The six-hitting epidemic no one saw coming
Bangladesh cricket in 2025 isn’t just playing T20s. They’re dismantling them. 206 sixes in a single year – more than double the old record – because why not? The balls per six stat dropped to 5.58, which is basically code for “we’re not even pretending to defend anymore.” Openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon walk out there like they’ve got a personal vendetta against dot balls. 73 not out off 47? That’s not a knock. That’s a statement. And the middle order? They’ve stopped asking permission. If the ball’s in the slot, it’s gone. No second thoughts, no regrets.
The numbers don’t lie: 7.73 sixes per innings now, up from 3.81 just two years ago. That’s not evolution. That’s a revolution. And it’s not just about brute force – though there’s plenty of that. It’s about shot selection, about confidence, about a team that’s finally decided to stop apologizing for existing. The powerplay strike rate sits at 123.62, because why waste time? The middle overs? 7.5 runs per over, because why slow down? And the death overs? 9.73. Because if you’re going to go down, you might as well go down swinging.
The players carrying the torch (and the trophies)
Mahedi Hasan took four wickets for 11 runs in the third T20I against Sri Lanka, and honestly, that’s almost an afterthought. Because by then, everyone already knew: this team doesn’t rely on one hero. It’s a full-blown ensemble. Rishad Hossain’s 3/18 in the second T20I? Crucial. Litton Das’s 76 off 50? Classic. But the real story is the depth. The BPL in 2025 wasn’t just a domestic tournament – it was a proving ground. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed dominated with averages north of 98. That’s not luck. That’s consistency.
And then there’s Mustafizur Rahman, still slicing through lineups like it’s 2016. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed are the new faces, the ones who don’t flinch when the pressure’s on. They’re not just filling spots. They’re redefining them. The 2-1 T20I series win against Sri Lanka in 2025 wasn’t just another notch on the belt. It was proof. Bangladesh cricket isn’t just competitive anymore. It’s dangerous.
The kids who refuse to wait their turn
Jaker Ali is 27, which in cricket years is basically still a teenager. Shamim Hossain is 24. They’re not the future. They’re the now. And they’re not playing the old Bangladesh way – cautious, calculated, waiting for the perfect ball. They’re expanding the zone. They’re inventing shots. They’re making bowlers look like they’ve never seen a bat before.
But the real quiet storm? The women’s team. Sharmin Akter averaged 66.50 in the lead-up to the 2025 World Cup. Nigar Sultana Joty? A century when it mattered. And the U19s? Sumaiya Akter and Nishita Akter Nishi aren’t just promising. They’re already delivering. The women’s squad isn’t just keeping pace. They’re setting it.
What this means for 2026 (and why you should care)
Fifteen T20I wins in 2025. A record. A statement. A team that’s not just good on paper but good when it counts. The T20 World Cup in 2026 isn’t just another tournament. It’s a chance. A real one. Because this Bangladesh side doesn’t just show up. It shows out.
The stats are undeniable. The momentum? Unstoppable. The old narrative – Bangladesh as the underdog, the scrappy but inconsistent side – is dead. What’s replacing it? Something louder. Something bolder. Something that doesn’t just want to win but expects to.
If you’re looking to ride this wave, the BD Bet App is where the action’s at. Because when Bangladesh starts swinging, the whole world takes notice. And in 2026, they’re not just swinging. They’re connecting.