DHAKA, Dec 4, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh enjoyed an excellent outing in T20 cricket this year, shattering the long-standing myth that they are vulnerable in this format. 

In 2025, they played the most T20 International matches in their history-30 games-and recorded their highest-ever number of victories, winning 15 of them. This remarkable achievement gives them a positive momentum heading into the World Cup next year.

One of the standout improvements this year was Bangladesh's ability to hit sixes. For the first time, they crossed the 100 sixes mark in a calendar year, with 122 sixes in 2023. In 2025, they set a new record by blasting 206 sixes, showcasing a significant leap in their power-hitting. 

This surge in six-hitting has also translated to an increase in their run-scoring pace. Bangladesh's batters averaged a strike rate of 125.97 throughout the year, the highest they've recorded in years where they've played at least five T20Is.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who made his T20 debut against Zimbabwe in May 2024, has emerged as a key player in this transformation. In just one year, he established himself as a mainstay in the team. Leading the charge in six-hitting, he smashed 41 sixes from 27 innings in 2025. 

His opening partner, Parvez Hossain Emon, followed closely with 34 sixes, while Saif Hassan and Liton Das also made significant contributions, hitting 29 and 23 sixes, respectively.

Tanzid also set a new record for the most runs by a Bangladesh batter in a calendar year, amassing 775 runs from 27 innings at a strike rate of over 135.

His explosive performances, along with the consistency of the top order, have injected confidence into Bangladesh's T20 game.

However, the middle order has been a concern. Despite several players like Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Patwari, Towhid Hridoy, and Nurul Hasan being tested throughout the year, none have managed to fully seize their roles. While they've had occasional good performances, they've struggled with consistency. 

This inconsistency has been particularly evident in their low strike rates, which are among the lowest for middle-order batters in T20 cricket.

After Parvez Hossain Emon's 34 off 26 balls in the final T20I against Ireland, the middle-order's strike rate dropped to the third lowest among Test-playing nations. Emon is basically an opener but to accommodate Saif in the opening slot, he had to move down to the batting order.

On the bowling front, Bangladesh has been consistently strong. Rishad Hossain, in particular, has been exceptional, taking 33 wickets at a strike rate of 8.25 in 25 matches. 

He's been well supported by fellow spinners Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan, both of whom have played key roles in winning matches for the team.

Mustafizur Rahman has continued to lead the pace attack, particularly excelling in the death overs. His 26 wickets at an average of 6.09 runs per over this year have been crucial in Bangladesh's success. 

Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have also contributed with key spells, although their performances have been more sporadic.