One of the main reasons for staging the Bangabandhu T20 Cup with only local players was to provide opportunity to the rising talents in competitive situations and in that regard, it was successful as the colorful tournament saw many good performances from young and experienced cricketers alike.
Almost all the matches saw plenty of runs and contest.
Dhaka Tribune decided to form a team consisting of 11 best performers of the tournament and as pacers outperformed spinners, a rare sight in Bangladesh, the team saw the inclusion of some seamers, as well as all-rounders and batsmen.
Liton Das (Gazi Group Chattogram)
Liton is the highest scorer in the tournament with 393 runs from 10 innings with an average of 49.12. His batting proved that T20 is not only about power hitting, rather classy batting with proper timing can bring runs as well. One of the stylish batsmen of Bangladesh got the nod as opener.
Nazmul Shanto and his strike rate of 156.77 was a beacon of light for Minister Group Rajshahi Dhaka Tribune/Md Manik
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Minister Group Rajshahi)
Shanto is regarded as one of the finest talents and boosted that reputation with 301 runs from eight innings, including a whirlwind century. The youngest captain of the tournament, who struck 21 sixes and 35 fours, proved his authority and deserves a place with Liton upfront.
Parvez Hossain Emon batted like a superstar for Fortune Barishal Dhaka Tribune/Md Manik
Parvez Hossain Emon (Fortune Barishal)
Emon is another youngster who showed impressive performances with the bat. He became the fastest centurion in Bangladesh’s T20 history with a 42-ball ton as his side chased down a mammoth 221 with after that unbeaten innings.
Yasir Ali was consistent throughout the tournament for Dhaka Dhaka Tribune/Md Manik
Yasir Ali Rabbi (Beximco Dhaka)
Rabbi was Dhaka’s most consistent performer with the willow as the burly right-hander pulled out the capital city outfit from crises quite a few occasions. His partnership with Mushfiqur Rahim gave Dhaka respectable totals despite slow starts and Rabbi eventually scored 294 runs from nine innings.
Mahmudullah Riyad (Gemcon Khulna)
Experienced Mahmudullah, the triumphant captain of champions Gemcon Khulna, did not score that many in the league phase but two important knocks in the crucial matches, a nine-ball 30 in Qualifier 1 and a match-winning 48-ball 70 in the final, put him straightaway in the best Xi as the skipper of the side.
Youngster Shamim Hossain was a livewire in the field for Khulna Dhaka Tribune/Md Manik
Shamim Hossain Patwary (Gemcon Khulna)
Shamim was impressive throughout the tournament with his world class fielding effort. In every match he saved at least eight-10 runs for his team. Also, he was very quick running between the wickets and scored some quick runs in a few matches.
Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury (Gemcon Khulna)
Shuvagata was the key for Khulna as a slog hitter in the death overs. Also, he was very handy with his off-spin as he gave crucial breakthroughs even while opening the bowling.
Muktar provided Dhaka regular breakthroughs but it came at a economy rate of 9.19 Dhaka Tribune/Md Manik
Muktar Ali (Beximco Dhaka)
Muktar performed really well as an all-rounder as he took 17 wickets in 10 matches and also scored some quick runs at the end. His medium pace proved handy on relatively slow pitches.
Mustafizur Rahman (Gazi Group Chattogram)
Surely Mustafizur was the best bowler of the tournament with 22 scalps from 10 innings. The southpaw bowled with good control, change of pace and was economical in the death overs.
Gazi Group Chattogram's Shariful Islam gets rid of Barishal's Mehedi Hasan Miraz Dhaka Tribune/Md Manik
Shariful Islam (Gazi Group Chattogram)
Chattogram were brilliant and consistent right through the league phase and left-arm pacer Shariful was among the best bowlers in the tournament.
Shahidul Islam (Gemcon Khulna)
Shahidul bowled a superb last over to defend 16 runs in a tense grand finale. The grieving right-arm pacer lost his father a few days ago but produced a courageous performance after putting his focus back to cricket.
12th man Rubel Hossain (Beximco Dhaka)