Top 3 Knocks Of Mahmudullah In T20Is

Mahmudullah announced his retirement from T20Is (Source: @OneCricket/x.com)Mahmudullah announced his retirement from T20Is (Source: @OneCricket/x.com)

Mahmudullah, one of Bangladesh's most experienced and consistent middle-order batters, announced his retirement from T20 internationals on Tuesday. His retirement marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket, as he has been a crucial figure in their T20I lineup for over a decade. With 129 T20Is under his belt, Mahmudullah has scored 2,395 runs at an average of 23.48, including eight half-centuries. 

So as Mahmudullah announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game, in this article, let's take a look at the at some of his finest performances in T20Is.

3. 54 vs Sri Lanka, Sylhet, 2024

In March 2024, Mahmudullah played a significant innings against Sri Lanka in Sylhet. Sri Lanka had set a formidable target of 206/3 in the first T20I of the series. Facing a steep chase, Bangladesh struggled early, finding themselves at 68/4 in just 8.5 overs. At this critical juncture, Mahmudullah came to the crease, with the team needing a spark to keep up with the required run rate.

Mahmudullah played a blazing knock of 54 from 31 balls, hitting boundaries with ease and rotating the strike efficiently. He forged some crucial partnerships, keeping Bangladesh in the game. Ultimately, Bangladesh fell just three runs short of the target, ending their innings at 203. 

2. 62 vs Zimbabwe, Chattogram, 2019

Mahmudullah's knock in 2019 vs ZIM (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)Mahmudullah's knock in 2019 vs ZIM (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)

In a crucial Tri-series match in 2019 at Chattogram, Mahmudullah once again showed his value to the team. Bangladesh faced Zimbabwe, needing a victory to reach the final. Mahmudullah walked in at 65/3 in 7.2 overs, with the match finely poised. Demonstrating his experience, he played a quick and determined innings, reaching a 37-ball fifty. 

Mahmudullah’s 62 came off 41 balls and included one four and five sixes. His knock helped push Bangladesh’s total to a competitive 175/7. Zimbabwe, in response, could not handle the pressure and were bowled out for 136, giving Bangladesh a 39-run victory.

1. 64* vs West Indies, Mirpur, 2012

Mahmudullah’s highest T20I score came in a thrilling match against the West Indies in 2012 at Mirpur. Batting first, the West Indies posted an imposing 197/4, powered by their strong batting lineup. Chasing such a daunting target, Bangladesh needed a solid start, which was provided by Tamim Iqbal, who scored 88 off 61 balls.

Mahmudullah came in to bat after the first wicket fell and joined Tamim to form an exceptional partnership. He played an impressive knock of 64 runs from 48 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. Despite his efforts, Bangladesh fell short of the target by 18 runs, ending at 179/1.