Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Strongest XI

8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Along with Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz also possesses the ability to conclude games in style. In the 2018 Asia Cup, Miraz got all six games from his team and scored 110 runs from his bat, and picked up four wickets with the ball. When India visited Bangladesh in December 2022, Hasan helped his side win the ODI series against the Men in Blue after seven years.

In the first ODI in Mirpur, he built an unbeaten 51-run partnership with Mustafizur Rahman for the last wicket and took his team home with his unbeaten 38-run innings. The 25-year-old continued his form in the second one-day and guided his team to an intriguing five-run victory with his unbeaten century.  

Miraz also became the Player of the Series for his massive contribution to the Bangla team’s marvellous triumph. However, this year, his performance hasn't been upto the mark as he hasn’t delivered anything solid as a batter but his bowling performance will give relief to Bangladesh supporters. Appearing in 10 ODIs in 2023, Miraz has claimed only nine wickets at an economy of 5.13. In the Asia Cup 2023, his all-round skills will be vital for Bangladesh’s campaign.