12 centuries against 42 fifties in his career. Again, he has gone up to 150 seven times in between those 12 centuries. Mushfiqur Rahim is no stranger to 150 runs or daddy centuries in the Test format. However, his affinity with double centuries can be said to be a little less. He was last out in Pakistan for 191 runs.
This experienced Bangladesh batsman is eyeing another double century in the series against Sri Lanka in Galle. He scored a century in the late afternoon the previous day. Today he took it beyond 150. Mushfiqur’s score was 159 before the rain hit.
Liton Kumar Das is accompanying Mushfiqur on the way to big runs. He was playing in a bit of an ODI mood since coming to the crease. It’s not that he didn’t get into trouble for being a bit aggressive. However, he did get the 18th fifty of his career. 61 runs came from his bat before the end of the game. And this pair of the two contributed 114 runs to Bangladesh’s scoreboard.
Bangladesh’s total is also quite strong. Phil Simmons’ men scored 423 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.
Earlier, Nazmul Hossain Shanto returned early in the day. Shanto had returned to the dressing room on 136 runs the previous day. Today, he returned on 148 runs. Asitha Fernando had been getting good swing since morning. Shanto caught Angelo Mathews at mid-on in the trap of that swing. The Bangladesh captain had to stop just 2 runs away from a daddy century.
However, Bangladesh did not have a good start in the first Test of the series in Galle. The visitors had to lose 3 wickets in the first session of the first day of the match yesterday. Asitha Fernando and Tharindu Ratnayake increased Bangladesh’s worries for the hosts Sri Lanka. At one stage, Bangladesh lost 3 wickets for 45 runs.
From there, two great pairs showed the way for the Tigers. First, Mushfiqur-Shant added 264 runs. Then, another 114 runs came from the pair of Liton and Mushfiqur. All in all, Bangladesh is going through a kind of dominating time.
FAQ
Who is Mushfiqur Rahim and what did he achieve in the Galle match?
Mushfiqur Rahim is a senior Bangladeshi batsman who scored more than 150 runs, playing a crucial role in building a strong total for Bangladesh.
How did Liton Das contribute to Bangladesh’s innings?
Liton Das scored a solid 50 runs, supporting Mushfiqur and helping Bangladesh build a stable partnership in Galle.
Why is this performance important for Bangladesh?
The big scores from Mushfiqur and Liton gave Bangladesh a strong position in the match, boosting their chances to compete effectively in challenging conditions.
What format is this match being played in?
The match in Galle is a Test match, which is the longest format of cricket, played over multiple days.
How does the pitch at Galle usually behave?
Galle pitch is known for assisting spin bowlers and can be challenging for batsmen as the match progresses.
What are Bangladesh’s chances of winning after these innings?
With strong batting performances, Bangladesh is in a good position, but the match is still open and depends on the rest of the team’s efforts.
