India and Bangladesh have faced each other 24 times in one-dayers. Indians have been victorious in 21 of those matches, but they have actually been defeated by the minnows in three matches
For most of the 80s and 90s, it was a given that India would easily overcome the Bangladeshis without having to shed much of a sweat. Times have changed in recent times though.
Lasith Malinga captured his 6th five-wicket haul to bowl Sri Lanka to a narrow 12-run win over Pakistan in the opening match of Asia Cup 2014. Chasing 297, Pakistan batsmen blew hot and cold right through their innings.
The last couple of months have been extremely painful for Indian cricket. It has been mentioned innumerable times that India haven’t won a single international game since the start of the South African tour.
MS Dhoni has been ruled out of the Asia Cup in Bangladesh because of a side strain. Virat Kohli will lead India in Dhoni's absence and Dinesh Karthik slots in as the replacement wicketkeeper.