Bangladesh A Set to Begin Top End T20 Campaign Against Pakistan A

Bangladesh A will commence their Top End T20 series mission on Thursday by facing Pakistan A in Darwin, Australia. The tournament also features the Nepal national team alongside four top franchises from Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).

This marks Bangladesh’s return to the event after their debut in 2024, when they competed as the High Performance (HP) team. That year, they finished as runners-up after being defeated by the Adelaide Strikers in the final.

At a press conference before departure, Bangladesh A captain Nurul Hasan Sohan emphasised their ambition for the tournament.

“The goal is simple: to win the trophy,” Sohan said. “It’s the goal of everyone… from the players to the team management. We believe we should win the trophy.”

Bangladesh A began their tour on a positive note, securing a 37-run victory in a warm-up match against DIXI.

Tournament Schedule:

In addition to T20 matches, Bangladesh A will play a four-day match in Darwin from 28–31 August against South Australia, as part of preparations for next year’s Test series. This upcoming Test series will mark Bangladesh’s first on Australian soil in two decades.

Bangladesh A Squad:

• Nurul Hasan Sohan (Captain)
• Mohammed Saif Hasan
• Mohammad Naim Sheikh
• Jishan Alam
• Mahidul Islam Ankon
• Yasir Ali Chowdhury
• Afif Hossain Dhrubo
• Tufayel Ahmed
• Mohammad Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
• Rakibul Hasan
• Mahfuzur Rahman Rabbi
• Naeem Hasan
• Musfik Hasan
• Ripon Mondol
• Hasan Mahmud

Bangladesh A enters the tournament with high hopes of capturing the title that narrowly escaped them in their previous appearance.