Najmul Hossain Shanto of Bangladesh made cricket history by scoring an explosive century in his first Test match as skipper against New Zealand at Sylhet. The left-handed hitter became the 32nd player to accomplish this coveted feat, joining an elite group of superstars that included Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, who is thought to be one of Bangladesh’s most gifted players, has had an incredible year in the cricket world thanks to his rapid ascent to fame. A turning point in his career came when he was named captain for the New Zealand series. He took full advantage of the chance, stunning the crowd with a dominant century in the first Test’s second innings.
Having already scored hundreds of runs in both innings against Afghanistan earlier in the year, he has a reputation for being dependable. His fourth century in the Test against New Zealand demonstrated his tenacity in the face of two runouts, the last of which featured Mominul Islam, who made an important forty runs to help the cause.
On Day 3, Najmul Hossain Shanto controls the bowlers from New Zealand.
Shanto showed off his skill in the first innings of the game, scoring a quick 37 off just 35 deliveries. But the desire to turn it into a significant score was not fulfilled, as at the end of the innings, Bangladesh trailed by just seven runs. After the first wicket was dismissed at 23, he came in at number 3 in the second innings to display his smooth adaptation and a combination of measured play and well-timed aggressiveness.
Together with Mominul Haque and, subsequently, Mushfiqur Rahim, he organized a strong defense. Mominul left after an impressive forty, but the southpaw never wavered in his calm. Together with Rahim, he helped Bangladesh finish the day with 212-3, with a 205-run advantage going into the fourth and final day of the Test match. As the match progresses, it is in a state of equilibrium, setting up an exciting conclusion.
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