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3 Batters Who Can Play Crucial Role For Bangladesh in Champions Trophy [Source: @BCBtigers/X.com]
The 2025 Champions Trophy edition is on the horizon with teams gearing up to put their best foot forward. Bangladesh, meanwhile, have stacked up a balanced lineup, with batters likely to be at the forefront.
Bangladesh Cricket team’s form in white-ball cricket hasn’t been satisfactory. They lost multiple series against India and West Indies in the last 6 months. Moreover, the internal turmoils within the squad have only added to their woes.
Hence, for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 season, the team will be under tremendous pressure to prove themselves. While Bangladesh have prioritised quality bowlers and all-rounders in the squad, the below mentioned three batters could likely play a crucial role as well.
1. Najmul Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to return as Bangladesh’s captain after missing the West Indies tour due to injury. A solid left-handed batter, Shanto has been the mainstay of the side across formats.
The ability to stabilise innings and forge partnerships would come in handy for high-pressure games. Across 47 ODIs, he has slammed 1488 runs with a decent average and strike rate. Although he hasn't been around much of late because of injury, Shanto's experience will be something Bangladesh will look at.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 47 | 1488 | 34.60 | 79.95 |
| BPL 2024-25 | 5 | 56 | 11.20 | 119.14 |
2. Soumya Sarkar
Soumya Sarkar is another key player in Bangladesh Cricket with plenty of experience. His aggressive batting and all-round skills make him a thrilling option for Bangladesh's middle order. With his innovative shot-making and ability to score quickly, Soumya can change the momentum of a game within a few overs.
He will prove crucial for Bangladesh when the situation requires adaptability with different match situations. When it comes to numbers, Sarkar has scored 2198 runs in 75 ODIs, with a good strike rate of 96.53.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 75 | 2198 | 33.30 | 96.53 |
| BPL 2024-25 | 4 | 105 | 26.25 | 134.61 |
3. Jaker Ali
The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali has been making waves in recent matches. In three innings against the West Indies, he scored 113 runs at a tremendous average of 56.50. He has depicted his potential as a sound middle-order batter, and his explosive strike rate of 111.85 in ODIs is quite telling.
It is a vital trait that helps him to push through a strong scoring rate, which he would be required in the Champions Trophy. If opportunities keep coming, Jaker could well become Bangladesh's most precious addition.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 5 | 151 | 50.33 | 111.85 |
| BPL 2024-25 | 12 | 241 | 24.10 | 127.51 |
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