Bangladesh had a terrible start to the Asia Cup as their side suffered a defeat against Sri Lanka in the second match of the 2023 Asia Cup. Notably, the Shakib-Al-Hasan side will definitely be looking to bounce back to make their way in the Super Fours, as Bangladesh have managed to get some big wins over the past few years. Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, check out here the top three biggest wins that the Bangladesh team has managed to get in the Asia Cup in 50-over formats.
#1. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (137 runs)
Bangladesh’s biggest win came on September 15, 2018, against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Stadium. Earlier on that day, Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and invited Sri Lanka to field first. Notably, after opting to bat first, the Bangladesh team posted 261 runs before getting all out. Moreover, skipper Rahim made 144 runs from just 150 balls to post a respectable total against the Sri Lankans. Later, while chasing, Angelo Mathews side could only rack up 124 runs before getting all out, handing 137 runs of victory to the Bangladesh team during the Asia Cup.
#2. Bangladesh vs Hon Kong (116 runs)
Bangladesh’s second-biggest win came on July 16, 2004, when they faced Hong Kong. Notably, on that day, Hong Kong skipper Rahul Sharma won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first. After being sent in to bat first, the Bangladesh side posted 221/9 in the given 20 overs. Notably, their opener, Javed Omar, scored 68 runs to give the team a terrific start. Later, while chasing, the Hong Kong team could only manage to score 105 runs before bundling out, giving 116 runs of massive victory to Bangladesh.
#3. Bangladesh vs UAE (96 runs)
Their third biggest victory came on June 24, 2008, against the UAE in Lahore, Pakistan. Notably, on that day, Bangladesh won the toss and invited the UAE to field first. After opting to bat first, the Bangladesh side posted 300/8 runs in the given 50 overs thanks to a wonderful century from their skipper Mohammad Ashraful, who hammered 109 runs from 126 balls featuring eight boundaries to post the great total on the board. Later, while chasing, the UAE team was looking into great form as the middle order batter Khurram Khan hammered 78 runs but couldn’t bat for so long, and the team were bundled out after 204 runs, which gave Bangladesh’s side 96 runs of victory in the first match of the Asia Cup 2008.