IND vs BAN: India equal dismal Record even before a Ball in Champions Trophy 2025

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As India take on Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Thursday (February 20), they have gone level in an unfortunate record.

The Indian cricket team has equalled a dismal record by losing 11 consecutive coin tosses in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

This streak began with the final of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and has continued up to their recent matches. The record matches the record previously set by the Netherlands, who also lost 11 consecutive tosses between March 2011 and August 2013.

The coin toss, often considered a game of chance, plays a strategic role in cricket, influencing decisions on batting or fielding first based on pitch conditions and other factors. While losing the toss doesn't directly determine the outcome of the match, it can impact team strategies and morale.

India Toss Losing Streak in ODIs

Here is a list of the matches where India has lost the toss since the World Cup 2023 final-

November 19, 2023: World Cup Final vs. Australia in Ahmedabad. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. India posted a total of 240 runs, which Australia successfully chased down, winning by six wickets.

December 17, 2023: 1st ODI vs. South Africa in Centurion. South Africa won the toss and chose to bat, setting a target that India couldn't surpass.

December 19, 2023: 2nd ODI vs. South Africa in Johannesburg. South Africa elected to field first after winning the toss, and India faced a challenging chase.

December 21, 2023: 3rd ODI vs. South Africa in Paarl. South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl, but India managed to secure a victory in this match.

August 2, 2024: 1st ODI vs. Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka won the toss and batted first, leading to a tied match.

August 4, 2024: 2nd ODI vs. Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka chose to bat after winning the toss, and India fell short in the chase, losing by 32 runs.

August 7, 2024: 3rd ODI vs. Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka won the toss and batted first, resulting in a significant defeat for India by 110 runs.

February 7, 2025: 1st ODI vs. England in Nagpur. England won the toss and batted first, but India chased down the target successfully.

February 9, 2025: 2nd ODI vs. England in Cuttack. England elected to bat after winning the toss, and despite setting a competitive total, India emerged victorious.

February 12, 2025: 3rd ODI vs. England in Ahmedabad. England won the toss and chose to bat, aiming to avoid a series whitewash.

February 19, 2025: Group Stage Match of the Champions Trophy 2025 vs Bangladesh. The Tigers won the Toss and decided to Bat first.