Bangladesh cricket has produced many talented captains over the years who have led the team during different phases of its growth. The Bangladesh national team, often known as the Tigers, continues to build strong leadership options across formats. Among the players who have recently taken responsibility as captain is Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is known as one of Bangladesh most reliable all-rounders. He has contributed significantly with both bat and ball since making his international debut. Over the past few years, Miraz has also stepped into leadership roles when required and has shown calm decision-making and fighting spirit on the field.
His captaincy opportunities have mainly come in Test and ODI formats. While his leadership sample size is still growing, Miraz has already produced some notable performances as captain, contributing with runs and wickets while guiding the team during challenging matches.
Below is a detailed look at Mehidy Hasan Miraz captaincy record in international cricket.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Captaincy Record in International Cricket
So far, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has led Bangladesh in both Tests and One Day Internationals. Across these matches, he has played an important role not just as a leader but also as a key all-round performer for the team.
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00% |
| ODIs | 14 | 4 | 10 | 28.57% |
While the numbers are still developing, Miraz has shown strong personal performances with both bat and ball when leading the side.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Captaincy Record in Tests
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has captained Bangladesh in two Test matches. These matches came during a series against the West Indies in 2024. Under his leadership, Bangladesh recorded one win and one loss.
As captain in Tests, Miraz contributed strongly as an all-rounder. Across the two matches, he scored 146 runs with an average of 36.50 and also took five wickets.
| Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00% |
Test Matches as Captain
| Date | Opponent | Ground | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | West Indies | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | 1st | 23 | 2/99 | West Indies won by 201 runs |
| 2nd | 45 | 2/31 | ||||
| 30 Nov 2024 | West Indies | Sabina Park | 1st | 36 | 1/15 | Bangladesh won by 101 runs |
| 2nd | 42 | 0/31 |
Totals: 146 runs and 5 wickets as captain in Tests.
Miraz showed strong leadership during the Sabina Park Test where Bangladesh secured a memorable victory. His contributions with both bat and ball played an important role in that result.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Captaincy Record in ODIs
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has captained Bangladesh in 14 One Day International matches so far. During this period, Bangladesh won four matches and lost ten.
Despite the mixed results, Miraz performed well individually. He scored 391 runs at an average of 32.58 and also took 15 wickets while leading the team.
| Matches | Won | Lost | Win % | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 28.57% | 391 | 15 |
ODI Matches as Captain
| Date | Opponent | Ground | Runs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2024 | Afghanistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 66 | 1/56 | Afghanistan won by 5 wickets |
| 08 Dec 2024 | West Indies | Warner Park | 74 | 1/62 | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 10 Dec 2024 | West Indies | Warner Park | 1 | 0/24 | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
| 12 Dec 2024 | West Indies | Warner Park | 77 | 0/67 | West Indies won by 4 wickets |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Sri Lanka | R Premadasa Stadium | 0 | 0/47 | Sri Lanka won by 77 runs |
| 05 Jul 2025 | Sri Lanka | R Premadasa Stadium | 9 | 1/37 | Bangladesh won by 16 runs |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 28 | 2/48 | Sri Lanka won by 99 runs |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 60 | 1/32 | Afghanistan won by 5 wickets |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 4 | 3/42 | Afghanistan won by 81 runs |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 6 | 1/67 | Afghanistan won by 200 runs |
| 18 Oct 2025 | West Indies | Shere Bangla National Stadium | 17 | 1/16 | Bangladesh won by 74 runs |
| 21 Oct 2025 | West Indies | Shere Bangla National Stadium | 32* | 0/38 | West Indies won in super over |
| 23 Oct 2025 | West Indies | Shere Bangla National Stadium | 17 | 2/35 | Bangladesh won by 179 runs |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Pakistan | Shere Bangla National Stadium | — | 2/29 | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets |
Across these matches, Miraz delivered several important all-round performances including key innings and useful bowling spells.
Even though Mehidy Hasan Miraz is still early in his captaincy journey, he has shown promising leadership qualities. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball while managing the team on the field makes him a valuable leader for Bangladesh cricket.
With more opportunities in the future, Miraz could continue developing his captaincy record and play a bigger role in guiding the Bangladesh team in international cricket.
