Since he first appeared as a young talent, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has become one of Afghanistan’s most reliable spin bowlers. He’s known for his tricky deliveries and control, Mujeeb has had success against Bangladesh in ODIs and T20Is, as well as in big tournaments like the Asia Cup.
Following is his bowling record against Bangladesh.
ODI Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
Since 2018, Mujeeb has seen action in a total of 11 One Day Internationals against Bangladesh. By wickets, Mujeeb does not finish far ahead on the list, but under economy rates, the player is valuable.
ODI Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2023 | 11 | 99.1 | 403 | 13 | 31.00 | 4.06 | 45.7 | 0 | 0 |
Mujeeb’s 4.06 economy rate is good, especially against a team like Bangladesh that handles spin well. His best ODI performance 3/39 he often helps other bowlers to get wickets.
T20I Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
He’s had a bigger impact in the shorter format. In 9 T20Is, he took 13 wickets with an average of 14.15 and economy rate of 5.25, he can perform well.
T20I bowling stats against Bangladesh
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | 9 | 35.0 | 184 | 13 | 14.15 | 5.25 | 16.1 | 1 | 0 |
His 4/15 is one of his best, when the conditions are in favor of spin.
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs Bangladesh
Mujeeb participated in two Asia Cups, playing equally well in 2018 and 2023.
Asia Cup bowling summary against Bangladesh
| Year | Stage | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Group Stage | 8.1 | 22 | 2 |
| 2018 | Super Four | 10 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 | Group Stage | 10 | 62 | 1 |
Asia Cup bowling summary against Bangladesh
| Year | Stage | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Group Stage | 8.1 | 22 | 2 |
| 2018 | Super Four | 10 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 | Group Stage | 10 | 62 | 1 |
His best fortunes in Asia Cup bowling came during the group stage in 2018, where he bowled 8.1 overs, gave away only 22 runs, and got away with 2 wickets.
The performances reflect Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s highs and lows against Bangladesh with versatility among formats and with adaptability amid well-controlled bowlings in ODI, T20I, and even Asia Cup encounters. A combination of tight economy and timely wickets makes him the strike bowler for Afghanistan whenever they are to clash with Bangladesh. Growing from strength to strength, Mujeeb is going to be a huge headache for Bangladeshi batsmen in days to come.
