Mahmudullah’s top 3 batting performances in Tests

Mahmudullah is predominantly known for his illustrious career in white-ball cricket but the Bangladesh veteran has been a crucial cog in the wheel for his team in Test cricket as well. In this article, we will take a look at some impactful batting performances from Mahmudullah in the whites.

150* vs Zimbabwe, 2021

Mahmudullah delivered his best batting performance in Test cricket recently in 2021 when he played an unbeaten knock against Zimbabwe in Harare. Bangladesh opted to bat after winning the toss but initial setbacks weakened their position in the first innings. However, Mahmudullah hit back with his resolute stint on the crease. He was instrumental in building partnerships with other batters that helped Bangladesh cruise past the crisis. Mahmudullah’s unbeaten knock took Bangladesh to 468 runs at the end of the first innings.

146 vs New Zealand, 2019

Here is a top-notch batting effort from Mahmudullah in New Zealand that gets an entry in this list. Bangladesh played against the Kiwis in an away Test series in 2019. In the first match of the series at Hamilton, Mahmudullah showed his class in adversity. After conceding a massive lead at the end of the first innings Bangladesh had their back to the wall. However, in the second innings, Mahmudullah tried his best to keep his time alive in the encounter. His partnership with Soumya Sarkar gave some hope to Bangladesh fans but that stand was not enough to ensure a victory for the visitors. 

136 vs West Indies, 2018

This batting performance came in home conditions for Mahmudullah, unlike the previous two knocks. When West Indies arrived on Bangladesh shores in 2018 to play a Test series, the experienced middle-order batter got an opportunity to showcase his skills. He smashed a century in the first innings putting his team in a comfortable position. The first innings performance ensured that Bangladesh had enough in their account to test the opposition’s resolve. The home team won the match in the end by an innings and 184 runs.