Half-centurion Litton Das closes in on 3,000 Test runs: Stats
What's the story
Bangladesh's Litton Das slammed a counter-attacking half-century against Ireland in the ongoing 1st Test in Sylhet. Das bolstered the hosts on Day 3 of the game, getting Bangladesh past 500. The wicketkeeper-batter shared a 98-run stand with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto for the fifth wicket. Das is closing in on 3,000 runs in the format. Here are the key stats.
Knock
Das plays quickfire knock
Das came in when Bangladesh were cruising on 425/4. They saw a 168-run opening partnership and a 173-run stand for the second wicket. Das batted with Shanto, adding 98 runs. He raced to his counter-attacking half-century in the 120th over. However, Matthew Humphreys dismissed him in the 124th over. Das scored a 66-ball 60 (8 fours and 1 six). Bangladesh managed 587/8d.
Stats
Das surpasses 1,500 runs in home Tests
As mentioned, Das is closing in on 3,000 runs in Test cricket. In 51 matches, the Bangladesh batter has raced to 2,989 runs at an average of 34.35. The tally includes four centuries and 19 half-centuries. Das also raced past 1,500 runs in home Tests. He owns 1,546 runs at 38.65. This was his 12th fifty on home soil (100s: 2).