Bangladesh cricket is witnessing the rise of a promising new opener in Tanziḍ Hasan, whose recent domestic form has forced selectors to reconsider their opening options for One Day Internationals (ODIs). In the previous ODI, Bangladesh’s 176-run opening partnership between Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hasan had set the foundation for victory against the West Indies. Meanwhile, Tanziḍ had managed only a single fifty in his last nine innings, leading to his omission at the time.
However, four months of exceptional performance in domestic cricket earned him a recall to the national side, and he did not disappoint. In the opening match against Pakistan, Tanziḍ scored 62 runs off 42 balls, including four boundaries and five sixes, at a strike rate exceeding 150. His fearless and fluent batting contributed significantly to Bangladesh’s 15.1-over win, while Naheed Rana’s devastating bowling skittled Pakistan for a mere 114, leaving them with little hope against Tanziḍ’s dominant presence at the crease.
Coach Mike Hesson commented on the performance: “When you’re defending low totals, conventional bowling cannot create pressure. We wanted players to play with a little extra freedom, and that’s exactly what they did.”
Tanziḍ has already established himself as Bangladesh’s top T20 opener, finishing last year as the highest run-scorer in that format. His aggressive style was on full display in the recent ODI, reflecting his T20 approach.
Here’s a summary of his recent performances:
| Tournament / Format | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCL One-Day 2026 | 4 | 187 | 46.75 | 109.36 | 1 half-century |
| BCL All Stars Prep Match | 1 | 100+ | – | – | Century |
| ODI vs Pakistan (1st Match) | 1 | 62 | – | 150+ | 4 fours, 5 sixes |
| T20 2025 | – | – | – | – | Highest run-scorer |
Tanziḍ’s inclusion in the team came at the expense of the previous match’s Man of the Match, Soumya Sarkar, underscoring the selectors’ confidence in his form. With Liton Das scheduled to bat at five and Mehedi Hasan Miraz at seven, Bangladesh’s new batting order is still being refined, but Tanziḍ’s performance signals his strong contention for the opening slot alongside Saif or Soumya.
Despite not having scored an international century in either T20 or ODI cricket, Tanziḍ’s fearless batting style gives him an edge over his peers. With 22 ODIs on the schedule this year and Bangladesh aiming to secure a top-nine ranking, this series offers the perfect opportunity for Tanziḍ to establish himself as the nation’s premier opener. His promising start in the first match suggests that he may well emerge as Bangladesh’s first-choice opener in ODIs.
The remaining two matches will be crucial in cementing his position and demonstrating whether he can consistently replicate this aggressive and effective approach at the international level.