Top 5 highest totals by Bangladesh in T20I cricket
Bangladesh have scored 200 or more runs six times in T20Is.
Bangladesh played their first-ever T20I match against Zimbabwe in 2006. Since then, it can be said that their progress in the shortest format has been the slowest compared to the other two formats.
The country has seen a few legendary cricketers like Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Tamim Iqbal, and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza. These players have shined on different occasions to help the team win.
The Tigers have had their moments to savour in the shortest format whenever they breached the 200-run mark. Bangladesh have reached the score of 200 runs six times in T20Is.
On that note, let’s take a look at their top five highest total in the shortest format.
Top five highest totals by Bangladesh in T20Is:
5. 202/3 vs Ireland, 2023
Bangladesh’s fifth-highest total in T20Is came against Ireland in March 2023 in Chattogram. The match was shortened to 17 overs due to rain.
Batting first, opener Liton Das played an outstanding knock of 83 runs, which guided Bangladesh to 202/3 in 17 overs. While defending, Shakib Al Hasan picked up a five-wicket haul to restrict Ireland to 125/9 and win the match by 77 runs.
4. 203/8 vs Sri Lanka, 2024
During a match in Sylhet in March 2024 against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh smashed 203/8, which is their fourth-highest total in T20Is.
Batting first, Sri Lanka made 206/3 after Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama cracked their respective half-centuries.
While chasing, Mahmudullah (54) and Jaker Ali (68) played equalling entertaining knocks, but the side reached 203/8 and lost the thrilling clash by only three runs.
3. 207/5 vs Ireland, 2023
Bangladesh’s third-highest T20I total came against Ireland in March 2023 in Chattogram. Batting first, opener Rony Talkudar played a brilliant knock of 67 runs, which helped the hosts post 207/5 on the board.
Rain interrupted Ireland’s chase, who were then set a revised target of 104 in eight overs. They managed 81 runs and lost the match by 22 runs (DLS method).
2. 211/4 vs West Indies, 2018
Bangladesh’s second-highest total in T20Is came against the West Indies in Mirpur in December 2018.
Batting first, opener Liton Das (60) and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s (42) blistering knocks helped their side finish at 211/4.
While chasing, the West Indies were bundled out for 175 runs after Shakib bagged five wickets. The hosts won the match by 36 runs. Shakib was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
1. 215/5 vs Sri Lanka, 2018
Bangladesh recorded their highest T20I total of 215 runs against Sri Lanka in Colombo in March 2018.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a huge total of 214/6 after Kusal Mendis (57) and Kusal Perera (74) played thunderous knocks. While chasing, openers Tamim Iqbal (47) and Liton Das (43) played quick-fire knocks and provided Bangladesh a solid start.
Then, Mushfiqur Rahim played a stunning innings of 72* runs off 35 balls, which helped his side win the match by five wickets. Rahim was named the Player of the Match for his impressive knock.
(All stats updated till 9th October, 2024)
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