Bangladesh's Taijul Islam records his third Test fifer against Pakistan
What's the story
A stunning six-wicket haul from spinner Taijul Islam took Bangladesh to a 78-run victory over Pakistan in the second and final Test at Sylhet International Stadium. Taijul took 6/120 as the visitors perished for 358 while chasing 437 on Day 5. He concluded the match with nine wickets, taking three in the first innings. Taijul recorded his third Test fifer against Pakistan.
Spell
Taijul takes six wickets
In Pakistan's chase, Taijul broke the crucial 92-run stand between Babar Azam and Shan Masood by removing the two. Taijul also dismissed Salman Agha, who added a century partnership with Mohammad Rizwan. The spinner returned to dismiss Hasan Ali, Sajid Khan, and Khurram Shahzad to seal Bangladesh's win. He took 6/120 in 34.2 overs, including four maidens.
Milestone
Taijul attains these feats
According to ESPNcricinfo, this was Taijul's third five-wicket haul against Pakistan in Test cricket. No other Bangladesh bowler has more than two. Taijul's 9/187 are now the best match figures for Bangladesh against Pakistan in Tests. He also has the best innings figures (7/116) in this regard. Across seven Tests versus Pakistan, the spinner has raced to 35 wickets at an average of 30.57.
Career
A look at his career numbers
Taijul, who made his Test debut in 2014, has emerged as one of the most potent spinners. The left-arm spinner has now raced to 263 wickets from 59 Tests at an average of 30.49. His tally also includes two match hauls of 10 wickets. Notably, 207 of his Test wickets have come in 41 home Tests at 27.19.