First In Bangladesh's Test History! Nazmul Hossain Shanto Sets New Benchmark

Shanto’s individual brilliance has earned him a place in the record books with a feat never before accomplished in Bangladesh cricket.

Bangladesh Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has achieved a historic milestone during the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.

While the match appears to be heading towards a draw, Shanto’s individual brilliance has earned him a place in the record books with a feat never before accomplished in Bangladesh cricket.

Shanto's historic milestone

Shanto has become the first captain in Bangladesh’s Test history to score a century in both innings of a single match. His remarkable consistency with the bat underlined his growing stature as a dependable leader in the longest format.

Commanding Performances in Both Innings

The left-handed batter was in top form throughout the match. In the first innings, he scored a brilliant 148 off 279 balls, including 15 boundaries and a six. In the second innings, he remained unbeaten on 125 from 199 deliveries, laced with 9 fours and 3 sixes — a masterclass in patience and control.

Shanto’s twin centuries not only highlight his individual form but also reinforce his value to the team in pressure situations.

Galle Test Drifting Toward a Draw

Despite Shanto’s heroics, the Galle Test looks likely to end in a draw. Bangladesh piled up 495 runs in their first innings, to which Sri Lanka responded with 485, keeping the game finely balanced.

In their second innings, Bangladesh declared at 285/6, setting a target of 296 runs for Sri Lanka. By stumps, the home side had reached 34/2, with limited time remaining to force a result. Bangladesh, however, will still hope for a dramatic final-day performance to push for victory.

Regardless of the final outcome, Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s achievement stands as a historic moment in Bangladesh cricket — a performance that will be remembered for years to come.

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.