For the first time since 1998, Bangladesh will play India in an ODI in India.

On October 19, at the renowned MCA Stadium in Pune, India and Bangladesh will square off in the 17th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in a highly anticipated contest. This match not only reignites the long-standing rivalry between these two cricketing nations, but it also marks a historic first one-day international match for India in 25 years, since 1998.

The upcoming match between India and Bangladesh will mark the long-awaited return of their ODI rivalry on Indian territory after an incredible 25-year break, which is sure to raise suspicions among cricket fans. The most recent match between these two cricketing behemoths took place in India in May 1998. It was a historic match that took place during a tri-series between India, Bangladesh, and Kenya.

Considering the final One Day International match between India and Bangladesh on Indian soil

After deciding to bat first, the Indian bowlers put on a bowling clinic, quickly destroying the Bangladeshi batting order and bringing them down to a perilous 21/3. The visitors were in serious trouble when their constant pressure resulted in five more wickets falling within the subsequent 50 runs. Hasibul Hossain and Khaled Mashud’s tenacious 44-run stand for the ninth wicket saved Bangladesh’s chances as they cleared the 100-run mark.

However, Sachin Tendulkar ended Bangladesh’s innings with a quick two-ball sequence, eliminating them for just 115 runs. Tendulkar’s quick 33 and Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 41 off 52 deliveries gave India a strong start in their pursuit of 116 runs. However, India briefly lost focus, falling from 72/0 to 107/5 with just 44 runs remaining and all ten wickets still in tact.

Even yet, India won easily by chasing down the mark with five wickets and an incredible 124 balls to spare thanks to Ajay Jadeja, who is unbroken at 16. The master of leg-spin, Anil Kumble, was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in the first innings, taking three wickets for just 17 runs in his allotted 10 overs.