Bangladesh is playing their 100th Test match, with the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka. The Tigers are already 1-0 down in the series and but have made a remarkable start to their landmark Test match. But it isn’t going to be easy for the youngest Asian Test team given their tendency to give away the impetus after managing to grab it from the opposition.

Needless to say that Bangladesh will need their heroes to stand up and take responsibility against the Island nation who look a little bit weak but are invincible in their home conditions. They will be under pressure to perform but at times such circumstances bring the best out of the players and that is what their coach Hathurusingha will be hoping.

So far during their journey in the 99 Tests, Bangladeshi batsmen played quite a few memorable knocks. Here is the list of top five best performances from Bangladesh batsmen in the longest format of the game:

5. Habibul Bashar &#8211; 113 vs West Indies in 2004

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Habibul-Bashar-e1439804848194.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-19895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Habibul-Bashar-e1439804848194.jpg" alt="Habibul Bashar facts" width="414" height="286" sizes="(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19895" class="wp-caption-text">Former Bangladeshi captain Habibul Bashar. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Bangladesh led by Habibul Bashar toured West Indies in 2004 for a 2-match Test series. Given that they had played very few matches since 2000 when they got Test status, this tour to the Caribbean was considered one of the greatest opportunities for them to shine overseas.

Having decided to bat first on a good batting wicket at Gros Islet; Bangladesh made the worst possible start as they lost their opener Hannan Sarkar off the very first ball of the match. Bangladesh’s No.3, their skipper, Habibul Bashar had different ideas.

He came out with intent and weathered the new ball first. Then he started to punish some wayward bowling from the hosts’ bowlers. Bashar stitched important partnerships, first with Javed Omar and then with Rajan Saleh. Soon he completed his century, which was an important one setting the tone for their innings. He was dismissed for 113 but it had set the platform for the batsmen to come. Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 416 and made West Indies realize that they were not going to be a pushover.

The match ended in a tame draw but Habibul Bashar’s innings was highly appreciated as it was away from home and in alien conditions against a strong bowling.

4. Mohammad Ashraful &#8211; 158* vs India in 2004

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-105006" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" alt="Mohammad Ashraful" width="594" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-105006" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Ashraful raises his bat as he acknowledges the crowd after completing 150 runs. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Bangladesh was 0-1 down in a 2-match Test series against India and their backs were against the wall. India won the toss and piled on the misery for the hosts by scoring a mammoth 540 on the back of centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid.

In reply, Bangladesh was reeling at 54/3 staring at a big first innings deficit. In walked their young middle order batsman Mohammad Ashraful. He started his innings positively by hooking and pulling India’s best bowlers then, Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan. He split the gaps through clinical precision and drove elegantly through cover all through his innings. He even braved against India&#8217;s spin duo of Anil Kumble, and Harbhajan Singh by charging out of the crease time and again. His innings was such an energy boost for his teammates that it instilled the belief in them that they could achieve something special. Ashraful scored a splendid ton and remained unbeaten on 158 off just 194 balls. His innings was studded with 24 fours and 3 sixes.

Bangladesh fell agonizingly short of their follow-on target by just 7 runs despite Ashraful’s heroics. India enforced the follow-on and the hosts crumbled in second innings and lost the Test by an innings. For his magnificent knock, Ashraful was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match.

3. Tamim Iqbal &#8211; 104 vs England in 2016

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Tamim-Iqbal-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-90363" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tamim-Iqbal-1.jpg" alt="Bangladesh Tamim Iqbal" width="594" height="380" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-90363" class="wp-caption-text">Bangladesh&#8217;s Tamim Iqbal. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Bangladesh was experiencing one of the best years in cricket albeit in limited-overs format but that had instilled in them the confidence that they could replicate it into the longest format of the game. England visited Bangladesh for a 2-match Test series and won the first Test comprehensively.

Hosts won an all-important toss on a square turner in Mirpur and elected to bat first. Tamim Iqbal came out with aggressive intent knowing that the pitch would be best to bat on day 1. He batted fluently against both spin and pace attack of England. Despite losing a wicket in the third over of the day, the opener continued his attacking strokeplay which left Cook frantically shuffling through his bowling options. Tamim scored a ton filled with judicious strokes and was eventually dismissed for 104 and hosts collapsed from 171/1 to 220 all out.

In reply, the visitors took a crucial lead of 24 runs but that didn’t matter as Bangladesh spinners wreaked havoc in the second innings with the help of a young Mehedi Hasan. They won the match by 108 runs on the back of 12-for from Mehedi in the match.

2. Mushfiqur Rahim &#8211; 200 vs Sri Lanka in 2013

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/03/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-121351 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.jpg" alt="Bangladeshi captain Mushfiqur Rahim" width="600" height="426" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-121351" class="wp-caption-text">Bangladeshi captain Mushfiqur Rahim raises his bat and helmet in celebration after scoring a double century (200 runs). (Photo credit LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Mushfiqur Rahim led Bangladesh side visited Sri Lanka for a 2-match Test series and most importantly, a question mark over their Test status. Angelo Matthews won the toss and elected to bat first on a flat Galle pitch. Hosts posted a huge total of 570 with only four wickets down and declared in quest of bowling the visitors out early.

Bangladesh in reply was limping at 177/4 and in came their most reliable batsman Mushfiqur Rahim. First, he settled in and consolidated with Ashraful. Then he started to pierce gaps with precision. He not only found boundaries consistently but also rotated the strike and made sure the scoreboard was moving along nicely. Soon he completed his century and looked hungry for more. He continued his batting like a routine even after the fall of Ashraful’s wicket.

His innings was such calm and composed that he didn’t even give a chance to the hosts. Mushfiqur, with his immense concentration and will power, achieved a first ever double hundred by a Bangladeshi batsman. It seemed to be the proudest moment of the Bangladesh Test history. He eventually got out soon after the double hundred giving his team a psychological lead of 68 runs.

1. Shakib Al Hasan – 217 vs New Zealand in 2017

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-104128" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg" alt="Bangladesh" width="600" height="454" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-104128" class="wp-caption-text">WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 13: Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh celebrates his double century with teammate Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Bangladesh started the year 2017 in longest format with the aim to improve their cricket while playing away from home. The tour to New Zealand for a couple of Test matches was their first assignment of the year. Everyone including their fans expected it to be the toughest tour for the visitors and turned out to be the same but not before a memorable knock from their best all-rounder ever Shakib Al Hasan.

After being asked to bat first on a track helpful for the seamers in overcast conditions, it seemed inevitable that New Zealand’s bowling would run through Bangladesh’s batting line-up. Bangladesh had lost 4 wickets with 160 runs on the board. Shakib, along with Mushifqur, then took the control of the innings and started the counter attack. He had fewer moments of discomfort and pulled and cut the balls with no half measures.

Shakib’s stroke-filled innings included 31 sublime fours. In the process, he scored a scintillating double century, his maiden, and only the second by a Bangladeshi batsman in Tests. He also added a record 359 runs stand with his captain who scored 159 and supported him beautifully. Eventually, Shakib was dismissed for 217, highest ever score by a Bangladesh batsman, and the visitors declared for their second highest score ever, 595.

In reply, New Zealand also scored 539 which included century from their opener Tom Latham. Bangladesh capitulated in the second innings to be bundled out for a paltry 160 undoing all the hard work done in the first innings. Hosts easily chased down the total of 217 on the final day. But Shakib’s innings left a mark and made many believe that Bangladesh is a force to reckon with now in Tests as well.

Bangladesh is playing their 100th Test match, with the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka. The Tigers are already 1-0 down in the series and but have made a remarkable start to their landmark Test match. But it isn’t going to be easy for the youngest Asian Test team given their tendency to give away the impetus after managing to grab it from the opposition.
Needless to say that Bangladesh will need their heroes to stand up and take responsibility against the Island nation who look a little bit weak but are invincible in their home conditions. They will be under pressure to perform but at times such circumstances bring the best out of the players and that is what their coach Hathurusingha will be hoping.
So far during their journey in the 99 Tests, Bangladeshi batsmen played quite a few memorable knocks. Here is the list of top five best performances from Bangladesh batsmen in the longest format of the game:
<h4>5. Habibul Bashar – 113 vs West Indies in 2004</h4>
<figure id="attachment_19895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19895" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Habibul-Bashar-e1439804848194.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-19895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Habibul-Bashar-e1439804848194.jpg" alt="Habibul Bashar facts" width="414" height="286" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19895" class="wp-caption-text">Former Bangladeshi captain Habibul Bashar. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh led by Habibul Bashar toured West Indies in 2004 for a 2-match Test series. Given that they had played very few matches since 2000 when they got Test status, this tour to the Caribbean was considered one of the greatest opportunities for them to shine overseas.
Having decided to bat first on a good batting wicket at Gros Islet; Bangladesh made the worst possible start as they lost their opener Hannan Sarkar off the very first ball of the match. Bangladesh’s No.3, their skipper, Habibul Bashar had different ideas.
He came out with intent and weathered the new ball first. Then he started to punish some wayward bowling from the hosts’ bowlers. Bashar stitched important partnerships, first with Javed Omar and then with Rajan Saleh. Soon he completed his century, which was an important one setting the tone for their innings. He was dismissed for 113 but it had set the platform for the batsmen to come. Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 416 and made West Indies realize that they were not going to be a pushover.
The match ended in a tame draw but Habibul Bashar’s innings was highly appreciated as it was away from home and in alien conditions against a strong bowling.
<h4>4. Mohammad Ashraful – 158* vs India in 2004</h4>
<figure id="attachment_105006" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-105006" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-105006" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" alt="Mohammad Ashraful" width="594" height="430" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-105006" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Ashraful raises his bat as he acknowledges the crowd after completing 150 runs. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh was 0-1 down in a 2-match Test series against India and their backs were against the wall. India won the toss and piled on the misery for the hosts by scoring a mammoth 540 on the back of centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid.
In reply, Bangladesh was reeling at 54/3 staring at a big first innings deficit. In walked their young middle order batsman Mohammad Ashraful. He started his innings positively by hooking and pulling India’s best bowlers then, Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan. He split the gaps through clinical precision and drove elegantly through cover all through his innings. He even braved against India’s spin duo of Anil Kumble, and Harbhajan Singh by charging out of the crease time and again. His innings was such an energy boost for his teammates that it instilled the belief in them that they could achieve something special. Ashraful scored a splendid ton and remained unbeaten on 158 off just 194 balls. His innings was studded with 24 fours and 3 sixes.
Bangladesh fell agonizingly short of their follow-on target by just 7 runs despite Ashraful’s heroics. India enforced the follow-on and the hosts crumbled in second innings and lost the Test by an innings. For his magnificent knock, Ashraful was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match.
<h4>3. Tamim Iqbal – 104 vs England in 2016</h4>
<figure id="attachment_90363" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-90363" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Tamim-Iqbal-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-90363" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tamim-Iqbal-1.jpg" alt="Bangladesh Tamim Iqbal" width="594" height="380" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-90363" class="wp-caption-text">Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh was experiencing one of the best years in cricket albeit in limited-overs format but that had instilled in them the confidence that they could replicate it into the longest format of the game. England visited Bangladesh for a 2-match Test series and won the first Test comprehensively.
Hosts won an all-important toss on a square turner in Mirpur and elected to bat first. Tamim Iqbal came out with aggressive intent knowing that the pitch would be best to bat on day 1. He batted fluently against both spin and pace attack of England. Despite losing a wicket in the third over of the day, the opener continued his attacking strokeplay which left Cook frantically shuffling through his bowling options. Tamim scored a ton filled with judicious strokes and was eventually dismissed for 104 and hosts collapsed from 171/1 to 220 all out.
In reply, the visitors took a crucial lead of 24 runs but that didn’t matter as Bangladesh spinners wreaked havoc in the second innings with the help of a young Mehedi Hasan. They won the match by 108 runs on the back of 12-for from Mehedi in the match.
<h4>2. Mushfiqur Rahim – 200 vs Sri Lanka in 2013</h4>
<figure id="attachment_121351" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-121351" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/03/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-121351 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.jpg" alt="Bangladeshi captain Mushfiqur Rahim" width="600" height="426" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-121351" class="wp-caption-text">Bangladeshi captain Mushfiqur Rahim raises his bat and helmet in celebration after scoring a double century (200 runs). (Photo credit LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mushfiqur Rahim led Bangladesh side visited Sri Lanka for a 2-match Test series and most importantly, a question mark over their Test status. Angelo Matthews won the toss and elected to bat first on a flat Galle pitch. Hosts posted a huge total of 570 with only four wickets down and declared in quest of bowling the visitors out early.
Bangladesh in reply was limping at 177/4 and in came their most reliable batsman Mushfiqur Rahim. First, he settled in and consolidated with Ashraful. Then he started to pierce gaps with precision. He not only found boundaries consistently but also rotated the strike and made sure the scoreboard was moving along nicely. Soon he completed his century and looked hungry for more. He continued his batting like a routine even after the fall of Ashraful’s wicket.
His innings was such calm and composed that he didn’t even give a chance to the hosts. Mushfiqur, with his immense concentration and will power, achieved a first ever double hundred by a Bangladeshi batsman. It seemed to be the proudest moment of the Bangladesh Test history. He eventually got out soon after the double hundred giving his team a psychological lead of 68 runs.
<h4>1. Shakib Al Hasan – 217 vs New Zealand in 2017</h4>
<figure id="attachment_104128" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-104128" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-104128" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg" alt="Bangladesh" width="600" height="454" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-104128" class="wp-caption-text">WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 13: Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh celebrates his double century with teammate Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh started the year 2017 in longest format with the aim to improve their cricket while playing away from home. The tour to New Zealand for a couple of Test matches was their first assignment of the year. Everyone including their fans expected it to be the toughest tour for the visitors and turned out to be the same but not before a memorable knock from their best all-rounder ever Shakib Al Hasan.
After being asked to bat first on a track helpful for the seamers in overcast conditions, it seemed inevitable that New Zealand’s bowling would run through Bangladesh’s batting line-up. Bangladesh had lost 4 wickets with 160 runs on the board. Shakib, along with Mushifqur, then took the control of the innings and started the counter attack. He had fewer moments of discomfort and pulled and cut the balls with no half measures.
Shakib’s stroke-filled innings included 31 sublime fours. In the process, he scored a scintillating double century, his maiden, and only the second by a Bangladeshi batsman in Tests. He also added a record 359 runs stand with his captain who scored 159 and supported him beautifully. Eventually, Shakib was dismissed for 217, highest ever score by a Bangladesh batsman, and the visitors declared for their second highest score ever, 595.
In reply, New Zealand also scored 539 which included century from their opener Tom Latham. Bangladesh capitulated in the second innings to be bundled out for a paltry 160 undoing all the hard work done in the first innings. Hosts easily chased down the total of 217 on the final day. But Shakib’s innings left a mark and made many believe that Bangladesh is a force to reckon with now in Tests as well.

Bangladesh is playing their 100th Test match, with the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka. The Tigers are already 1-0 down in the series and but have made a remarkable start to their landmark Test match. But it isn’t going to be easy for the youngest Asian Test team given their tendency to give away the impetus after managing to grab it from the opposition.
Needless to say that Bangladesh will need their heroes to stand up and take responsibility against the Island nation who look a little bit weak but are invincible in their home conditions. They will be under pressure to perform but at times such circumstances bring the best out of the players and that is what their coach Hathurusingha will be hoping.
So far during their journey in the 99 Tests, Bangladeshi batsmen played quite a few memorable knocks. Here is the list of top five best performances from Bangladesh batsmen in the longest format of the game:
<h4>5. Habibul Bashar &#8211; 113 vs West Indies in 2004</h4>
<figure id="attachment_19895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19895" style="width: 414px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Habibul-Bashar-e1439804848194.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-19895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Habibul-Bashar-e1439804848194.jpg" alt="Habibul Bashar facts" width="414" height="286" sizes="(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19895" class="wp-caption-text">Former Bangladeshi captain Habibul Bashar. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh led by Habibul Bashar toured West Indies in 2004 for a 2-match Test series. Given that they had played very few matches since 2000 when they got Test status, this tour to the Caribbean was considered one of the greatest opportunities for them to shine overseas.
Having decided to bat first on a good batting wicket at Gros Islet; Bangladesh made the worst possible start as they lost their opener Hannan Sarkar off the very first ball of the match. Bangladesh’s No.3, their skipper, Habibul Bashar had different ideas.
He came out with intent and weathered the new ball first. Then he started to punish some wayward bowling from the hosts’ bowlers. Bashar stitched important partnerships, first with Javed Omar and then with Rajan Saleh. Soon he completed his century, which was an important one setting the tone for their innings. He was dismissed for 113 but it had set the platform for the batsmen to come. Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 416 and made West Indies realize that they were not going to be a pushover.
The match ended in a tame draw but Habibul Bashar’s innings was highly appreciated as it was away from home and in alien conditions against a strong bowling.
<h4>4. Mohammad Ashraful &#8211; 158* vs India in 2004</h4>
<figure id="attachment_105006" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-105006" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-105006" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" alt="Mohammad Ashraful" width="594" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-105006" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Ashraful raises his bat as he acknowledges the crowd after completing 150 runs. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh was 0-1 down in a 2-match Test series against India and their backs were against the wall. India won the toss and piled on the misery for the hosts by scoring a mammoth 540 on the back of centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid.
In reply, Bangladesh was reeling at 54/3 staring at a big first innings deficit. In walked their young middle order batsman Mohammad Ashraful. He started his innings positively by hooking and pulling India’s best bowlers then, Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan. He split the gaps through clinical precision and drove elegantly through cover all through his innings. He even braved against India&#8217;s spin duo of Anil Kumble, and Harbhajan Singh by charging out of the crease time and again. His innings was such an energy boost for his teammates that it instilled the belief in them that they could achieve something special. Ashraful scored a splendid ton and remained unbeaten on 158 off just 194 balls. His innings was studded with 24 fours and 3 sixes.
Bangladesh fell agonizingly short of their follow-on target by just 7 runs despite Ashraful’s heroics. India enforced the follow-on and the hosts crumbled in second innings and lost the Test by an innings. For his magnificent knock, Ashraful was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match.
<h4>3. Tamim Iqbal &#8211; 104 vs England in 2016</h4>
<figure id="attachment_90363" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-90363" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/10/Tamim-Iqbal-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-90363" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tamim-Iqbal-1.jpg" alt="Bangladesh Tamim Iqbal" width="594" height="380" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-90363" class="wp-caption-text">Bangladesh&#8217;s Tamim Iqbal. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh was experiencing one of the best years in cricket albeit in limited-overs format but that had instilled in them the confidence that they could replicate it into the longest format of the game. England visited Bangladesh for a 2-match Test series and won the first Test comprehensively.
Hosts won an all-important toss on a square turner in Mirpur and elected to bat first. Tamim Iqbal came out with aggressive intent knowing that the pitch would be best to bat on day 1. He batted fluently against both spin and pace attack of England. Despite losing a wicket in the third over of the day, the opener continued his attacking strokeplay which left Cook frantically shuffling through his bowling options. Tamim scored a ton filled with judicious strokes and was eventually dismissed for 104 and hosts collapsed from 171/1 to 220 all out.
In reply, the visitors took a crucial lead of 24 runs but that didn’t matter as Bangladesh spinners wreaked havoc in the second innings with the help of a young Mehedi Hasan. They won the match by 108 runs on the back of 12-for from Mehedi in the match.
<h4>2. Mushfiqur Rahim &#8211; 200 vs Sri Lanka in 2013</h4>
<figure id="attachment_121351" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-121351" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/03/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-121351 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim-1.jpg" alt="Bangladeshi captain Mushfiqur Rahim" width="600" height="426" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-121351" class="wp-caption-text">Bangladeshi captain Mushfiqur Rahim raises his bat and helmet in celebration after scoring a double century (200 runs). (Photo credit LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mushfiqur Rahim led Bangladesh side visited Sri Lanka for a 2-match Test series and most importantly, a question mark over their Test status. Angelo Matthews won the toss and elected to bat first on a flat Galle pitch. Hosts posted a huge total of 570 with only four wickets down and declared in quest of bowling the visitors out early.
Bangladesh in reply was limping at 177/4 and in came their most reliable batsman Mushfiqur Rahim. First, he settled in and consolidated with Ashraful. Then he started to pierce gaps with precision. He not only found boundaries consistently but also rotated the strike and made sure the scoreboard was moving along nicely. Soon he completed his century and looked hungry for more. He continued his batting like a routine even after the fall of Ashraful’s wicket.
His innings was such calm and composed that he didn’t even give a chance to the hosts. Mushfiqur, with his immense concentration and will power, achieved a first ever double hundred by a Bangladeshi batsman. It seemed to be the proudest moment of the Bangladesh Test history. He eventually got out soon after the double hundred giving his team a psychological lead of 68 runs.
<h4>1. Shakib Al Hasan – 217 vs New Zealand in 2017</h4>
<figure id="attachment_104128" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-104128" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/01/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-104128" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg" alt="Bangladesh" width="600" height="454" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-104128" class="wp-caption-text">WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND &#8211; JANUARY 13: Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh celebrates his double century with teammate Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh started the year 2017 in longest format with the aim to improve their cricket while playing away from home. The tour to New Zealand for a couple of Test matches was their first assignment of the year. Everyone including their fans expected it to be the toughest tour for the visitors and turned out to be the same but not before a memorable knock from their best all-rounder ever Shakib Al Hasan.
After being asked to bat first on a track helpful for the seamers in overcast conditions, it seemed inevitable that New Zealand’s bowling would run through Bangladesh’s batting line-up. Bangladesh had lost 4 wickets with 160 runs on the board. Shakib, along with Mushifqur, then took the control of the innings and started the counter attack. He had fewer moments of discomfort and pulled and cut the balls with no half measures.
Shakib’s stroke-filled innings included 31 sublime fours. In the process, he scored a scintillating double century, his maiden, and only the second by a Bangladeshi batsman in Tests. He also added a record 359 runs stand with his captain who scored 159 and supported him beautifully. Eventually, Shakib was dismissed for 217, highest ever score by a Bangladesh batsman, and the visitors declared for their second highest score ever, 595.
In reply, New Zealand also scored 539 which included century from their opener Tom Latham. Bangladesh capitulated in the second innings to be bundled out for a paltry 160 undoing all the hard work done in the first innings. Hosts easily chased down the total of 217 on the final day. But Shakib’s innings left a mark and made many believe that Bangladesh is a force to reckon with now in Tests as well.

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