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Bangladesh were bowled out for 248 in 45.5 overs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, with Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy leading the way in a topsy-turvy batting effort. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a bright start despite losing opener Tanzid Hasan early. Parvez and Najmul Hossain Shanto rebuilt with a 63-run stand, but Najmul’s dismissal to a short ball from Charith Asalanka triggered a period of instability. Quick wickets daunt Bangladesh in 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka Parvez impressed with his maiden ODI fifty, scoring 67 off 69 balls with six fours and three sixes before being bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga. Towhid kept the innings going with a patient 51 off 69 balls, but he too fell before capitalizing on the platform. The middle and lower order faltered, losing wickets in clusters. Bangladesh went from 204 for six to 218 for nine before a quick cameo from Tanzim Hasan Sakib (33 not out off 21) added late runs. Asitha Fernando was the best bowler for Sri Lanka, finishing with 4 for 35, while Hasaranga chipped in with 3 for 60. Chameera and Asalanka picked up one wicket each. Bangladesh lost the first ODI. Another defeat would send them out of the run for the title of the series.    

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and opted to bat first in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, the visitors are aiming for a strong comeback after their dramatic collapse in the opening match. For this match, Bangladesh added Shamim Hossan and Hasan Mahmud in the places of Litton Das and Taskin Ahmed. The hosts also made two changes to their playing XI— Dunith Wellalage and Dushmantha Chameera in for Milan Rathnayake and Eshan Malinga. BCB announces T20I squad for Sri Lanka series Bangladesh had made a promising start in the first ODI, reaching 100 for 1 before losing seven wickets for just five runs in a stunning batting meltdown. Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0 after their 77-run win in the opening match and will be eyeing a series-clinching victory on Saturday. Bangladesh XI: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman. Sri Lanka Playing XI: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.  

Both the Sri Lankan openers were sent back by Bangladeshi pace bowlers inside the fifth over of the innings in the first ODI in Colombo.  Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first.  Taskin Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib opened the bowling for Bangladesh.  In the fourth over of the innings, Tanzim earned the early breakthrough, removing Pathum Nissanka for a duck. Nissanka was Sri Lanka’s main star in the two-match Test series.  Bangladesh’s new ODI captain focuses on team unity, middle-order stability It was a back-of-a-length delivery from Tanzim. Nissanka tried to cut it, but he was beaten by an extra bounce. He managed only a thick edge to the wicketkeeper Litton Das.  In the next over, Taskin dismissed the other opener Nishan Madushka for only six.  It was a length delivery outside Taskin. Madushka tried to play but managed an inside edge. The batter failed to show enough foot movement to negotiate this delivery.  With only 11 runs on the board, both of Sri Lanka’s openers had gone back to the dressing room.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening match of the three-match series against Bangladesh on Wednesday in Colombo.  After 20 years, Bangladesh are playing an ODI without the famous five players— Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan.  Surprisingly, Bangladesh’s previous match without these players was also at this venue in Colombo.  Bangladesh's ODI future now rests on the shoulders of its younger generation of players. Bangladesh begin new ODI era sans Pandas against Sri Lanka Bangladesh fielded three pace-bowlers— Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.  Sri Lanka have also chosen three pace bowlers in their set-up, and they also have a debutant— Milan Rathnayake.  Bangladesh XI: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman Sri Lanka XI: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (capt), Janith Liyanage, Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando//

Bangladesh have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with left-handed opener Mohammad Naim making a return to the national setup after more than two years. Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed also returns from injury. Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain announced the squad on Monday at a press conference held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The three-match series will begin on July 2 in Colombo. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was recently appointed as the ODI captain, will lead the side for the first time in the format. Naim, 25, was rewarded for his strong domestic form. He scored 618 runs in 11 matches in the recently concluded Dhaka Premier League, finishing as the tournament’s third-highest run-getter. He replaces Soumya Sarkar, who is yet to fully recover from a recurring back injury. Galle Test: Rain-marred Test ends in draw despite twin tons from Shanto Taskin Ahmed’s inclusion will boost Bangladesh’s pace options. The fast bowler missed recent assignments due to fitness issues but has returned to full training. The ODI series will follow the conclusion of the ongoing Test series. The second Test is set to begin on June 25 in Colombo. Bangladesh squad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman.

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached 255-9 batting first in a match reduced by rain to 37 overs per side. Maheesh Theekshana became the seventh Sri Lanka player to take an ODI hat trick when he dismissed Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith and Matt Henry with consecutive deliveries across two overs late in the innings. Sri Lanka slumped to 22-4 but Kamindu Mendis made a career-best 64 before the team was dismissed for 142 in 30.2 overs. Mendis put on 57 for the fifth wicket with Janith Liyanage (22) and 47 for the sixth wicket with Chamidu Wickramasinghe (17) in a key partnership which was cut short by the second run-out of the Sri Lanka innings. Sri Lanka struggled against the pace and bounce of the New Zealand attack and its run rate required had crept up to almost 15 by the end. Showers and a wet outfield delayed the start of play by two hours. When Sri Lanka won the toss it made the natural decision to bowl on a greenish pitch at Seddon Park with the possibility of more showers to come. Pakistani batter Fakhar Zaman confident of returning at Champions Trophy New Zealand lost Will Young for 16 and was 31-1 when Chapman joined Ravindra. Together they kept the score ticking over steadily, reaching their 50 partnership from 44 balls and their century partnership from only 79 deliveries. The pair rotated the strike and worked the ball often into the onside where there were larger gaps in the field. Ravindra also showed he was in form with an early straight drive which was a perfect example of the shot. “I think it's a nice natural tempo to go out there and play cricket shots, even in the shortened game,” Ravindra said. "I do enjoy the ODI format, although you don't see many matches happening any more. “It's a format I grew up watching and I think it suits the way I bat.” There were signs Ravindra was coming into form when he hit 69 from 38 balls in the third Twenty20 between the teams and 45 from 36 balls in the first match of the ODI series on Sunday which New Zealand won by nine wickets. He found his timing early on Wednesday and hit nine fours and a six. Chapman hit five fours and two sixes, playing with increasing confidence at No. 3. Both players reached their half centuries with sixes, Ravindra from the bowling of Wanindu Hasaranga and Chapman from Eshan Malinga. New Zealand lost momentum after Ravindra and Chapman were out. Daryl Mitchell made 38, Glenn Phillips 22 and Santner 20 but New Zealand couldn't get back on top of the bowling. The third ODI is on Saturday at Auckland.

The Australian women's cricket team has arrived in Dhaka, ready to take on the Bangladesh women's team in a historic series starting on March 21. This marks Australia's first full tour of Bangladesh. Their previous visit was in 2014 for the ICC T20I World Cup, and they have never played an ODI in Bangladesh. While the first ODI is on March 21, the other two are on March 24 and 27, respectively. After the ODI series, the teams will take on each other in a three-match T20I series, too, on March 31, April 2, and 4. All the matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The first match of the three-match ODI series will be Australia's first ODI in Bangladesh. In their only previous ODI encounter two years ago, Australia won by 65 runs. Women's cricketer Nahida Akter receives ICC player of the month award Bangladesh's inclusion in the ICC Women's Championship has created the opportunity for this series against Australia. Bangladesh recently won an ODI against South Africa, boosting their confidence for the upcoming challenge. Their recent home success, including a win against Pakistan and a tied series with India, further strengthens Bangladesh's confidence. Bangladesh's conditions may offer a unique challenge to the Australian players, many of whom are playing in Bangladesh for the first time. Only Captain Alyssa Healy and veteran Ellyse Perry have previous experience in Bangladesh, and that was a decade ago. Young blood injected as BCB announces squad for first Test against Sri Lanka However, some Australian players have recently participated in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India, where they experienced conditions similar to those in Bangladesh. Australia squad for Bangladesh tour 2024: Alyssa Healy (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vice captain), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck Bangladesh squad against Australia series 2024: Nigar Sultana (captain), Nahida Akter (vice captain), Fargana Hoque, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Farzana Akter, Rabeya Khan

In a heartfelt press conference on January 1, 2024 morning, Australian cricketer David Warner announced his retirement from one day international (ODI) cricket, ending another chapter to his illustrious career.  The 37-year-old veteran, who had already declared his exit from Test cricket, announced his decision, emphasizing the opportunity to spend more time with his family and explore franchise cricket opportunities around the world.  Warner, known for his explosive batting style and unwavering dedication to the game, highlighted the significance of winning the 2023 World Cup in India as a factor influencing his retirement from the 50-over format.  Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis David Warner will retire as the sixth highest run scorer for Australia in ODI cricket history. He scored 6932 runs in 162 matches at an average of 45.30 with a best of 179 against Pakistan. He is the second, in terms of scoring the most centuries for Australia.  He made 22 ODI centuries, only behind Ricky Ponting, who scored 29 centuries.  David Warner Career Stats Table: Batting Stats Across Formats FORMAT Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s Tests 111 203 8 8695 335* 44.58 70.26 26 36 ODIs 161 159 6 6932 179 45.30 97.26 22 33 T20Is 99 99 11 2894 100* 32.88 141.30 1 24 Reflecting on his Test debut against New Zealand in December 2011, Warner expressed gratitude for the pivotal role former Australia captain Greg Chappell played in shaping his career. The opener acknowledged Chappell's belief as a driving force behind his success on the international stage. While Warner clarified his retirement from ODIs, he teased a comeback for a potential return if Australia requires an opener for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.  The ICC Champions Trophy is the only title missing in David Warner’s fine career.  Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis He stated his willingness to answer the call if playing decent cricket in two years' time aligns with the team's needs. Australia won the last Champions Trophy back in 2009 against New Zealand in South Africa. Although he is not available for the ODI and Test, the Australian cricketer also emphasized his eagerness to continue representing his country in T20 cricket.  Warner, who has been a vital part of Australia's T20 squad, expressed hopes of featuring in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA in June. His T20 journey will continue as he marks the final chapter of his illustrious career. Following the conclusion of the Test series against Pakistan in Sydney, Warner is set to turn out for at least four matches with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL). However, his participation in the BBL finals remains uncertain as he eyes an opportunity to play for the International League T20 (ILT20) franchise Dubai Capitals, later this month. Warner is currently seeking a no objection certificate (NOC) from Cricket Australia to take part in the Dubai league, with the first game scheduled for January 21. Read more: Preview of 2023 Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test Match Despite his commitment to T20 cricket, Warner confirmed his absence from Australia's three-match ODI series against West Indies in the upcoming month. Additionally, he might skip the ensuing T20I series to participate in the International T20 league, supported by IPL team owners. In his emotional address to the media, Warner expressed gratitude for the support he has received throughout his career. He thanked his family, teammates, coaches, and fans for being an integral part of his cricketing journey. The cricketing fraternity now eagerly awaits Warner's final appearances in Test and T20 cricket, celebrating the remarkable career of one of Australia's cricketing icons. The announcement took place ahead of Warner's 112th and final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan, where he bid adieu to the longer format of the game. As David Warner prepares for his farewell match, cricket fans worldwide will undoubtedly cherish the memories of his explosive batting, unmatched dedication, and invaluable contributions to Australian cricket in the 50-Over format. Read more: 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

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).   Read more: Uncertainty Looms Over Tamim's International Return and Central Contract 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).  Read more: Chennai Super Kings secure Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2024 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.    Read more: Triumphant U-19 boys eager to keep shining 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. Read more: Two sports organisers Mahbub Ara Gini, Noman Al Mahmud withdraw their candidature from national election