Hasan Mahmud Test Milestone: Hasan Mahmud, a young fast bowler for the Bangladesh cricket team, has achieved a rare and historic milestone in Test cricket. During the first innings of the second Test match against the West Indies, he delivered an exceptional performance, taking 6 wickets. This marks the fifth ‘five-wicket haul’ of his Test career. Notably, he has secured each of these first five five-wicket hauls in different countries.
He has become only the second bowler in the 149-year history of Test cricket to accomplish such a feat. Prior to this, the record was held solely by the legendary Australian spinner, Nathan Lyon.
Hasan Mahmud’s Five-Wicket Hauls: List of Matches & Venues
Hasan Mahmud has showcased his brilliant bowling prowess across various venues worldwide. His first five five-wicket hauls are as follows:
- First five-wicket haul: Against Pakistan in Rawalpindi (2024).
- Second five-wicket haul: Against India in Chennai (2024).
- Third five-wicket haul: Against Australia in Darwin (2026).
- Fourth five-wicket haul: Against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi (2026).
- Fifth five-wicket haul: Against the West Indies in Sylhet (2026).
Historic Test Cricket Record: Equaling Nathan Lyon’s Milestone
The first official Test match was played in 1877. Nearly a century and a half has passed since then, yet this is only the second instance in history where a bowler has claimed his first five five-wicket hauls in entirely different countries.
With this magnificent performance, Hasan Mahmud has etched his name in the annals of cricket history in golden letters.
Bangladesh vs West Indies: Hasan Mahmud Bowling Figures
In the first innings of the Sylhet Test match, Hasan Mahmud’s bowling left the Caribbean batters with no chance to settle in. The key statistics from his historic spell are provided below:
- Overs bowled: 24
- Maiden overs: 1
- Runs conceded: 90
- Wickets taken: 6
- Economy rate: 3.80
This achievement by Hasan Mahmud serves as a milestone not only for Bangladeshi cricket but for the sport globally and will undoubtedly inspire young bowlers in the years to come.
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