It has been a saga of monumental challenges and innumerable defeats against different opponents. Having faced 105 losses in 144 matches, their troubles in the longest version of the game have turned out to be an excellent story of a nation striving hard to fix itself on the world cricket map. Bangladesh Test Performance by Match (2000-2024) Opposition Matches Won Lost Draw Loss % Won % W/L Afghanistan 2 1 1 0 50.00 50.00 1 Australia 6 1 5 0 83.33 16.66 0.2 England 10 1 9 0 90.00 10.00 0.111 India 15 0 13 2 86.66 0.00 - Ireland 1 1 0 0 0.00 100.00 - New Zealand 19 2 14 3 73.68 10.52 0.142 Pakistan 15 2 12 1 80.00 13.33 0.166 South Africa 14 0 12 2 85.71 0.00 - Sri Lanka 26 1 20 5 76.92 3.84 0.05 West Indies 20 4 14 2 70.00 20.00 0.285 Zimbabwe 18 8 7 3 38.88 44.44 1.142 India: The Unconquerable Cousin Image Source: Hindustan Times India has so far been Bangladesh's toughest Test cricket opponents. Bangladesh has lost 13 and drawn 2 in 15 matches with no win. The statistics starkly point towards the Indian team's better performance as instances of innings defeats dominate the record.It is mainly India's batting that has been too potent for Bangladesh to cope with - Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being key members of it. With both pace and spin in the bowling department, it seems Bangladesh barely stood a chance. The closest Bangladesh was at par with India was when they faced them in the historic Day-Night Test in Kolkata in 2019, and they still lost the match considerably. Also Read | Top 10 Richest Cricketers in India | Know Who Tops the List England: The Colonial Masters' Dominance Image Source: TOI Likewise, the English record against Bangladesh is just as emphatic with the Englishmen having won 9 of the last 10 encounters. English Test cricket experience dates as far back as the format has been in existence; their matches against Bangladesh have been no exception. Swinging conditions, both when swinging at England and when it swings with the new ball in Bangladesh, have mainly meant that their technical weakness becomes pretty apparent for Bangladeshi batsmen. The partnership at the top between James Anderson and Stuart Broad has well been known to rile the Bangladeshi batsmen. Australia: The Challenge of the Southern Hemisphere Image Source: ESPN Australia is the pinnacle in Test cricket, and their record against Bangladesh says it all-they have won 5 out of the 6 games played. Pace and bounce of the Aussie pitches have been the tough tasks that the Bangladeshi batsmen faced, and the Aussie batsmen have generally dominated Bangladesh's bowling. Some of the notable Aussie performances against Bangladesh have been the double century Michael Clarke and fiery spells by Mitchell Johnson, which has gotten the Aussies across to the finish line most of the time. Sri Lanka: The Subcontinental Rivalry Image Source: ESPN Yet, despite identical playing conditions, Sri Lanka has been able to enjoy sizeable superiority over Bangladesh in Test cricket, with a 20-6 edge in matches. Of course, the match-wins produced by Sri Lankan spinners, above all by Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath, have been immense. The batting punch of the Sri Lankan side, with players like Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, has provided the latter with enough big scores that seemed impossible to Bangladesh to chase down. South Africa: The African Nightmare Image Source: Crictoday South Africa's pace battery has turned out to be too hot for Bangladesh, racking up 12 losses out of 14 matches played. The fast bowlers of the Proteas, from Shaun Pollock to Kagiso Rabada, have exploited Bangladeshi weakness against high-quality pace bowling. The batting techniques of the Bangladeshis have come under severe tests, especially in South African conditions in which the ball moves appreciably both in the air and off the pitch. Also Read | Musheer Khan Biography: Family, Career, Records - All Details Pakistan: Power of Subcontinent End Image Source: ESPN Of course, Pakistan's Test history against Bangladesh is something they will be proud of, having triumphed in 12 of their last 15 Test encounters. Pakistan's Test cricket experience is at its peak as Pakistani bowlers, especially the great reverse swingers with Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis from earlier days, find the Bangladeshi batsmen a daunting proposition. In the present day, even the spinners like Yasir Shah have been a serious challenge to the Bangladeshi batsmen. Going by Pakistan's good batting record in Test cricket, they have enjoyed big overall scores against Bangladesh's bowling. New Zealand: The Kiwi Conundrum Image Source: ESPN The fact that New Zealand could not allow Bangladesh to win 14 successive matches out of 19 games is a testimony to the overall adaptability of the Kiwi's. Kiwi's pace bowling has been impressive under the leadership of Trent Boult and Tim Southee, besides their batsmen have been showing patience and technique which would ensure Test cricket success. Reasons behind Bangladesh's Losses 1. Technical Limitations: Chances are that Bangladeshi batsmen sometimes have struggled with their techniques, particularly against class pace bowling and in conditions favoring swing and seam movement. 2. Inexperience in Different Conditions: Bangladesh's failure to cope with the different playing conditions was a major reason behind their poor record in countries like England, Australia, and South Africa. 3. Bowling Limitations: There is an overall lack of express pace bowlers and quality spinners who can take 20 wickets in a Test match, which continues to restrict Bangladesh's victory. 4. Mental Barriers: The mental impact of beating some teams repeatedly has created a block, which tells about the kind of performance that occurs at crucial moments. Signs of Improvement Although Bangladesh has been defeated in most of its tests, there have been recent developments in the country: - Bangladesh's first test victory against Australia came in the year 2017. - The nation displays outstanding competitive performances with New Zealand and England. - Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are examples of some of the talent the country has developed and has shown true potential to compete at top level. The Road Ahead Bangladesh needs to focus on these aspects to overcome its Test cricketing record: Developing technologically sound batsmen who can handle various conditions Producing fast bowlers capable of consistently bowling frequently at very high speeds Domestic cricket structures that prepare players for Test cricket More exposure to different playing conditions through A-team tours. Conclusion Bangladesh's Test cricket sojourn of 105 defeats does tell the tale of struggles for a country against the sport's toughest format of play. But beyond those horrendous statistics, however, lies the remarkable curve of learning that a nation has faced. As they build their cricketing infrastructure and develop talent, it may come to hope that these defeats would eventually culminate into a lesson to finally provide more competitive performances and victories in the near future. Bangladesh's resilience in the face of all those cricketing powerhouses, despite losing, is testament to a wider commitment to Test cricket and an apt determination to walk into the international cricket field on equal footing.