Shakib Al Hasan’s top 3 performances in Test Cricket

In this article, we will discuss Shakib Al Hasan’s top 3 performances in Test Cricket History. In the last decade and a half, Shakib Al Hasan has been the flagbearer for Bangladesh cricket. In different capacities, he has tried to make his team more competitive. To his delight, he has succeeded in his effort to a large extent. All this while he has been one of the best all-rounders in world cricket. Both as an outstanding middle-order batter and an effective left-arm orthodox he has remained the best player for his country. Shakib’s ability to adapt to the challenges of different formats of the game has made him a great player. Let us take a look at his top 3 performances in Test cricket.

217 vs New Zealand, 2017

Scoring a Test double-hundred in New Zealand is a massive achievement for any batter. Shakib achieved this milestone in 2017 when he smashed 217 runs against the Kiwis in Wellington. Wellington is one of the toughest venues to bat in because of the windy conditions. But Shakib conquered those challenging conditions with perfection. He scored this double hundred in the first innings of the Test and carried Bangladesh to a huge total of 595/8 before declaring the innings.

7/36 vs New Zealand, 2008

Here is another top-notch performance from the all-rounder but this time with the ball. Shakib delivered this extraordinary bowling performance in the very early phase of his career. In the first innings of the Chattogram Test, he picked up 7 wickets which included the key dismissals of Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum, and Jacob Oram among others. Courtesy of this bowling spell Bangladesh bowled the visitors out for 171 runs and took a lead at the end of the first innings.

144 vs Pakistan, 2011

Shakib achieved his second-best batting figures in Test cricket against Pakistan. Pakistan toured Bangladesh for a 2-match Test series in 2011. After losing the first Test, the second Test became a must-win for Bangladesh. The left-hander rose to the occasion and scored 144 runs in the first innings of the match to give Bangladesh a great start. His century made Bangladesh cruise through to a competitive total of 338 runs in the first innings.