Mehidy Hasan Miraz Reaches 200 Test Wickets Milestone

Sylhet: Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz had a memorable outing during the first Test against Zimbabwe at Sylhet, as he became the third Bangladesh bowler to get 200 Test scalps and the player with the most ten-wicket hauls for his country.

Miraz reached these milestones during the first Test at Sylhet, picking up figures of 5/52 in 20.2 overs during the first innings. Later, defending 174 runs for his side, Miraz made sure his side did not go down without a fight despite a 95-run opening stand from the visitors as he picked up 5/50 in 22.1 overs.

He registered the figures of 10/102 in the match, but could not prevent his side from going down by three wickets.

Other than Miraz, the other bowlers with 200 Test wickets are Shakib al Hasan (246 wickets in 71 Tests), Taijul Islam (219 wickets in 52 Tests). Miraz now has 200 wickets in 52 Tests at an average of 32.42, with best figures of 7/58 in an innings, 12 five wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls, as per ESPNCricinfo. (ANI)

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