Top 5 overseas knocks by Bangladesh batsmen in Tests

1. Shakib Al Hasan – 217 v New Zealand, Wellington 2016

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan tumbled many records as he smashed a key 217 against New Zealand recently. He became only the third Bangladeshi batsman to score a double-century in Tests. He now holds the record of the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batsman in Test cricket history. He surpassed the previous best of Tamim Iqbal (206 v Pakistan at Khulna in 2015). Shakib took just 276 balls his 217 runs.

The knock came at a strike rate close to 80. He struck 31 timely boundaries in his effort. The herculean knock saw him stage a marathon partnership with Mushfiqur Rahim in the middle. The eventual result saw Bangladesh post 595 on the board to atleast ensure that they will not stare at a defeat in the match unless they bat miserably in the second innings.