Bangladesh's Mahmudul Hasan Joy surpasses 1,000 runs in Tests: Stats
Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored a superb 91-ball 60 on Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and Ireland in Dhaka. Joy and fellow opener Shadman Islam (69*) added 119 runs for the 1st wicket. Bangladesh are 156/1 in the match's 3rd innings at stumps on Day 3. This was another pivotal knock from Joy's blade. He had scored 34 in the 1st innings.
A strong approach from Joy and Shadman
The Bangladesh opening pair showed character and added 53 runs off the first 10 overs. Things did slow down thereafter, but credit to the two for pushing their side's lead. Joy was finally dismissed in the 32nd over. He was trapped lbw by Gavin Hoey.
5th Test fifty and 1,000 runs for Joy
Joy's 60 was laced with six fours. He faced 91 balls. With scores worth 35 and 60, Joy has raced past 1,000 runs in Test cricket. In 20 matches, he has amassed 1,040 runs at 28.10. This was his 5th Test fifty (100s: 2). As per ESPNcricinfo, 742 of his runs have come at home from 13 Tests at 30.91 (50s: 4, 100s: 1).