Mehidy Hasan Miraz Surpasses Mahmudullah, Sets New Record Across Formats For Bangladesh

Mehidy Hasan Miraz. [Source - AFP]Bangladesh are in a commanding position in the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. They have set a massive target of 479 after declaring their second innings at 372/7.Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten on a heroic half-century, helping Bangladesh pile on the runs while surpassing Mahmudullah to set a new Bangladesh record.Mehidy Hasan Miraz Records Most 50+ Scores For Bangladesh At No. 7 Or LowerMehidy Hasan Miraz has been one of Bangladesh’s most valuable players in the modern era. The all-rounder has been instrumental for the Tigers across formats and has once again delivered with a crucial half-century against Afghanistan.Batting at No. 8, the 28-year-old negotiated a tricky period on Day 4 in Abu Dhabi, scoring an unbeaten 52 off 97 balls. He stitched together a 149-run stand for the seventh wicket with Litton Das, helping Bangladesh extend their lead to 478.While it was his 11th Test half-century, the knock carried added significance as he surpassed Bangladesh legend Mahmudullah in the tally of 50-plus scores at No. 7 or lower across formats.ALSO READLitton Das Completes 9000 Runs; Joins Elite List Alongside Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al HasanMost 50+ Scores for Bangladesh at No. 7 or Lower Across Formats PlayerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table50+ ScoresSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMehidy Hasan MirazSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table16SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMahmudullahSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table15SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableKhaled MashudSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMushfiqur RahimSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableLitton DasSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table Mehidy now has 16 such scores in international cricket, comprising three centuries and 13 half-centuries. Mahmudullah previously held the record with 15, while Mushfiqur Rahim, Khaled Mashud and Litton Das are next on the list with nine each.Mehidy Hasan Miraz Continues to Be Bangladesh’s All-Round MainstayMehidy Hasan Miraz has emerged as the most valuable modern-day all-rounders for Bangladesh. At 28, he has scored 3,499 international runs at No. 7 or lower, the most by any Bangladeshi batter, alongside 16 fifty-plus scores.The numbers are particularly impressive in Test cricket, where Mehidy has registered 13 of those 16 fifty-plus scores, including two centuries. His other three fifty-plus scores have come in ODIs, including a century, highlighting his contributions beyond the longest format.Moreover, with 376 wickets across formats, Mehidy ranks fourth on Bangladesh’s all-time international wicket-takers list. By surpassing Mahmudullah’s record for 50-plus scores at No. 7 or lower, he further underlines his all-round value.ALSO READBCCI Confirms No Venue Change For IND vs SL 1st ODI From Delhi To Ahmedabad