Shakib’s Test match legacy – one of the game’s greatest all-rounders

November 15, 2024

Shakib's Test Career Legacy

A True Cricket Icon

Shakib Al Hasan, often regarded as the greatest all-rounder to emerge from Bangladesh, leaves behind an incredible legacy in the world of Test cricket. His remarkable career, spanning 17 years, has seen him etch his name in the history books with numerous records and milestones.

Top Statistics

Tests	Inngs	Runs	Bat Avg	SR	100s/50s	HS
71	130	4609	37.77	61.67	5/31	217

Wkts	Bowl Avg	SR	5-fers	BBI	10-fers	BBM
246	31.72	63.7	19	7/36	2	10/124

Match-Winning Contributions

With an impressive strike rate of 61.67, Shakib is known for his potent batting skills. The records supporting his status as a top-order batsman include:

An average of 44.33 with the bat in 15 winning Tests
An average of 20.84 with the ball in 15 winning Tests
Forging a 359-run stand for the fifth wicket against New Zealand in Wellington in 2017, a record partnership for Bangladesh

Multifaceted Player

Shakib's impressive statistic is further enhanced by the following:

Third-highest wicket-taker among left-arm spinners in Tests (246 wickets)
Fourth bowler to pick up five wicket hauls against nine different oppositions
One of the few cricketers to have played against all 11 opposition sides in Test cricket

The Best of Shakib in Stats

Criteria	Value
Consecutive Tests played in winning double	25
Teams won individually with a score of 100+ runs and 5+ wickets	11 (up until 2018)
Scored and picked up 1000+ runs and 50+ wickets at a venue	2 (Mirpur and ZAC Stadium in Chattogram)
Instances of 217 not out	1

A True Cricketer: Off the Field and On

Shakib Al Hasan holds a special place in the hearts of cricket fans with his achievements both on and off the field:

Youngest captain of Bangladesh (aged 22 years & 115 days in 2009)
Became the oldest player to appear in a Test for Bangladesh (aged 37 years & 191 days in 2023)

Share: