emerge on the winning side as compared to Bangladesh.

Talking about the head-to-head records, both teams have played a total of 39 matches, in which Pakistan has clinched 34, whereas Bangladesh has won just 5 games. This describes the dominance of Pakistan, as how well they have performed against Bangladesh historically in ODI cricket. Many of these games have produced nail-biting finishes, which is why fans have always loved to watch them. The upcoming series is therefore expected to be a thrilling contest, as the Tigers will try to improve their record in ODIs by taking advantage of the home conditions.

Category	Pakistan	Bangladesh
Total Matches Played	39	39
Matches Won	34	5
Matches Lost	5	34
No Result / Abandoned	0	0
Home Wins	12	3
Away Wins	14	0
Neutral Venue Wins	8	2

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records: Leading Run Scorers

Talking about the batters who have scored the most runs in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI matches, Mohammad Yousuf leads the chart with 893 runs in 16 innings. Below him is Bangladeshi legend Tamim Iqbal, who has scored 684 runs at an impressive average of 42.75 in 17 innings. Similarly, Shakib Al Hasan, Salman Butt, and Inzamam-ul-Haq are also on this list with highly remarkable stats.

Batter	Innings	Runs	Avg.	S/R	HS
Mohammad Yousuf (PAK)	16	893	89.30	86.36	112*
Tamim Iqbal (BAN)	17	684	42.75	85.18	132
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	17	649	43.26	84.39	108
Salman Butt (PAK)	7	577	96.16	94.59	136
Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK)	13	577	72.12	97.63	77

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records: Leading Wicket-Takers

When we look at the overall Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI records, Shahid Afridi emerges as the leading wicket-taker in this contest. He took 32 wickets in 21 innings at an economy rate of 4.19. Below him is the Pakistani speedster Umar Gul, who took 29 scalps in 17 innings. The famed Bangladeshi allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is at the third position in this list with 21 wickets in 18 innings.

Bowlers	Innings	Wkts.	Avg.	Econ.	BBI
Shahid Afridi (PAK)	21	32	22.06	4.19	5/23
Umar Gul (PAK)	17	29	23.41	5.02	5/17
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	18	21	36.23	4.64	2/34
Abdul Razzaq (PAK)	12	20	16.95	4.14	6/35
Mashrafe Mortaza (BAN)	19	20	42.10	5.68	4/65

Final Words

The upcoming Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI series promises to be a thrilling contest in which fans will experience high-octane cricket from both sides. The Tigers will try to improve their records in ODI cricket, as playing in home conditions gives them a perfect chance to challenge the Pakistan side. It should be noted that Bangladesh’s recent record in winning home matches is pretty strong, so the fans are looking towards them to make some notable gains in the above-shared stats by delivering strong performances.