Initially a cordial friendly competition between the two nations, the ferocity of the rivalry grew in the early part of the 20th century, marked by repeated controversial high profile incidents and periods of refusing to play each other.

[1] India has won 2 Cricket World Cups , 2 T20 World Cup and 2 Champions Trophy while, Bangladesh is yet to win a ICC tournament with their best performance having the reaching semi finals of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy and quarterfinals of 2015 Cricket World Cup.In both instances they were defeated by India.

Bangladesh's 2007 Cricket World Cup upset win against India gave rise to rival sentiments in both countries although since then India has dominated in ICC matches.

[2] In T20 World Cup Bangladesh is yet to register a win against India with latter emerging victorious in all 5 encounters.

Though not as significant test rivalry has also seen development in recent years.