Bangladesh Squad for World Cup 2019- Team Overview

Mashrafe Mortaza to captain as we look at the World Cup 2019 squad of Bangladesh.

The erstwhile dark horse of the ICC events, Bangladesh will be looking forward to a more fruitful campaign this time. They have a talented young squad led by a seasoned campaigner in the form of Mashrafe Mortaza.

So, how are they placed for the 2019 World Cup? Let’s have an eagle’s eye view of the squad.

Team Bangladesh’s Squad for World Cup 2019:

Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, Sabbir Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Jayed.

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OPENERS

#1: Tamim Iqbal

Matches: 189 | Runs: 6460 | Avg.: 36.09 | SR.: 77.93

100s: 11 | 50s: 44 | Hs.: 154

ODI Batting Rank: 20

#2: Soumya Sarkar

Matches: 41 | Runs: 1274 | Avg.: 34.43 | SR.: 98.61

100s: 2 | 50s: 7 | Hs.: 127

ODI Batting Rank: 37

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MIDDLE-ORDER

#3: Sabbir Rahman

Matches: 57 | Runs: 1212 | Avg.: 26.35 | SR.: 91.68

100s: 1 | 50s: 5 | Hs.: 102

ODI Batting Rank: 73

#4: Mosaddek Hossain

Matches: 24 | Runs: 341 | Avg.: 31.00 | SR.: 78.39

100s: 0 | 50s: 1 | Hs.: 50

ODI Batting Rank: –

#5: Mushfiqur Rahim

Matches: 201 | Runs: 5392 | Avg.: 34.34

SR.: 77.49 | 100s: 6 | 50s: 32 | Hs.: 144

ODI Batting Rank: 18

 #6: Mohammad Mithun

Matches: 15 | Runs: 360 | Avg.: 32.73 | SR.: 74.84

100s: 0 | 50s: 4 | Hs.: 63

ODI Batting Rank: 99

#7: Liton Das

Matches: 27 | Runs: 508 | Avg.: 19.54 | SR.: 79.75

100s: 1 | 50s: 1 | Hs.: 121

ODI Batting Rank: –

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All-ROUNDERS

#8: Shakib Al Hasan

 Matches: 195 | Runs: 5577 | Avg.: 35.08 | SR.: 81.26

100s: 7 | 50s: 40 | Hs.: 134

Wickets: 247 | Avg.: 29.69 | Eco.: 4.44

ODI Batting Rank: 33 | ODI Bowling Rank: 28

#9: Mohammad Saifuddin

Matches: 10 | Runs: 175 | Avg.: 29.17 | SR.: 70

100s: 0 | 50s: 1 | Hs.: 50

Wickets: 7 | Avg.: 53.29 | Eco.: 5.33

ODI Batting Rank: – | ODI Bowling Rank: –

#10: Mehedi Hasan

Matches: 25 | Runs: 291 | Avg.: 20.79 | SR.: 71.85

100s: 0 | 50s: 1 | Hs.: 51

Wickets: 26 | Avg.: 35.08 | Eco.: 4.4

ODI Batting Rank: – | ODI Bowling Rank: 29

 #11: Mahmudullah

Matches: 171 | Runs: 3673 | Avg.: 33.39 | SR.: 75.62

100s: 3 | 50s: 20 | Hs.: 128

ODI Batting Rank: 47

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PACERS

#12: Mashrafe Mortaza

Matches: 205 | Wickets: 259 | Avg.: 31.73 | Eco.: 4.81

4W: 7 | 5W: 1 | BBI: 6/26 

ODI Bowling Rank: 27

#13: Rubel Hossain                   

Matches: 96 | Wickets: 122 | Avg.: 32.94 | Eco.: 5.62

4W: 7 | 5W: 1 | BBI: 6/26

ODI Bowling Rank: 58

#14: Mustafizur Rahman

Matches: 43 | Wickets: 77 | Avg.: 21.71 | Eco.: 4.71

4W: 2 | 5W:3 | BBI: 6/43

ODI Bowling Rank: 11

#15: Abu Jayed

The player hasn’t played an International ODI yet.

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CONCLUSION:

The spirited Bangladeshis would be looking to put up a string of consistent performances. A semifinal finish may count as a successful campaign, but they would definitely be eying their maiden World Cup title given the enormous talent in the squad.

We wish all the very best to our spirited neighbors.

Thanks for reading! Are you satisfied with the Bangladesh squad for World Cup 2019? Please, let’s know in the comments. 

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