The audience always loves to see the ball sail over the boundary ropes. In today’s era, people like to get things done in minimum possible time. So, why would the batters stay behind? In this shortest format of the game, the player at the crease likes to hit maximums. This not only helps in scoring runs at a fast pace, but also puts pressure on the bowler. In the past few years, Bangladesh has grown as a cricketing nation and they possess the capability to surprise big teams. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 Bangladeshi six-hitters who have played an important role in the T20I World Cups.
1. Shakib Al Hasan
We begin this list with one of the best all-rounders the world has ever seen, Shakib Al Hasan. Since 2007, Shakib has hit 23 sixes in 36 innings of the T20I World cups. Apart from these maximums, Shakib also has 62 fours under his name. Aggression and a wide range of strokes are the keys to his batting.
2. Tamim Iqbal
On number two, we have Tamim Iqbal with 15 wickets in his bag. In the 23 innings during 2007-2016, Tamim also hit 53 fours. The left-handed opening batter was a vital component of the Bangladeshi batting line-up. His elegance and style through the off-side was a treat to watch.
3. Mahmudullah
Next up on the list is Mahmudullah who has hit 11 sixes in his 26 T20I World Cup innings between 2007 and 2021. His innings also included 26 fours. The right-handed all-rounder used to bat in the middle order and saw a lots of ups-and-downs in his form.
4. Mashrafe Mortaza
On the fourth spot, we have Mashrafe Mortaza who pocketed 9 sixes and 14 fours in 16 innings of the tournament during 2007-2016. Mortaza was primarily a bowler for the team but has made valuable contributions with the bat. He had to miss multiple ICC tournaments due to injury concerns.
5. Anamul Haque
With 8 sixes in his bag, Anamul Haque makes it to the fifth position om this list. In seven innings of his only T20I World Cup tournament of 2014, Anamul also hit 22 fours. The right-handed wicketkeeper batsman made his international debut for Bangladesh in 2012.
6. Mohammad Ashraful
Making it to the sixth place on this list is Mohammad Ashraful with 8 sixes in 11 innings during 2007 and 2012, along with 21 fours. The right-handed middle-order batter has played many memorable knocks.
7. Mushfiqur Rahim
On number seven, we have Mushfiqur Rahim. Mushfiqur has also hit 8 sixes in 28 innings between 2007 and 20221. He also has 36 fours under his name in the tournament. The wicketkeeper batsman was one of the best players of spin bowling that Bangladesh had ever seen.
8. Junaid Siddique
With 6 sixes in only three innings of the T20I World Cups of 2007 and 2009, Junaid Siddique makes it to the eighth position of this list. His maximums were accompanied by a total of 11 fours. The left-handed top-order batter also served as an occasional right-arm off-break bowler.
9. Litton Das
On the ninth spot, we have Litton Das with 6 sixes and 21 fours in 13 innings of the 2021 and 2022 tournament. Apart from the sixes, he also hit 21 fours. The right-handed wicketkeeper batsman is a compact batter with good defensive technique and flair in his strokeplay.
10. Sabbir Rahman
The final person to make it to this list of hard-hitters is Sabbir Rahman. Rahman hit a total of 5 sixes in 10 innings during the T20I World Cups of 2014 and 2016. The right-handed middle-order batter was shot into limelight during the 2010 Asian Games and then continued to flourish T20 cricket for quite some time.
