Bangladesh has scored 200 or more runs six times in T20I cricket. They played their first T20I match against Zimbabwe in 2006. Since then, they have grown slowly in this fast-paced format compared to Tests and ODIs.
Many great players, like Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, have helped the team. These players have made a big impact, especially when Bangladesh scored over 200 runs. Let’s look at the highest T20I scores by Bangladesh in their cricket history.
Bangladesh’s Top 5 Highest T20I Scores
5. 202/3 vs Ireland, 2023
Bangladesh’s fifth-highest total was against Ireland in March 2023 in Chattogram. The match was shortened to 17 overs due to rain. Opener Liton Das scored a great 83 runs, leading the team to 202/3. Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets to stop Ireland at 125/9. Bangladesh won by 77 runs.
4. 203/8 vs Sri Lanka, 2024
In March 2024, Bangladesh played against Sri Lanka in Sylhet and scored 203/8. Sri Lanka batted first and made 206/3. Mahmudullah scored 54 runs, and Jaker Ali scored 68 runs. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh lost by just three runs.
3. 207/5 vs Ireland, 2023
Bangladesh’s third-highest total was again against Ireland in March 2023. Rony Talukdar helped the team with 67 runs, bringing the total to 207/5. The rain changed the match, and Ireland had a new target of 104 runs in eight overs. They managed only 81 runs and lost by 22 runs.
2. 211/4 vs West Indies, 2018
Bangladesh’s second-highest score came against the West Indies in December 2018 in Mirpur. Liton Das scored 60 runs, and Shakib Al Hasan added 42 runs. They set a high total of 211/4. The West Indies were bowled out for 175 runs, giving Bangladesh a 36-run win. Shakib was named Player of the Match.
1. 215/5 vs Sri Lanka, 2018
Bangladesh reached their highest T20I total of 215 runs against Sri Lanka in Colombo in March 2018. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 214/6. Bangladesh started well, with Tamim Iqbal scoring 47 and Liton Das scoring 43. Mushfiqur Rahim was the star, hitting 72 runs off 35 balls. He led Bangladesh to a five-wicket win and was named Player of the Match.
In summary, these amazing scores show Bangladesh’s success in T20I cricket. The highest T20I scores by Bangladesh highlight the team’s potential in this exciting format.
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