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Mushfiqur, Shanto Script History With Record-Breaking Partnership In BAN Vs SL Galle Test

Debashis Sarangi

Rahim, Shanto achieved a huge milestone [Source: AP]Rahim, Shanto achieved a huge milestone [Source: AP]

Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto etched their names in history books following a marathon stand for the fourth wicket in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. The duo piled up 264 runs together, consolidating Bangladesh's innings after a forgettable start to the game. 

Rahim, Najmul Register Historic Stand vs Sri Lanka

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh had a disastrous start to their innings, losing Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque and Mominul Haque in quick succession. However, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto built a solid partnership, leading the Tigers' fightback in the inaugural encounter of the latest World Test Championship cycle. 

The duo added 264 runs, forming the foundation for a massive first innings total. Thus, they registered the highest fourth wicket partnership for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Test cricket, surpassing the 180-run stand recorded by Litton Das and Mominul Haque. 

Highest 4th Wicket Partnerships For Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka In Test Cricket

  • Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto - 264
  • Litton Das, Mominul Haque - 180
  • Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim - 165
  • Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan - 120*
  • Mohammad Ashraful, Shahriar Nafees - 75

Thus, Mushfiqur and Shanto currently sit at the top of the pile in terms of the highest fourth wicket partnership for the Tigers in a Test innings against Sri Lanka. Shanto missed out on a well-deserved 150, getting dismissed for 148 runs by Asitha Fernando. 

The skipper's dismissal brought wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das into the middle. Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim, who slammed his 12th Test ton on day 1, is currently holding on to an end in the high-voltage affair. 

As of writing, Bangladesh were comfortably placed at 329 for four, with Mushfiqur and Litton batting on 122* and 8*, respectively.