Bangladesh ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan is keen to settle into the No. 6 role in ODIs after experimenting with his batting position through 2025, believing it offers him the best chance to make a match-winning impact for the side.

Over the years, Mehidy has batted across the order for Bangladesh, and the right-hander feels those varied roles have helped him identify where he contributes most effectively.

"What I always say is that I'm a player who has played in every position for Bangladesh, from opening all the way down to No. 9. I know every role and how to play in each position," Mehidy told reporters on Monday.

"I've felt that my most impactful innings came when I batted at No. 8, batting with the bowlers. I've won many matches that way, against India, against Afghanistan," he said.

"I've realised that if I score 40, 50 or 60 runs and that brings momentum for the team to win, that's very important for me."

Mehidy feels batting at No. 6 offers the ideal balance. "If I bat at No. 6, I can bat with specialist batters as well as with the bowlers. That gives me the maximum chance to win matches," he said, adding that batting higher up the order may allow him to score runs but does not always translate into team success.

"I've scored runs batting at No. 4 in many matches, but we didn't win those games. At the end of the day, as captain, winning matches is the most important thing," he said. "Even if I score 60 or 70 at six, that will have an impact and be very helpful for the team. I'll try to master this role even more."

Mehidy was speaking on the sidelines of a promotional event for the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh's (CWAB) All-Stars match to commemorate Victory Day on December 16. He also stressed the importance of 2026 as Bangladesh look to climb the ICC ODI rankings.

Currently ranked 10th, Bangladesh are scheduled to play as many as 20 ODIs in 2026, after winning only three of the nine bilateral matches they played in 2025. A return to the top eight is crucial for direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.

"If I summarise 2025, we didn't actually play many ODI matches, it was on and off," Mehidy said. "In 2026, we have a lot of matches and back-to-back series.

"Our current ranking is very important because staying in the top eight is crucial ahead of the World Cup. So 2026 is a very, very important year for me," he added.

"With more ODIs, along with Tests and T20Is, players will be able to set their mindset accordingly, especially in terms of how to play in one-day cricket," he concluded.