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Bangladesh National Cricket Team’s Future Tour Program by ICC in 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the FTP (Future Tour Program) for the next 4 years which starts in 2023 and will end in the year 2027. During this period, Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team will play over 150 matches.
Tigers will start their international campaign, after playing BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), a franchise cricket league organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), starting from the 19th of January to the 1st Of March.
This article will discuss the complete FTP schedule of the Bangladesh Cricket Team for 2024.
Breakdown Of 2024 FTP of Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team
In 2024, Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team will have a very busy schedule, as they will play 14 Tests, 9 ODI, and 17 T2OI (including a T20 World Cup).
It is a big year for the team as they don’t play Test cricket that much.
Also with the big event, the International Twenty20 World Cup, which will take place this year in the West Indies and USA, Bangladesh cricket fans can look forward to another year of exciting cricket.
Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis
Table: Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team FTP For 2024
Duration
Series
Series Details
Venue
Feb-March 2024
Sri Lanka Tour Of Bangladesh
2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s
Bangladesh
April 2024
Zimbabwe Tour Of Bangladesh
2 Tests, 5 T20I’s
Bangladesh
June 2024
ICC T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies, USA
July-August 2024
Bangladesh Tour Of Afghanistan
2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s
Afghanistan
Aug-Sep 2024
Bangladesh Tour Of Pakistan
2 Tests
Pakistan
Sep-Oct 2024
Bangladesh Tour Of India
2 Tests 3 T20I’s
India
Oct-Nov 2024
South Africa Tour Of Bangladesh
2 Tests
Bangladesh
Nov - Dec 2024
Bangladesh Tour of West Indies
2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s
West Indies
Read more: Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say
Preview of 2023 Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test Match
After losing two back-to-back Tests against Australia, Pakistan will look to overcome their lackings, win the last Test match, and start the new year on a positive note.
Before the final Test match, let’s have a look at the preview, which will take place on Wednesday, January 03 at Sydney Cricket Ground at 12 pm Bangladesh time ( Local Time 05:30 am).
It will be the last match of the series, an important one for Pakistan, as their mediocre tour in Australia continues over two decades.
Preview of Pakistan vs Australia Third Test Match in 2023
Although they lost both matches, Pakistan showed promise at the start. But lack of inconsistency, and poor performance from the batters, led to a bad ending.
Overview of PAK vs AUS First Test
The 1st Test was played from the 14th to the 17th of December at Perth.
Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. Australia scored 487 runs after getting all-out. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh put up a strong 360-run partnership. Warner and Marsh scored 164 and 90 runs respectively.
Debutant Khurram Shahzad and Aamer Jamal impressed the most as they took 12 wickets combined out of the total 15 wickets Pakistan took in the match.
Pakistan team made a good start, as Imam ul Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored 60 and 42 respectively. But soon they started to crumble consistently. Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets. Besides, Cummins and Starc chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Australia declared their second innings after scoring 232 runs, losing 5 wickets, and set a massive target of 450 runs. Mitchell Marsh was adjudged man of the match.
Pakistan in reply, collapsed heavily, scoring only 89 runs, facing the heaviest defeat of 360 runs. Skipper Pat Cummins took 5 wickets. Lyon contributed with the ball again, taking 3 wickets.
Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis
Overview of PAK vs AUS Second Test
After a heavy defeat, Pakistan faced Australia on the 26th of December in Melbourne.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl.
Australia scored only 318 runs. Marnus Labuschagne scored 63 runs. Aamer Jamal took 3 wickets, while Shaheen, Hamza, and Ali took 2 wickets each.
Pakistan managed to score only 264 runs. Scoring 62 runs, Abdullah Shafique made a good start. Shan Maqsood, captain also scored a half-century.
Cummin's outstanding bowling picked up 5 wickets, while Lyon took 4 wickets.
Australia could not start their second innings as expected. They lost 4 wickets in a very short time with a score of 16 runs on the board.
Mitchell Marsh steadied the innings with Steve Smith, putting up a partnership of 153 runs. Still, Australia managed to score only 262 runs, setting a total of 317 runs for Pakistanis to chase. Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, and Alex Carrey scored 96, 50 and 53 runs respectively.
Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza took 4 wickets each and restricted the Aussies to a score that would be easy to chase down in the last innings.
Pakistan batted their second innings with clear intent to win the match and level the score 1-1.
But unfortunately, they could not chase down the total, getting all out for just 237 runs. Shan Maqsood, Babar Azam, and Agha Salman scored 61 runs, 41 runs, and 50 runs respectively giving some hope to win the match.
Pat Cummins was too much to handle, as he bagged another 5, ending the match with 10 wickets. He was awarded the Man of the Match award.
Read more: Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say
Pakistan vs Australia Head-to-Head Records In Test
Matches
Won by Australia
Won by Pakistan
Tied
N/R
70
34
15
20
01
Australia is way ahead of Pakistan in Tests, winning 34 matches, whereas Pakistan only won 15 matches.
Probable Australia Test Squad
Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Lance Morris, Scott Boland, and Josh Hazlewood.
Probable Pakistan Test Squad
Shan Masood(c), Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Aamer Jamal, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf,
Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali, Mir Hamza, and Khurram Shahzad.
Final Verdict
After taking the series 2-0, Australia will look forward to winning the last match and wrap up the series with a clean sweep of, 3-0. Before this series, Australia were dominating with 34 wins against Pakistan overall.
Pakistan only won 15 against Aussies. And, they have lost the ongoing series. Still, they will try to end the 2023 PAK vs AUS Test Series with a win and start their new year 2024 with a fresh approach.
Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis
Bangladesh End 2023 with a T20I Defeat in Mount Maunganui
Bangladesh bowed out of 2023 with a 17-run loss (via D/L method) to New Zealand in the final T20I of the series in Mount Maunganui.
Bangladesh won the first match of the series in Napier, and the second match in Mount Maunganui ended without a result. It means, Bangladesh did not lose the series in New Zealand for the first time.
After being sent to bat first, Bangladesh were skittled out for a paltry 110 runs in 19.2 overs. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's 17 was the highest score, while Towhid Hridoy chipped in with 16. The batting performance was plagued by regular wicket losses, failing to provide Shoriful Islam a solid score to defend.
For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner was the standout with a devastating spell of 4-16 from four overs. Tim Southee, Adam Milne, and Ben Sears also chipped in with two wickets each.
Chasing a revised target of 95 in 14.4 overs, New Zealand reached 95/5, securing victory by 17 runs (D/L method).
Finn Allen's 38 and James Neesham's 28 were the key contributions for the hosts.
Shoriful Islam, who picked up two wickets to end the series with six scalps, was awarded the Player of the Series title.
The Bangladesh team is expected to return home on January 2nd. While they failed to win any series on the tour, Bangladesh did break new ground by claiming one ODI and one T20I victory on Kiwi soil – their first-ever white-ball wins in New Zealand.
Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis
Despite a mediocre ODI performance in 2023, Bangladesh performed well in the Test arena. This year, Bangladesh Men’s Test squad won 3 out of 4 test matches. With a combination of new and experienced players, Bangladesh managed to achieve these successes. Here is an analysis of the Bangladesh Men’s Test cricket in the year 2023.
2023 Tests by Bangladesh Men’s National Cricket Team
Bangladesh played 4 tests in 2023. All of these tournaments took place within the country. They won 3 matches comfortably and lost one match.
Performance Of Bangladesh Men’s Test Squad in 2023
Bangladesh Vs Ireland (at home)
Bangladesh vs Ireland Test match was held from the 4th to the 8th of April at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
In the 1st Test match, Ireland won the toss and chose to bat.
Ireland were all out for just 214 runs in 77. 2 overs on the first day. Harry Tector scored a well-fought fifty before getting out. Taijul Islam picked up 5 wickets, while Miraz and Ebadot got 2 wickets each.
Bangladesh batted till they were all out for 369 in their first innings, Mushfiq scored 126 and Shakib scored 87.
In their second innings, Ireland lost 4 quick wickets for just 13 runs. However, they fought back and thanks to Lorcan Tucker's memorable 108 runs led the Irish, putting up a score of 292 before getting bowled out. Taijul picked up 4 wickets in the second innings, and 9 wickets in the match overall.
In the fourth innings, Bangladesh only needed 138 runs to secure a victory against Ireland.
The Tigers won the match, losing only 3 wickets and finishing the match on the fourth day. Mushfiq scored a half-century and got the Man of the Match award for his overall contribution to the team.
Read more: Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say
Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan (at home)
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match took place at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from 14 to 18th of June.
Winning the toss, Afghanistan decided to bowl first. Bangladesh were all out for 382 runs in 86 overs. Shanto was the top scorer with 146 runs.
Afghanistan scored 146 runs in their first innings before they were bowled out. Ebadot Hossain took 4 wickets, whereas Shoriful, Taijul, and Miraz took 2 wickets each.
Instead of pushing Afghanistan to follow on, Bangladesh decided to bat for the 2nd innings. Tigers made a massive score of 425 runs losing only 4 wickets.
Shanto made the match more memorable, scoring two centuries. Mominul also scored a century.
Afghanistan got a target of 662 runs. Batting in their second innings they didn't stand a chance as they were only able to get 115 runs, facing the heaviest defeat of 546 runs.
Taskin Ahmed took 4 wickets in the last innings, Shoriful took 3 wickets, while Miraz and Ebadot took 1 wicket each. Throughout the Test match, Bangladesh fast bowlers took 14 wickets, so far the highest record for them.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto, was awarded the man of the match for scoring two centuries in one Test match.
Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say
For Bangladesh cricket fans, the sting of the Tigers' early ouster from the 2023 ICC World Cup might still linger. But a broader look at the year reveals a different story, one of steady progress and improved performance.
Having endured a 2022 campaign marked by 17 victories in 46 international matches, 2023 saw the Tigers claw their way back into contention. The team upped its game, taking on 49 matches and clinching 24 wins, translating to a significant jump in win percentage – from 37% in 2022 to a commanding 49% this year (this stat does not include the last T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand on December 31, 2023).
This upward trajectory speaks volumes about the Tigers' growing maturity and resolve. They have battled seasoned opponents with renewed vigor, showcasing their talent across formats. While the World Cup might not have lived up to expectations, the overall picture for Bangladeshi cricket in 2023 is one of positive strides and increasing promise.
From Early Doubts to Determined Force:
The dawn of 2023 brought anxieties for Bangladesh's ODI fortunes. Facing the formidable England on home turf, the Tigers stumbled to two consecutive defeats, raising questions about their comfort in the format. The 132-run loss in the second match felt like a gut punch, solidifying these doubts.
But the then captain Tamim Iqbal's men had other plans. They channeled the home crowd's electrifying support in Chattogram, erupting in a 50-run victory against England in the third ODI. This win set the stage for a remarkable winning streak.
Following the win in Chattogram against England, Bangladesh embarked on an eight-match winning streak across formats on home soil— until Ireland flattened them in a T20I encounter.
After that defeat, Bangladesh won four matches on the trot, including a staggering 546-run victory against Afghanistan, who are now considered a tough opponent for any team in the world.
Tamim's 24-Hour Retirement Shock:
In the midst of the Afghanistan series, Tamim abruptly announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Tears streamed down his face as he announced the decision, hinting at internal tensions within the team management. Whispers about his fitness comments and subsequent clashes with board president Nazmul Hasan swirled, but no explicit reason was given.
However, the curtain on this drama fell surprisingly quickly. Within 24 hours, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina intervened, and Tamim, with considerable reluctance, withdrew his retirement. He would step away for a break, extending his absence till the Asia Cup, which he ultimately missed. Injury concerns, disputed by Tamim, became the official reason for his World Cup absence, adding a layer of ambiguity to the saga.
2023 BAN vs NZ 3rd T20 Preview: Can Tigers Win the Series?
The 2023 T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh nears ending through the final match at Mount Maunganui on December 31. Bangladesh hopes to win their first T20I series in New Zealand after a historic win in the first match on December 27th and a rain-affected draw in the second which happened on December 29th. Tigers are leading the series 1-0, while the host Kiwis are eager to level the series.
Let’s take a look at the preview of the final T20I, which promises to be an enthralling battle full of intensity and anticipation.
Preview of Bangladesh vs New Zealand Third T20 Match in 2023
Overview of the 2023 BAN vs NZ 1st T20I
Bangladesh secured their first T20I victory on New Zealand soil by defeating a difficult target of 135 in Napier.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international at McLean Park. Shoriful Islam's outstanding bowling performance, which included three crucial wickets, was instrumental in restricting New Zealand to their lowest T20I total at home — 134 for 9.
Litton Das played an unbeaten innings of 42 of 36 balls. Besides, Mahedi Hasan played a key role in Bangladesh's successful chase, scoring a quick 19 runs off 16 balls leading the side to victory.
Shoriful Islam was outstanding, taking two early crucial wickets, eventually ending with 3 wickets and was critical in limiting New Zealand to their lowest T20I total at home.
The bowlers, including Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman with 2 wickets each, contributed significantly to Bangladesh's impressive performance.
Read more: Shoriful, Litton Lead Bangladesh to Historic T20I Win in New Zealand
Overview of the 2023 BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I
On Friday, December 29, 2023, during the second Twenty20 international match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl.
New Zealand reached 72 for two after batting first. Tanzim Hasan Sakib took a crucial wicket to end Tim Seifert's quick 43. For 2, Shoriful Islam removed Finn Allen.
Due to persistent rain at Bay Oval, the match was called off after 11 overs. The match's cancellation leaves the series undecided, with the final match on Sunday deciding the winner.
Read more: Persistent rain forces abandonment of 2nd T20I Between NZ and BAN
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head to Head Records in T20I
Matches
Won by New Zealand
Won by Bangladesh
Tied
N/R
19
14
4
00
01
According to the stats, New Zealand has the upper hand with 14 wins in 19 T20I matches gainsta Bangladesh.
Read more: Preview of BAN Vs NZ T20I Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedule, Key Players, Team
Probable Bangladesh Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Rony Talukdar, Tawhid Hridoy, Hossain, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Probable New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (Captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, and Jacob Duffy.
Read more: Overview Of BAN VS NZ ODI Series 2023: Post World Cup Matches
Final Verdict
Both teams are keen to win the trophy, so the 2023 BAN vs NZ T20 series finale on December 31 is sure to be a competitive match.
Though tigers won the first T20I in the ongoing series, Kiwis are dominating according to stats.
Bangladesh may have the advantage due to their recent success in strange environments, but New Zealand will be competitive due to home advantage and the possibility of important players returning to form.
Bangladesh has a realistic chance to make history by winning the series in New Zealand, but the final result may depend on the weather.
Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis
Persistent rain forces abandonment of 2nd T20I Between NZ and BAN
Unrelenting rain marred the 2nd T20I of the three-match series between hosts New Zealand and Bangladesh on Friday in Mount Maunganui.
Bangladesh had entered the match hoping to secure the series after a victory in the first match in Napier.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Bangladesh showcased an aggressive display as they restricted the hosts to 72 runs in 11 overs, losing two wickets before rain interrupted play.
Regrettably, the match never resumed. At 9:55 pm (local time), the umpires declared the match abandoned.
The third and final match of the T20I series is scheduled for December 31.
Should the visitors triumph once again, it would mark Bangladesh’s maiden T20I series win over New Zealand on Kiwi soil.
Shoriful, Litton Lead Bangladesh to Historic T20I Win in New Zealand
Bangladesh etched their name in history books by securing their first-ever T20I victory on New Zealand soil on Wednesday.
Spearheaded by Shoriful Islam's three-wicket haul and Litton Das's anchoring unbeaten 42, the Tigers chased down a challenging target of 135 in Napier to clinch a momentous five-wicket win.
The chase wasn't without its hiccups. Bangladesh saw regular wickets fall, but Litton stood firm, guiding the team home with eight balls remaining.
Bangladesh Restrict New Zealand to 134 in T20I Opener, Shoriful Takes Three
Rony Talukdar (10) departed early in the second over. Najmul Hossain Shanto (19) started confidently but couldn't convert. Soumya Sarkar (22) also looked promising before Ben Sears dismissed him with a stunning delivery.
Towhid Hridoy (18) and Afif Hossain (1) fell in quick succession, but Mahedi Hasan (19*) remained unbeaten and hit the winning shot off Adam Milne.
Earlier, Bangladesh's bowlers were on fire, restricting New Zealand to their lowest T20I total against them while batting first at home – 134 for nine.
Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis
Mahedi struck in the first over, and Shoriful rocked the Black Caps with two wickets in two deliveries in the second over, reducing them to a precarious 2 for 3. Mahedi and Mustafizur Rahman chipped in with two wickets each.
James Neesham (48) and Mitchell Santner (23) tried to rebuild the innings, but the total proved insufficient against Bangladesh's determined pursuit.
This historic win marks a remarkable turnaround for Bangladesh. Before this tour, they had never won a white-ball match in New Zealand. Now, they stand tall with two consecutive victories on Kiwi soil.
Bangladesh Restrict New Zealand to 134 in T20I Opener, Shoriful Takes Three
Bangladesh opened their three-match T20I series against New Zealand with a strong bowling performance, restricting the hosts to 134/8 in Napier.
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam led the charge with a three-wicket haul for just 26 runs, while Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman chipped in with two wickets each.
Preview of BAN Vs NZ T20I Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedule, Key Players, Team
Shoriful tore into the New Zealand top order in his opening spell, picking up two wickets in successive deliveries. Mahedi Hasan added another in the first over, leaving the Black Caps reeling at three for two early on.
James Neesham was the lone bright spot for the hosts, smashing 48 off 29 balls in a valiant attempt to accelerate the scoring. However, Mustafizur Rahman put an end to his aggressive knock, restricting New Zealand in a chasable total.
Captain Mitchell Santner chipped in with 23, but the Kiwis ultimately struggled to build significant partnerships.
Australia reaches 187-3 after rain-interrupted 1st day against Pakistan in 2nd cricket test
Bangladesh will be looking to capitalize on their bowling momentum and secure their first T20I win against New Zealand on Kiwi soil.
Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis
Bangladesh has had a disappointing year in 2023 in terms of ODI cricket. Due to injuries and other issues, and the absence of a few senior and experienced cricketers, the performance of the Bangladesh cricket team showed evidence of a lagging behind.
Despite the below average performance this year, Bangladesh cricket team has seen the rise of many young cricketers, showing their capabilities to be a part of the national team and ready to fill in the big steps that were missing on the current team.
This is an analysis of the Bangladesh ODI cricket in the year 2023.
2023 ODIs by Bangladesh Men’s National Cricket Team
Bangladesh played 18 ODI’s in total in 2023, losing the majority of the matches, including the World Cup and Asia Cup which was a disaster.
Bangladesh managed to get some victories, winning the last ODI to end the year on a positive note. Bangladesh played 6 ODI series, 4 at home, 2 away, also the two big events Asia and World Cup ( 50-over format).
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Performance Of Bangladesh Men’s ODI Squad in 2023
The men’s cricket team did not have many achievements in ODI cricket this year. Bangladesh failed to create any big impact even after playing two major tournaments that happened this year. Let us have a look at the ODI performance of Bangladesh overall, in the year 2023.
Bangladesh Vs England (3-match ODI Series at home)
Bangladesh started their ODI campaign on 1st to 6th of March with the series between England.
England won the series by a margin of (2-1). The remarkable performance of David Malan, scoring an unbeaten 114 runs off 145 balls, secured the win after a tentative run chase in the first ODI which was held at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
In the 2nd ODI also played in Mirpur, England showed a dominant performance where Jason Roy scored his 12th century, putting up a huge score of 326, eventually winning the match by 132 runs. Adil Rashid, picked up 4 wickets in that match 8 wickets overall, getting the player of the series award.
Bangladesh didn't show much in the first two ODI’s, Nazmul Hossain scored a fifty and Taijul Islam picked up 3 wickets in the 1st and Shakib Al Hasan got a fifty and Taskin Ahmed picked up 3 wickets in the 2nd.
All-round performance of Shakib Al Hasan scoring a match winning 75 and taking 8 wickets, Bangladesh managed to win the last ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Cricket Stadium, Chattogram.
Read more: Preview of BAN Vs NZ T20I Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedule, Key Players, Team
Bangladesh Vs Ireland (3-match ODI Series at Home)
Shortly after the England series, Ireland visited Bangladesh to play a 3 match ODI series, between 18th to 23rd March. The matches were played in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.
Bangladesh won the first match, after Shakib and Tawhid Hridoy both scored 90 plus runs, putting a huge score of 338 runs which was the highest team total that time, now the second highest. Tawhid Hridoy was the man of the match.
The second ODI was a washout, after Bangladesh scored 349, highest team total. Mushfiq scored a century in 60 balls, the fastest century by a Bangladeshi batter.
The third ODI, was a one sided game, thanks to the maiden 5 wickets for Hasan Mahmud, which led Ireland to score 101 after getting all out. Tamim and Liton put on a century partnership, winning the series (2-0).
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Bangladesh Vs Ireland (3 match ODI Series, Away)
The series was away from home in England from 9th to 14th of May.
First ODI, a wash out game, Bangladesh put on 246 runs, Mushfiq scored 61 runs and Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored 44 runs.
Ireland was in a tough spot, losing 3 wickets after scoring just 65 runs, after rain interrupted the match, making the pitch too damp to play any further.
The second ODI Bangladesh won the match with 3 balls to spare, chasing a total of 320 runs. Harry Tector scored 140 runs, but not good enough.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored 117 runs off 93 balls, Tawhid Hridoy scored 68 runs, helping the team to get close to the target. Also, Mushfiqur Rahim kept his calm and guided the team to the win.
Bangladesh won the last one, a thriller, securing a win of 5 runs, Bangladesh scored 274 after getting all out. Tamim scored 69, highest scorer in the match.
Mustafizur bagged 4 wickets and the match came to the last over for an exciting conclusion. Hasan Mahmud bowled the last over, defending 9 runs, taking 2 wickets and only giving 4 runs.
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Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan (3 match ODI Series at Home)
ODI cricket was back in Bangladesh, facing Afghanistan for a 3 match series, starting from 5th to 11th July.
Afghanistan won the match by 17 runs (DLS Method) ,after Farooqi put on the early breaks, picking up 3 wickets, restricting Bangladesh to score only 169 in 43 overs.
After reducing the match to 43 over, rain interrupted again, and at the end Afghanistan won the match as DLS method applied for the 21.4 over where the target was 67 runs, but Afghanistan scored 83 runs.
Second Match, Both Gurbaz and Ibrahim scored centuries, putting a target of 332 runs. Bangladesh were all out on 189, Mushfiqur scored 69 runs.
Last match, Bangladesh overcame a 7 wicket win, after Afghanistan fell for just 126 runs. Shoriful took 4 wickets, Litton scored a fifty, ending the series with (2-1) defeat against Afghanistan.
Read more: Shakib to continue as Bangladesh Captain, BCB confirms
Asia Cup 2023 (50-Over Format)
Asia Cup, was played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, from 31st August to September 17.
Bangladesh played their first group stage against Sri Lanka, losing the match by 5 wickets, Shanto scored 89 runs. In the second group stage match, Miraz and Shanto both scored centuries, winning the match by 89 runs and qualifying for the Super 4s.
First match in the Super 4s which happened in Lahore, Bangladesh lost the match, by 7 wickets, after Bangladesh managed to put only 193 runs on the board.
Second match, which happened in Colombo, lost the match after a close match against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh were unable to score 258 runs, bowled out for only 236 runs Tawhid Hridoys’s scored a valiant 82 runs.
Last match, in Colombo, Bangladesh won against India, defending a score of 266 runs, eventually won by 6 runs. Shakib was declared man of the match as he scored 80 runs and took 1 wicket.
Read more: Bangladesh creates history with maiden ODI win in New Zealand
Bangladesh Vs New Zealand (3 Match ODI Series At Home)
Before the world cup, Bangladesh played a bilateral ODI series against New Zealand, starting from 21st to 26th of September, all the matches were played in Mirpur.
The First Match was canceled due to rain. Second match, New Zealand won the match by 86 runs, scoring 254, then eventually, bowled the opposition for just 168.
Mahmudullah scored 49 runs, after Khaled and Mahedi took 3 wickets each. Ish Sodhi was man of the match, scoring 35 runs and taking 6 wickets.
Last ODI, Bangladesh lost the match and series by 7 wickets, after scoring only 171 runs. Shanto scored 76 runs, whereas Adam Milne took 4 wickets to wrap up the series for the Kiwis.
Read more: New Zealand tour of Bangladesh in 2023-2024: Schedules, Fixtures, Team
ICC World Cup 2023 (50-Over Format)
The most exciting and the most valued tournament of cricket, happened in 5th of October to 19th of November in India.
This world cup was the worst for Bangladesh since the 2003 world cup, winning only two matches out of 9 matches. Bangladesh lost 7 matches with big margins, even losing to Netherlands by 87 runs, who is not even a Test playing nation.
After the first match win against Afghanistan by 6 wickets, Bangladesh was desperate to get a win, eventually got the win against Sri-Lanka, ended in a high drama match in Delhi.
Mahmudullah was the only top scorer for Bangladesh, scoring a respectable 328 runs from 8 matches.
The end result was very poor as the fans didn't expect the team to perform so badly.
Read more: Bangladesh's Overall Performance Analysis in the ICC World Cup 2023
Bangladesh Vs New Zealand (3 Match ODI Series Away)
After a disappointing World Cup,Bangladesh played 3 One Day Internationals, in New Zealand from 17th to 23rd of December.
First match was interrupted by rain, which turned into a 30 over match. New Zealand Scored 239, and set a target of 245 due DLS method. Will Young scored a century. Bangladesh managed only 200 runs, losing by 44 runs.
In the second match, Bangladesh scored 291 runs, where Soumya Sarker broke record scoring 169 off 151 balls. But his efforts were in vain as New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, winning by 7 wickets and 22 balls to spare.
In the third match, Bangladesh clinched a memorable win, first ever ODI victory against New Zealand in New Zealand, even though losing the series (2-1). New Zealand all out for 98 runs, where Tanzim,Soumya and Shoriful took 3 wickets each.
Read more: Overview Of BAN VS NZ ODI Series 2023: Post World Cup Matches
Successful Bangladeshi Cricketers in the 2023 Men’s ODI matches
Table: Top three most successful batsman for Bangladesh in 2023 (ODI Format)
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Avg
100s
Nazmul Hossain Shanto
26
992
117
41.33
02
Mushfiqur Rahim
26
846
100*
36.78
01
Shakib Al Hasan
22
735
93
35
00
.
Table: Top three most successful bowlers for Bangladesh in 2023 (ODI Format)
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Avg
5W
Shoriful Islam
19
32
4/21
24.87
00
Taskin Ahmed
17
26
4/44
25.34
00
Shakib Al Hasan
20
23
4/35
35.47
00
Bottom Line
So far, we have reviewed the Bangladesh men’s national cricket team’s performance for 2023. It is clear that 2023 cannot be tagged as a successful year for Bangladesh cricket. Inconsistency and lack of proper planning was the main reason for the failure.
This year a lot of newcomers were given opportunities to show their potential. Many of them showed their talent which is a good sign, since senior players may not play for long and have to rely heavily on the new players to deliver goods. Hopefully, Bangladesh will learn from their mistakes and overcome the shortcoming in 2024.
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