Key Bangladesh Players Who Can Test India's Might In Asia Cup 2025

Bangladesh players who pose threat to India [Source: @LittonOfficial/X.com]

Bangladesh may enter the Asia Cup as underdogs, but their growing impact on the international stage cannot be overlooked. Despite a weaker record against India in this tournament, the new-look Bengal Tigers are slowly evolving into a formidable force with their recent performances.

India began their campaign with a strong win over the UAE on September 10, but Bangladesh still have players capable of upsetting the favourites. With just one game played by each side so far, the qualification race remains open. If Bangladesh can overcome Afghanistan and Sri Lanka to secure the fourth spot in the Super Four stage, and India also advances, fans could witness an enticing clash between the two teams.

Here are three Bangladesh players who could pose the biggest threat to India if such a showdown materialises in the Super Four.

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1) Litton Das

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das is currently in a turnaround phase, working on revamping his game and form. He recently smashed a quickfire 59 off 39 balls against Hong Kong, underlining his red-hot touch with the bat. His record against India in T20Is is equally impressive, having scored 230 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 149.4, making him a genuine threat in the upcoming contest.

(Table - Litton Das' stats vs India in T20Is)

Litton also enjoys a solid track record in the UAE, where he has accumulated 255 runs in 11 matches at an average of 23.18. His familiarity with Dubai’s conditions and pitches could give Bangladesh an added edge, something India will need to watch out for.

2) Taskin Ahmed

Taskin Ahmed has emerged as Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, combining consistency with menace in his wicket-taking spells. The 30-year-old has picked up 5 wickets in 7 T20Is against India, maintaining an economy rate of just 7.93, a figure that highlights his effectiveness against the Indian batting unit.

(Table - Taskin Ahmed's T20I stats vs India)

In the UAE, Taskin has claimed 8 wickets from 7 matches, with best figures of 2/18 and an impressive average of 22.12, putting him ahead of many of Bangladesh’s pacers. With his current red-hot form, Taskin remains one of the biggest threats for India.

3) Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, remains a key player India must keep an eye on. While his economical record against India has been on the expensive side, his overall success against right-handed batters in T20Is is noteworthy. The left-arm pacer has taken 103 wickets in 112 matches against right-handed batters, reflecting a strong success rate of 91.9%.

(Table - Mustafizur Rahman's T20I stats vs India)

His angle and variations make him a tricky opponent, especially for India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma, who has struggled against left-arm pace. Sharma has managed just 14 runs in six outings against such bowlers, with 52.9% of the deliveries he faced ending as dot balls.

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