The sixth match of the T10 World Cup 2026 saw Bangladesh continue their dream run, defeating England by 23 runs in a high-scoring Group A encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Showcasing depth in both batting and bowling, Bangladesh once again proved they are one of the most dangerous sides in the tournament.
Batting first, Bangladesh posted an imposing total of 131 for 5 in 10 overs, built on collective contributions throughout the lineup. Litton Das set the tone with a fluent 38 off 20 balls, while Soumya Sarkar and Munim Shahriar provided brisk starts. The innings gained decisive momentum in the latter half as Mushfiqur Rahim blasted 30 off just 12 balls, and the finishing touches were expertly applied by Nurul Hasan, who smashed an unbeaten 20 off 6 deliveries at a staggering strike rate of over 330.
England’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Chris Woakes being the most effective, picking up two wickets, but the overall bowling effort lacked control during the death overs.
Chasing 132, England relied heavily on Jonny Bairstow, who once again delivered an aggressive knock, scoring 47 off 25 balls to keep England in contention. However, wickets fell regularly at the other end, preventing England from building any meaningful partnerships. Early breakthroughs and sharp fielding from Bangladesh ensured constant pressure throughout the chase.
The turning point came through Nasum Ahmed, whose excellent spell of 3 wickets for 20 runs dismantled England’s middle order. Supported well by Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, and Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh maintained discipline in the closing overs to restrict England to 108 for 9, sealing a comprehensive victory.
For his match-winning bowling performance, Nasum Ahmed was deservedly named Player of the Match. The win strengthens Bangladesh’s position at the top of Group A and underlines their growing reputation as serious contenders in the T10 World Cup 2026, while England will need to regroup quickly after back-to-back setbacks against the same opposition.
This commanding performance once again highlighted Bangladesh’s balance, depth, and tactical sharpness in the shortest format of the game.