A thrilling win for the Tigers

A thrilling win for the Tigers

Bangladesh cricket team once again made history in the international arena. September, 2025 will be a special day for the Bangladesh Cricket Board and fans as the Tigers have reached an important milestone in this month. 200th match in T20 format Bangladesh national cricket team played. In the 17th edition of the Asia Cup, the final Group 'B' match against Afghanistan at the Abu Dhabi ground was not only a match of the tournament for Bangladesh but also witnessed the making of proud history.

A journey of 200 matches

Bangladesh started its journey in T20 cricket in 2006. The Tigers had to gain momentum early on to find their footing in this format. On the one hand there was a lack of experience, on the other hand the dominance of the world's strongest teams. But slowly Bangladesh started learning the details of this format. Over the years, cricketers like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Tamim Iqbal or later Liton Das, Mostafizur Rahman gave their best and put the team on a solid foundation.

Floating success in memory

Bangladesh T20 cricket has had some brilliant moments.

• Pride of whitewashing Pakistan in 2015.
  
  

• A thrilling match against India in the 2016 T20 World Cup, which won the fans' hearts despite a last minute loss.
  
  

• Important wins against teams like Afghanistan and West Indies.
  
  

• Especially the historic series wins against New Zealand and Australia in 2021, which proved that Bangladesh can be formidable in this format as well.
  
  

A special milestone in the Asia Cup

The Asia Cup has always been a place of special emotion for the Bangladesh team. 2012, 2016 or 2018 - there is regret for not being able to become the champion despite reaching the final several times, but every time Bangladesh has shown their fighting spirit. The match against Afghanistan in the 17th edition of this year is therefore not only the last match of the group, but also an occasion to be written in golden letters as the 200th T20 in the history of Bangladesh cricket.

Team response

It is undoubtedly a matter of pride for the players and supporters of Bangladesh. Experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said,

"To play 200th match is a huge achievement for the team. It is not just the number of matches, but a reflection of our long journey. Hopefully we will witness bigger achievements in the future."

On the other hand, captain Liton Das said,

"Bangladesh is now much more confident in T20 cricket. Our aim is not just to reach milestones, but to play consistently better going forward."

Cheering fans

Bangladeshi fans are always passionate about cricket. Numerous messages of greetings have appeared on social media on the occasion of the 200th match. Some wrote, "This milestone is not only the party's pride, but the entire nation's pride." Others say, "No matter how many ups and downs there have been in this 200-match journey, cricket has given us the greatest joy."

The Bangladesh team now faces a new challenge — to maintain consistency and do better in the T20 World Cup. Among the young players, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauhid Hriday or Shariful Islam have already made their mark. With their hands, Bangladesh can move towards greater achievements in T20.

Playing 200 matches in international cricket is no small feat. Touching this milestone is a huge achievement for Bangladesh, especially in a fast-paced and challenging format like T20. This proves that the Tigers have established a permanent presence in this popular format of cricket. The match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup is therefore not just a group match, but an integral chapter in history.