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Taijul Islam Becomes Bangladesh's Top Test Wicket-Taker
22 Nov
Summary
- Taijul Islam surpassed Shakib Al Hasan's wicket record.
- Islam is now the leading Bangladesh bowler in Test history.
- Bangladesh set Ireland a challenging 507-run target.
Taijul Islam has etched his name in the history books by claiming the most wickets for Bangladesh in Test cricket, overtaking the legendary Shakib Al Hasan. The left-arm spinner achieved this remarkable feat during the ongoing second Test against Ireland at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, cementing his status as a premier bowler for his nation.
Islam's record-breaking moment came as Bangladesh declared their second innings at 297-4, setting Ireland a daunting target of 507 runs to win the match. This follows a dominant first-innings performance where Bangladesh posted 476, with significant contributions from Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das. Ireland was bowled out for 265 in response.
With Bangladesh leading the series 1-0, the focus now shifts to the final day of the second Test. Ireland faces a tough challenge to chase down the substantial target, while Taijul Islam will be aiming to add to his newly established record and secure victory for his team.
