Bangladesh have been a competitive team in the Asia Cup, having some memorable batting performances in both ODI and T20I formats. Their rise from underdogs to a strong Asian contender has been marked by big totals, match-winning knocks, and fighting spirit. In this article, we cover Bangladesh’s highest scores in Asia Cup history, along with match context, key performers, and easy-to-read tables of their top five team totals.
Bangladesh’s Highest Score in Asia Cup – ODI
Record Total: 334/5 (50 overs) vs Afghanistan, Lahore, September 3, 2023 and Bangladesh won by 89 runs
- This was Bangladesh’s biggest-ever total in Asia Cup history.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the star of the show with a brilliant 112 off 119 balls*, retiring hurt after a match-defining innings.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto added a classy 104 runs, forming a crucial partnership.
- The innings had perfect balance — a steady start, a big middle-order push, and explosive death overs by Shakib Al Hasan and Shamim Hossain, taking the team past 330.
- Afghanistan were bowled out for 245, and Bangladesh won by 89 runs.
Bangladesh’s Highest Score in Asia Cup – T20I
Record Total: 183/7 (20 overs) vs Sri Lanka, Dubai, September 1, 2022 and Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets (with 4 balls remaining).
- This was a high-pressure Group B clash and a must-win game for Bangladesh.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (38 off 26) gave a flying start, followed by Afif Hossain (39 off 22) and a late cameo from Mosaddek Hossain (24* off 9).
- Despite posting their highest Asia Cup T20I total, Bangladesh lost in a close thriller as Sri Lanka chased 184 with four balls to spare.
Bangladesh Top 5 Highest Team Scores in Asia Cup – ODI
| Rank | Score (Overs) | Opposition | Venue | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 334/5 (50.0) | Afghanistan | Lahore | Won by 89 runs | 3 Sep 2023 |
| 2 | 326/3 (50.0) | Pakistan | Mirpur | Lost by 3 wickets | 4 Mar 2014 |
| 3 | 300/8 (50.0) | UAE | Lahore | Won | 24 Jun 2008 |
| 4 | 293/5 (49.2) | India | Mirpur | Won by 5 wickets | 16 Mar 2012 |
| 5 | 283/6 (50.0) | India | Karachi | Lost by 7 wickets | 28 Jun 2008 |
Bangladesh Top 5 Highest Team Scores in Asia Cup – T20I
| Rank | Score (Overs) | Opposition | Venue | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 183/7 (20.0) | Sri Lanka | Dubai (DICS) | Lost by 2 wickets | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 2 | 133/8 (20.0) | UAE | Mirpur | Won by 51 runs | 26 Feb 2016 |
| 3 | 131/5 (19.1) | Pakistan | Mirpur | Won by 5 wickets | 2 Mar 2016 |
| 4 | 127/7 (20.0) | Afghanistan | Sharjah | Lost | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 5 | 120/5 (15.0) | India | Mirpur | Lost (D/L method) | 6 Mar 2016 |
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Key Insights
- Bangladesh’s 334/5 vs Afghanistan is one of the highest totals by any team in recent Asia Cup history, showing their improved batting depth.
- Their 183/7 vs Sri Lanka in T20Is reflects their ability to post competitive scores in the shortest format.
- Players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shanto, and Shakib Al Hasan have played key roles in achieving these milestones.
- These performances prove that Bangladesh can compete with Asia’s best on big occasions.
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Final Word
Bangladesh’s batting has come a long way in the Asia Cup. The 2023 edition underlined their maturity, with back-to-back centuries by Miraz and Shanto guiding them to their highest-ever total. In T20Is, while wins haven’t always followed, their intent to put big runs on the board has made them a dangerous side. With a young core and experienced campaigners, expect more 300+ ODI scores and 180+ T20 totals in future editions.
