Najmul Hossain Shanto began with 148 runs in the first innings. The visiting team posted a massive total of 495 runs in the first innings of the ongoing Test match. Sri Lanka responded with 485 runs in their first outing. It became clear by the second session of the final day that a draw was the most likely result.
However, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shadman Islam steadied the innings with a 68-run partnership for the third wicket. Shadman was dismissed after scoring 76, while Shanto remained unbeaten on 125 off 199 balls. Bangladesh declared their innings, setting a target of 296 runs for Sri Lanka.
Shanto also became the first Bangladesh batter to record hundreds in both innings of an away Test. Mominul Haque and Shanto had hit twin centuries at home against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, respectively.
PlayerScoresOpponentVenueYearMominul Haque176 and 105Sri LankaChattogram2018Najmul Hossain Shanto146 and 124AfghanistanMirpur2023Najmul Hossain Shanto148 and 125*Sri LankaGalle2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto Records Most Runs by a Bangladesh Test Captain
Shanto also recorded the most runs by a Bangladesh Test captain in a single match. He scored 273 runs across both innings, surpassing the previous record of 200 held by Mushfiqur Rahim, which was also achieved against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in 2013.
RunsPlayerOpponentVenueYear273Najmul Hossain Shanto*Sri LankaGalle2025200Mushfiqur RahimSri LankaGalle2013187Shakib Al HasanNew ZealandHamilton2010172Mushfiqur RahimNew ZealandWellington2017168MahmudullahNew ZealandHamilton2019
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Twin Tons Silence Doubts At Crucial Time
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s twin centuries came at a critical stage of his career, amid doubts over his leadership and Bangladesh’s performances away from home. His composed batting under pressure lifted team morale and gave Bangladesh fans plenty to celebrate.
Opener Lahiru Udara was dismissed for 8 by Taijul Islam, while Nayeem Hasan removed Pathum Nissanka, who made 24 off 25 balls, in the following over. The hosts now need to survive the final session to avoid defeat.
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