One of the strongest rivalries with a lot of heated moments shared between the two teams are Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. And today the test series between these teams began in Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. The first day began with the toss won by skipper Najmul Shanto who chose to bat first and the game is still going on with a cemented partnership built by the fourth wicket partners Najmul Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim. After four years Tigers have landed on the soil of Sri Lanka but there is an interesting record which hasn’t been broken by the batsmen of Bangladesh till date.
Who is the only Bangladeshi Batsman to score 200?
There are many records etched by this electrifying Bangladesh National Men’s team and one of them is the double century in the soil of Sri Lanka. Former skipper of Bangladesh who is known for his smart batting, and delivering a consistent innings despite the pitches, is the only batsmen to score double centuries against Sri Lanka in the Test format which is scheduled in the Sri Lankan venue. Though there are many successors registered their centuries on the soil of Sri Lanka, his record remains unbeaten since 2013. Also, he holds the pride of becoming the first Bangladesh batsman to score both century and double century against SL.
ফিক্সচার | বছর | ভেন্যু | Score |
BAN vs SL | 2013 | Galle International Stadium | 200 |
Rahim is still on the crease in today’s test against Sri Lanka with the undefeated 73. And the fans are rooting for his yet another double century to revive his best moments once again.
Best Innings of Mushfiqur Rahim against Sri Lanka
Score | ভেন্যু | বছর |
200 | Galle | 2013 |
152 | Galle | 2013 |
92 | Colombo | 2017 |
43 | Colombo | 2021 |
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