History of Bangladesh Cricket

1999

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 62 runs during the 1999 Cricket World Cup in the group match at Northampton. Bangladesh managed 223/9 from 50 overs. Pakistan could only manage 161 due to a few run-outs by wicketkeeper Khaled Masud and some tight bowling by Khaled Mahmud  who took 3/31 from 10 overs-was later judged man of the match. They did not qualify for the Super Six round after suffering defeats in most of their other matches. But that win over Pakistan, who were in the super six in that World Cup, helped Bangladesh to gain Test playing status one year later. There were allegations that the match was rigged.
2000
In 2000, Bangladesh made their debut Test appearance, hosting India in Dhaka. They lost by nine wickets.
2001
Bangladesh played eight Tests in 2001. They toured Zimbabwe in April and lost both Tests. They lost two one-off Tests to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, both by an innings, before returning home for a two-Test series against Zimbabwe. In the first Test in Dhaka, they escaped with a draw after no play was possible on the final two days due to rain. They had been 213 runs behind in their second innings, with seven wickets in hand. After seven Tests, it was their first time the team had avoided defeat. Zimbabwe then won the second Test by an innings. Bangladesh then made their first Test tour of New Zealand, losing both Tests by an innings.
2002
Bangladesh played four series of two Tests each in 2002 against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the West Indies. They lost all eight matches, six of these by an innings.
2003
In September, Bangladesh came very close to their first Test victory, when they lost to Pakistan by only one wicket. Also in the match, Alok Kapali had taken a hat-trick against the Pakistani batsmen.