Taijul Islam becomes first Bangladesh bowler with 250 Test wickets
What's the story
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has become the first bowler from Bangladesh to complete 250 wickets in Test cricket. He achieved this milestone during the ongoing second and final Test against Ireland at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium. Earlier in the game, Taijul surpassed legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's tally of 246 scalps to become the country's highest wicket-taker in the format. Here are his stats.
Historic feat
Two fine spells from Taijul
Bangladesh posted 476/10 while batting first on the back of hundreds from Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das. Taijul's four-fer with the ball meant Ireland were bowled out for 265 runs in response. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 297/4, setting Ireland a daunting target of 509 runs to win. Taijul dented the visitors again and completed 250 wickets with his eighth scalp of the game.
Tally
250 wickets for Taijul
Taijul, has now raced to 250 wickets from 57 Tests at an average of 31.14, as per ESPNcricinfo. His tally includes 14 four-fers, 17 fifers, and two 10-wicket match hauls. While Shakib boasts 246 Test scalps, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (209) is the only other Bangladesh bowler with at least 150 Test scalps.
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Over 190 wickets at home
Over 190 of Taijul's 250 Test scalps have come in Bangladesh - the most for any bowler. His average in these games comes down to 27-plus. Against Ireland, the left-arm spinner now has 22 wickets from six innings at a fine average of 20-plus.