Bangladesh delivered one of their most dominant performances of the T10 World Cup 2026 as they thrashed England by 9 wickets with 2.4 overs to spare in the 26th match at Auckland Oval. A breathtaking unbeaten knock from Liton Das ensured a one-sided finish and firmly announced Bangladesh as serious contenders in the tournament.
Batting first, England struggled to build sustained momentum despite flashes of aggression. Early wickets hurt their cause, with Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Joe Root departing cheaply. Harry Brook provided brief resistance with a lively 24 off 12 balls, while Moeen Ali’s explosive cameo (16 off 4) and late hitting from Jofra Archer (22* off 9) helped England reach 121 for 9. Bangladesh’s bowlers kept things tight, with Nasum Ahmed and Shoriful Islam striking at crucial moments to prevent England from posting a more daunting total.
In reply, Bangladesh’s chase was nothing short of sensational. After Munim Shahriar gave a brisk start, the stage belonged entirely to Liton Das, who produced a jaw-dropping display of power-hitting. Smashing the England attack to all parts of the ground, Liton raced to 73 not out off just 24 balls, registering one of the fastest and most commanding innings of the tournament. His clean striking, fearless approach, and perfect shot selection left England’s bowlers helpless.
With Shakib Al Hasan calmly supporting from the other end, Bangladesh cruised to 125 for 1 in just 7.2 overs, sealing a memorable victory. Liton Das was deservedly named Man of the Match, capping off a night where Bangladesh outplayed England in every department.
This emphatic win not only boosts Bangladesh’s net run rate but also sends a strong message to the rest of the competition — underestimate them at your peril.