Litton Das At Number 3 For Bangladesh: Analyzing The Move Ahead Of Asia Cup

Aashay Chopade

Litton Das for Bangladesh (Source: AFP)Litton Das for Bangladesh (Source: AFP)

Litton Das is all set to lead Bangladesh in the Asia Cup, and his role both as a captain and batter would be crucial for Bangladesh. They are yet to win the continental cup despite coming close on a few occasions, and Litton Das would be looking to take Bangladesh to a position where they have never reached before.

The right-handed wicketkeeper batter has been batting at number 3 in recent times in T20Is, contrary to what he has done for the most part of his career in the shortest format. Therefore, it is important to understand why Litton has made this move under his own leadership and how it would affect Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025.

Litton Das' Record At Number 3 vs Opening Position In T20Is

Criterion
As Opener
At No.3
Innings
6932
Runs1569751
Average23.7725.03
Strike-Rate129.67122.71
100/50s0/100/4

Litton Das is a highly-rated cricketer in Bangladesh and has played some quality knocks over the years. However, consistency has been his biggest problem throughout his career, and it shows in his average both as an opener or at number 3.

He has played quite a lot as an opener, and the average in his early 20s shows that he is not a dependable asset. At number 3, too, the average is slightly better, while his strike-rate comes down as well. Thus, looking at the stats, it is clear that Litton batting as opener or number 3 has not made much of a difference to his career.

Thus, it is important to understand the team combination and what Litton Das can bring to the table for this current Bangladesh team.

Litton Das' Form In 2025 And Role In Current Bangladesh Team

In 2025, under Litton Das, Bangladesh have trusted Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan. Both of them have shown good power-hitting skills that have been lacking in Bangladesh cricket for a long time, with Emon hitting at a strike-rate of 153.80 and Hasan going at a rate of 145.55 in 2025. They have shown decent consistency as well, which makes them a formidable opening pair for the Asia Cup 2025.

Thus, it allows Litton Das, who is an experienced cricketer, to take the important number 3 position. Since the time he took over the leadership role in late 2024 in T20Is, he has shown great maturity and has scored runs consistently in 2025. Though his overall strike-rate at number 3 is just 122.71, Litton can hit boundaries at will against the best of the bowlers and has shown that in 2025 with some match-winning knocks.

Litton Das' T20I Record In 2025

Criterion
Data
Innings15
Runs417
Average32.07
Strike-Rate135.38
100s/50s0/3

Thus, Litton Das has been in good form in T20Is this year, and with him coming in one down, it has given Bangladesh three players at the top who can destroy bowling attacks on their day. Also, Bangladesh have a young T20I side now and thus an experienced player like Litton Das might have to bat with the middle order which he can do better from number 3 position.

Conclusion:

Thus, Litton Das' move to number 3 in the current Bangladesh team seems to be a move that is taking his country in the right direction. Bangladesh would face some quality opponents in the Asia Cup, and thus, Litton's experience at no. 3 would be key for Bangladesh. His record in 2025 also shows that he is taking more responsibility as captain, and Bangladesh are likely to benefit from the move in the Asia Cup 2025.