The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious One Day International (ODI) cricket tournaments organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Originally known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy in 1998, the tournament has seen many teams compete for the title. Bangladesh, a team with growing success in world cricket, has participated in several editions of this tournament. Here’s a look at Bangladesh’s history, performance, and key records in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Tournament Participation and Performance
1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy
The inaugural edition of the ICC KnockOut Trophy was hosted by Bangladesh, but the team did not participate in the tournament as they had not yet achieved Test status.
2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy
Bangladesh participated in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy but was eliminated early in the tournament after playing in the pre-quarter-finals.
2002 and 2004 ICC Champions Trophy
In both the 2002 and 2004 editions, Bangladesh played in the group stages. However, they were unable to progress to the next round in either of these tournaments.
2006 ICC Champions Trophy
During the 2006 edition, Bangladesh participated in the qualifying round. The team managed to secure one win out of three matches but failed to make it to the main event.
2009 and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy
Bangladesh did not qualify for the 2009 and 2013 editions of the ICC Champions Trophy.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Bangladesh’s Best Performance
The 2017 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy was Bangladesh’s most successful campaign. The team reached the semi-finals, finishing fourth among the eight participating teams. One of the standout moments was a remarkable 224-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah against New Zealand, which played a key role in their victory.
Bangladesh’s squad in the ICC Champions Trophy includes key players like Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mahmudullah, who have been instrumental in their success.
Notable Individual Performances
Tamim Iqbal (2017 Edition)
In the 2017 tournament, Tamim Iqbal was Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer, amassing 293 runs in four matches at an average of 73.25. He scored one century and two fifties, providing crucial contributions throughout the tournament.
Shakib Al Hasan (2006-2017)
Shakib Al Hasan has been a key player for Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy across multiple editions. From 2006 to 2017, he scored 271 runs in seven matches, with an average of 45.16. His highest score in the tournament was 114.
Mahmudullah (2017 Edition)
Mahmudullah played an important role in Bangladesh’s 2017 campaign, scoring 137 runs in four matches. His unbeaten century of 102* in a critical match was a significant highlight for the team.
Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy Records
Matches Played
Bangladesh has played a total of 12 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy. The team has won 2 of these matches, lost 9, and had 1 no-result.
Highest Team Total
Bangladesh’s highest score in the ICC Champions Trophy is 305/6, achieved against England in 2017.
Lowest Team Total
The lowest total Bangladesh posted in the tournament was 168 runs, which came in a match against New Zealand in 2002.