In 1977, Bangladesh entered cricket as an associate member, igniting its cricketing journey. The pivotal moment arrived in 2000 when they attained Test status, a prized recognition from the ICC.
This positioned them among cricket’s elite, marking the 10th team to join Test cricket. Over time, the nation produced remarkable batsmen, many achieving Test centuries.
Here’s a rundown of the top 10 batsmen with the most centuries for Bangladesh in Test cricket.
| Player | Innings | 100s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mominul Haque | 136 | 13 | 181 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 181 | 12 | 219* |
| Tamim Iqbal | 134 | 10 | 206 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 70 | 7 | 163 |
| Mohammad Ashraful | 119 | 6 | 190 |
| Mahmudullah | 94 | 5 | 150* |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 130 | 5 | 217 |
| Litton Das | 88 | 4 | 141 |
| Habibul Bashar | 99 | 3 | 113 |
| Imrul Kayes | 76 | 3 | 150 |
4: Mushfiqur Rahim emerges as the most prolific Bangladesh captain in Test history, boasting an impressive tally of four centuries as a captain.
5: Shakib Al Hasan shines as the sole all-rounder in the lineup with five centuries. His multifaceted abilities as a batsman, bowler, and fielder have made him a linchpin in the Bangladesh team setup.
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10: Joining the list with 10 or more centuries, Mominul Haque, Tamim Iqbal, and Mushfiqur Rahim stand out as consistent performers. Their enduring presence in the Bangladesh Test team over the years has been instrumental in shaping the team’s fortunes.
6: Rahim is also on the list of wicketkeeper-batters with the most hundreds in the longer format. He scored six Test centuries as Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper.
219: Rahim has brought up the highest Test score for Bangladesh. He smashed an unbeaten 219 against Zimbabwe in 2018. In all, the keeper-batter scored three double hundreds, the most for Bangladesh.
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