Bangladesh have locked in their plans for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming a balanced 15-member squad as they look to finally break their semi-final jinx at the global event.
Led by Litton Das, the Tigers will head to India and Sri Lanka for the February–March showpiece carrying renewed belief after consistent group-stage progress in recent editions. Bangladesh have made it out of the first round in each of the last three T20 World Cups but are yet to go deeper into the knockout stages — a hurdle they are desperate to overcome this time.
Litton Das handed leadership responsibility
Litton Das has been entrusted with captaincy duties, a move that underlines the management’s faith in his experience and temperament. The wicketkeeper-batter has been one of Bangladesh’s most reliable performers in white-ball cricket and will shoulder a major batting responsibility at the top.
He will be supported by an exciting mix of youth and experience, with Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon expected to inject aggression into the powerplay, while Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain add depth to the middle order.
Bowling attack built for subcontinental conditions
Bangladesh’s biggest strength once again appears to be their bowling unit. The experienced pace duo of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed will lead the attack, offering a blend of swing, cutters and raw pace — a combination that has troubled top sides in Asian conditions.
Spin remains a major weapon. Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Rishad Hossain give Bangladesh plenty of variety, particularly on surfaces expected to assist turn in India and Sri Lanka. Their ability to control the middle overs could be crucial against stronger batting line-ups.
Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam
Tough group awaits Tigers
Bangladesh have been placed in a challenging group featuring England, West Indies, Nepal, and Italy, with only two teams advancing to the Super 8s. Facing two former champions early in the tournament means there is little margin for error.
However, familiarity with local conditions and a disciplined bowling attack could give Bangladesh an edge, particularly in high-pressure matches.
Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 group fixtures
- v West Indies – February 7, Kolkata
- v Italy – February 9, Kolkata
- v England – February 14, Kolkata
- v Nepal – February 17, Mumbai
Can Bangladesh go one step further?
While Bangladesh may not start as outright favourites, they enter the tournament with a squad capable of upsetting bigger names. If their top order fires and the bowlers maintain consistency, the Tigers could finally push beyond the familiar early exits and make a serious statement on the world stage.
The 2026 edition may well represent Bangladesh’s best chance yet to rewrite their T20 World Cup history.
