Great news has emerged for the Bangladesh cricket team ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Team captain Litton Das not only led the team to a series victory with his brilliant batting against the Netherlands but also set a significant personal record.
Sports News: Bangladesh captain Litton Das smashed a blistering 73 off just 46 balls in the third T20 match against the Netherlands. His innings included 6 fours and 4 sixes, and he scored at a remarkable strike rate of 158.70. Although the match could not be completed and was eventually abandoned due to rain, Bangladesh clinched the series 2-0.
With this outstanding half-century, Litton Das broke the record of Bangladesh cricket stalwart Shakib Al Hasan, which will undoubtedly boost his confidence even further before the upcoming Asia Cup. When the rain interrupted play, Bangladesh's score was 164/4 in 18.2 overs.
Litton Das's Historic Innings
In the final match of the three-match T20 series, the Netherlands won the toss and chose to bowl. Opening the innings, captain Litton Das batted with authority, scoring 73 runs in just 46 balls. During this period, his strike rate was an impressive 158.70. Litton hit 6 fours and 4 sixes in his innings.
When Bangladesh's score reached 164/4 in 18.2 overs, the game was halted due to rain. The match could not resume thereafter and was declared abandoned. However, Bangladesh had already secured the series victory with a 2-0 lead.
Shakib Al Hasan's Record Broken
This innings marked Litton Das's 14th T20 International half-century. With this achievement, he has become the Bangladeshi batsman with the most half-centuries for the Bangladesh cricket team. This record was previously held by Shakib Al Hasan, who had scored 13 half-centuries in 127 innings across 129 matches. Litton has now set a new record by surpassing this milestone.
Litton Das's T20I Career
- Matches: 110
- Runs: 2437
- Half-centuries: 14
- Fours: 235
- Sixes: 77
Litton's current form is considered extremely important for Bangladesh ahead of the Asia Cup.
Virat Kohli Tops the List of World's Top T20 Batsmen
When it comes to the most 50+ scores in international T20 cricket, Indian legend Virat Kohli holds the top position. Kohli has scored half-centuries or more on 39 occasions. He is level with Pakistan's Babar Azam, who has also achieved this feat 39 times. Kohli has now retired from T20 international cricket, while Babar Azam is currently out of the Pakistan team and has not been included in the squad for Asia Cup 2025. Most 50+ Scores in International T20s
- Virat Kohli (India) – 39
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 39
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 37
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 31
- David Warner (Australia) – 29
The Bangladesh cricket team is placed in Group B, where they will compete against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Group A features India, Pakistan, Oman, and UAE.
