Litton Das, one of Bangladesh’s most elegant top-order batters, has played several crucial innings against Afghanistan across formats. Whether in ODIs or T20Is, Litton has been a key player for Bangladesh, providing stability and aggression when needed. Here’s a detailed look at Litton Das vs Afghanistan – stats, records, and his impact at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Litton Das vs Afghanistan – ODI Record
Litton Das has been a consistent performer in ODIs against Afghanistan, with a century and multiple fifties to his name.
| Match Date | Venue | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2018 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 6 | 14 | 42.86 | LBW Aftab Alam |
| 23 Sep 2018 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 41 | 43 | 95.35 | Caught b Rashid Khan |
| 24 Jun 2019 | Rose Bowl | 16 | 17 | 94.12 | Caught b Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| 23 Feb 2022 | Chattogram | 1 | 8 | 12.50 | Caught b Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| 25 Feb 2022 | Chattogram | 136 | 126 | 107.94 | Caught b Fareed Ahmad |
| 28 Feb 2022 | Chattogram | 86 | 113 | 76.11 | Caught b Mohammad Nabi |
| 05 Jul 2023 | Chattogram | 26 | 35 | 74.29 | Caught b Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| 08 Jul 2023 | Chattogram | 13 | 15 | 86.67 | Caught b Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Chattogram | 53* | 60 | 88.33 | Not Out |
| 07 Oct 2023 | Dharamsala | 13 | 18 | 72.22 | Bowled Farooqi |
Key Highlights:
- Scored a match-winning 136 off 126 balls in February 2022 – one of his best ODI knocks.
- Maintains a healthy average over 40 in ODIs vs Afghanistan.
- His consistency in Chattogram has been crucial for Bangladesh’s home dominance.
Litton Das vs Afghanistan – T20I Record
Litton has played several T20Is against Afghanistan and has improved over time, including a recent unbeaten fifty.
| Match Date | Venue | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2018 | Dehradun | 30 | 20 | 150.00 | LBW b Mohammad Nabi |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Dehradun | 1 | 3 | 33.33 | Caught b Shapoor Zadran |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Dehradun | 12 | 14 | 85.71 | Run Out |
| 15 Sep 2019 | Mirpur | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | Caught b Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| 21 Sep 2019 | Chattogram | 4 | 10 | 40.00 | Caught b Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| 03 Mar 2022 | Mirpur | 60 | 44 | 136.36 | Caught b Farooqi |
| 05 Mar 2022 | Mirpur | 13 | 10 | 130.00 | Caught b Omarzai |
| 14 Jul 2023 | Sylhet | 18 | 19 | 94.74 | Caught b Omarzai |
| 16 Jul 2023 | Sylhet | 35 | 36 | 97.22 | Caught b Mujeeb |
| 24 Jun 2024 | Arnos Vale | 54* | 49 | 110.20 | Not Out |
Key Highlights:
- Has three 50+ scores against Afghanistan in T20Is.
- Notable unbeaten 54 in 2024* showcasing maturity and ability to anchor innings.
- Overall T20I strike rate vs Afghanistan: 109.6.
Read Also:- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head T20 Stats & Records
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Record
Litton has a mixed record at Sheikh Zayed Stadium but has shown glimpses of brilliance.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Best Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 2 | 47 | 41 | 23.5 |
| T20I | Few | – | – | Moderate contribution |
Impact:
- His highest ODI score at Sheikh Zayed is 41 (2018), showing promise as an opener.
- His improvement over time means he could turn those starts into big innings in future games at this venue.
Overall Impact vs Afghanistan
- Consistency: Litton is one of the few Bangladeshi batters with a century and multiple fifties against Afghanistan in ODIs.
- Powerplay Strength: He provides a brisk start at the top, often striking above 100 SR.
- Anchor Role: His recent not-outs prove his ability to play the anchor role when wickets fall early.
Conclusion
Litton Das has established himself as Bangladesh’s most reliable top-order batter against Afghanistan. His ODI century in Chattogram and unbeaten T20I fifty show he thrives under pressure. As Bangladesh faces Afghanistan again in the Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, all eyes will be on Litton to deliver another impactful knock and give his team a strong start.
