The debut of a player in international cricket holds immense significance for both the individual and the team. It serves as a platform to showcase talent, potential, and adaptability at the highest level of the game. Scoring runs as a batter in their first game is crucial, as it not only boosts the player’s confidence but also earns the trust of the team management and fans.
As the ODI World Cup nears, many teams are trying to experiment with their batting order to find the best possible combination. In order to do so, many players made their debuts in the last few years. However, everyone was not successful. Teams like Bangladesh are still struggling to find a great combination with their skipper making an unwanted retirement and coming back from it. So, in today’s article, we will discuss the top 3 batters who scored the most runs while making their debut for Bangladesh in one-day internationals.
#3. Farhad Raza 50 vs. Zimbabwe
After losing the first ODI of the series on July 30, 2006, Bangladesh faced Zimbabwe in the second game of the series. Batting first, debutant Farhad Raza scored a magnificent half-century and helped Bangladesh post a competitive total. He, along with Khaled Mashud, added 71 runs for the sixth wicket. Raza, in his innings, scored 50 runs off 57 balls with the help of four fours and a six.
Meanwhile, Mashud scored an unbeaten 48 runs off 77 balls with the help of two fours. In response, Zimbabwe failed to hold its nerve and scored 176 runs in 44.4 overs. With this, Bangladesh won the game by 62 runs. Notably, Raza went on to play 34 ODI matches, scoring 412 runs, with 50 being his highest score.
#2. Nasir Hossain 63 vs. Zimbabwe
On his debut match in Harare on August 14, 2011, Bangladesh’s Nasir Hossain showcased immense talent and determination, leaving a remarkable impact on the cricketing world. Batting first, Bangladesh set a target of 188 runs. Nasir, making his presence felt, came to the crease with the team in a tricky situation at 111 for 7.
Undeterred by the pressure, Nasir displayed composure beyond his years and formed a crucial partnership of 65 runs for the 8th wicket with Abdur Razzak. He fearlessly took on the Zimbabwean bowlers and played some exquisite shots. Although Bangladesh couldn’t defend the total, Nasir’s debut knock won hearts and garnered praise from fans and experts alike.
#1. Towhid Hridoy 92 vs. Ireland
On March 18, 2023, Bangladesh’s young cricketer Towhid Hridoy made an astonishing debut in Sylhet against Ireland, leaving a lasting impression on fans and critics alike. Displaying immense talent and composure beyond his years, Hridoy scored a magnificent 92 runs.
Batting first, Bangladesh set a formidable total of 338/8. Hridoy’s remarkable performance came to the forefront when he forged a spectacular 135-run partnership for the 4th wicket alongside the seasoned Shakib Al Hasan, who himself contributed a valiant 93 runs. Hridoy’s contributions were crucial in propelling Bangladesh to a resounding victory, defeating Ireland by a whopping 183 runs.