Miraz joins Shakib, Taijul in Test milestone
Mehidy Hasan Miraz during match against Zimbabwe, Cricfrenzy
Despite a largely disappointing performance throughout the match, Bangladesh came close to pulling off a dramatic comeback in the final session of Day 4 in the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
All-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz led the late fightback, nearly putting the Tigers in position to defend a modest target of 174 runs.
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Miraz delivered stellar performances with the ball in both innings, claiming five-wicket hauls each time. With that, he became the only Bangladeshi to achieve three 10-wicket match hauls in Test cricket, breaking Taijul Islam's previous record of two.
Miraz ended the match with impressive figures of 10 wickets for 102 runs, with the bulk of his impact coming during the final session. His efforts helped Bangladesh claw their way back into the contest, reducing Zimbabwe from a dominant 95 for no loss to 161 for seven.
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He capped off the day with a major personal milestone, becoming only the third Bangladeshi bowler—after Taijul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan—to reach the 200-wicket mark in Tests, achieving it in his 52nd appearance.
