Highest Partnership for Bangladesh in Test Cricket (Wicket Wise)

By Anjali Sharma

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Highest Partnership for Bangladesh in Test Cricket

Test Cricket is not just a format. It’s a test of character, patience, and Partnerships. Bangladesh may have arrived late to the Test Party, earning full member status in 2000, but in the past two decades, they have built stories worth remembering. From struggling to last five days to building match-defining stats, the Tigers have come a long way since then. The team has won games, but the real credit for all those wins or core Test match wins goes to the Partnerships. 

And today, in this blog, we will talk about the highest partnership for Bangladesh in Test Cricket wicket-wise. Yes, from the opening pair setting the tone to the best finishers, we will be talking about every single wicket. 

So, whether you are a cricket fan or just a stat geek stepping into the world of cricket, this list about the highest Partnership for Bangladesh in Test Cricket will help you gain knowledge about the players and will also help you gain some shocking facts about the Tigers (Bangladesh Cricket Team).

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Wicket-wise List of Highest Partnerships for Bangladesh in Test Cricket 

Wicket Runs Partners Opposition Ground Match Date Test #
1st 312 Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes vs Pakistan Khulna 28 Apr 2015 2159
2nd 232 Shamsur Rahman, Imrul Kayes vs Sri Lanka Chattogram 4 Feb 2014 2117
3rd 242 Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque vs Sri Lanka Pallekele 21 Apr 2021 2418
4th 266 Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque vs Zimbabwe Mirpur 11 Nov 2018 2325
5th 359 Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim vs New Zealand Wellington 12 Jan 2017 2246
6th 272 Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das vs Sri Lanka Mirpur 23 May 2022 2463
7th 196 Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Pakistan Rawalpindi 21 Aug 2024 2544
8th 144* Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Zimbabwe Mirpur 11 Nov 2018 2325
9th 191 Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah vs Zimbabwe Harare 7 Jul 2021 2427
10th 69 Shahadat Hossain, Mohammad Rafique vs Australia Chattogram 16 Apr 2006 1799

Bangladesh’s journey in Test Cricket has been built on the shoulders of some of the iconic partnerships and each wicket has its own story. Starting at the top of the table, Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes formed a formidable partnership of 312 runs for the first wicket against Pakistan in Khulna. This is not just the highest first wicket but also remains the nation’s highest for the opening wicket. The second wicket saw Imrul Kayes once again owing the spotlight, but this time he paired the number on the scoreboard with Shamsur Rahman, where they smashed 232 runs against Sri Lanka.

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Moving on from the 2nd wicket, the middle of the list was majorly anchored by Mushfiqur Rahim, who not just featured at 4th but has also batted in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th wickets. Even the lower order had its moments of brilliance, like the 191-run with the 9th wicket effort from Taskin Ahmed and Mahmudullah against Zimbabwe in Harare.

These key performers are among the highest partnerships for the Bangladesh team.  While all have different runs throughout their innings. Even the lower order had its moments of brilliance, like the 191-run 9th-wicket effort by Taskin Ahmed and Mahmudullah against Zimbabwe in Harare, showing the team’s growing depth. The above-mentioned were the top 10 Highest Partnerships for Bangladesh in Test Cricket Wicket wise, From opening to having tail-end nail biting fightbacks and redemptions, these partnerships have evolved in time.

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Anjali Sharma

A lifelong cricket fan who always wants to learn and watch more about the game worldwide, I bring a fresh perspective to the Gentleman's Game with engaging and informative content. With an encyclopedic memory of historic matches, my knowledge of matches across the globe is as solid as a Kohli cover drive.

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