Litton Das is one of Bangladesh’s most talented and versatile batsmen. He can hold an innings in Tests, speed up in T20s and handle pressure in ODIs. His games against Afghanistan, like in the 2018 Asia Cup, shows how important he is to the team.
Test Stats Record vs Afghanistan (2019–2023)
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 117 | 66* | 39.00 | 60.93 | 0 / 1 |
Litton has played very few Tests against Afghanistan but he has a good average of 39.00. This includes an unbeaten 66 which shows he can hold the innings together batting in the middle order. Litton has the ability to keep the scoreboard ticking and take the momentum forward when needed.
ODI Stats and Record vs Afghanistan (2018–2023)
| Matches | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 391 | 136 | 43.44 | 87.08 | 1 / 2 |
Litton has done well in ODIs, balancing stability and speed. His century and solid average confirms he’s a top order player,He has a blastering hundred(136*) Shows his love for Afghanistan as a rival team
T20I stats and Record vs Afghanistan (2018–2024)
| Matches | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 227 | 60 | 25.22 | 109.66 | 2 |
In T20s Litton’s fast scoring rate and two half centuries shows he can play in the quick format , However his average of just 25.22 along with Strike rate of 109.66 don’t do justice with the amount of talent that he has.
Asia Cup Stats and Records Litton Das vs Afghanistan
Litton played twice against Afghanistan in the 2018 Asia Cup. Here’s how he scored:
| Date | Format | Runs | Balls | SR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2018 (Group B) | ODI | 6 | 14 | 42.86 | lbw by Aftab Alam |
| 23 Sep 2018 (Super Four) | ODI | 41 | 43 | 95.34 | Caught off Rashid Khan |
These Asia Cup innings matter. He showed how he handled pressure, especially his 41 runs in a tight Super Four match. He was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 due to injury after the first few games of Bangladesh in the tournament.
What to expect
Litton Das’s record against Afghanistan shows he’s a solid batsman in all formats. He can score big in ODIs, hold an innings in Tests and keep a good scoring rate in T20s. This proves he’s flexible and valuable to Bangladesh’s batting lineup. His Asia Cup 2018 games, though short were in tough situations, showed his calm and skill under pressure.
As Litton gets better and better, his games against Afghanistan proves his talent and attitude. Whether he’s holding an innings or speeding up the chase, he’s the key to Bangladesh’s plans in all formats.
