BAN vs SA: Taijul Islam breaks Shakib Al Hasan's 6-year-old bowling record

Taijul Islam became second Bangladesh bowler to pick 200 or more test wickets.

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam achieved a huge personal milestone on day 1 of the first test between Bangladesh and South Africa in Dhaka on October 21. Islam shattered a six-year-old bowling record of legendary Shakib Al Hasan in the longest format.

Talking about the match, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto opted to bat first. However, his decision backfired as the hosts were blown away for just 106 runs. For South Africa, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj picked up three wickets each in the first innings.

In reply, South Africa were in deep trouble after left-arm spinner Taijul bagged a five-wicket haul. However, Wiaan Mulder (17) and Kyle Verreynne (18) took visitors to 140/6 at stumps on Day 1. South Africa are leading by 34 runs at the moment.

Taijul Islam becomes the fastest Bangladesh bowler to reach 200 test wickets

Before the first test against South Africa, Taijul was at 196 test wickets and needed four more wickets to become the second Bangladesh bowler to reach the landmark of 200 test wickets.

After picking a five-wicket haul in the Dhaka test against South Africa, Taijul, who was playing his 48th test, completed 200 test scalps and became the fastest Bangladesh bowler to reach the landmark. He shattered the record of legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who achieved this feat in his 54th test. 

Most wickets for Bangladesh in tests:

1. Shakib Al Hasan – 246 wickets

2. Taijul Islam – 201 wickets

3. Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 183 wickets

4. Mohammad Rafique – 100 wickets

5. Mashrafe Mortaza – 78 wickets

Fastest to reach 200 test wickets among Bangladesh bowlers:

1. Taijul Islam – 48 matches
2. Shakib Al Hasan – 54 matches

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