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Litton Das Dethrones Shakib Al Hasan To Become Bangladesh’s Leading Run-Scorer In T20Is

Kaushik Kashyap

Litton Das batting vs Sri Lanka - [Source - AP]Litton Das batting vs Sri Lanka - [Source - AP]

In a significant moment, the spotlight fell firmly on Litton Das in Dubai, as the dynamic batter etched his name in Bangladesh cricket history. During the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka, Litton went past the legendary Shakib Al Hasan to become the nation’s all-time leading run-scorer in T20 internationals.

Litton Das Sets New Benchmark in Bangladesh T20I History

The landmark moment arrived in Dubai when he surpassed Shakib’s tally of 2,551 runs, which stood as the highest for the country since the all-rounder bid farewell to T20Is in 2024. Litton’s updated record now reads 2,556 runs from 114 matches, averaging 23.88 with 15 half-centuries to his name.

Shakib al Hasan, a modern-day giant and one of the greatest all-rounders the game has seen, had long been Bangladesh’s batting mainstay in the shortest format before stepping away. His consistency and longevity made him the top run-getter until Litton’s surge. Just behind the pair sits Mahmudullah Riyad, another stalwart, who closed his T20I career with 2,444 runs.

Players
Runs
Litton Das2556
Shakib Al Hasan2551
Mahmudullah2444

Table - Most Runs for Bangladesh in T20Is.

Litton’s journey in T20Is began a decade ago, making his debut against South Africa in 2015. Since then, the 30-year-old has been a regular feature across formats for Bangladesh, often carrying the weight of expectations at the top of the order.

Bangladesh Going Strong vs Sri Lanka

The keeper-batter making it to the top of T20I runs chart for Bangladesh, highlights his growing stature as a senior cricketer and a dependable performer. Over the years, he has evolved into an integral part of Bangladesh’s batting across formats, providing both stability and aggression.

Coming back to the team, Bangladesh, having cleared the group stage successfully, opened their Super 4 campaign of the ongoing Asia Cup against Sri Lanka on a confident note. Chasing 169, the Tigers began steadily, with the top order laying a solid platform. Litton Das, batting fluently, contributed a quickfire 23 off 16 deliveries.