Decoding Shakib Al Hasan's Test stats in Asia
India host Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting on September 19 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India boast a solid record of 11-0 (2 drawn) against Bangladesh in Tests. However, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan has been one of the many crucial players for the team with both the bat and ball. Decoding Shakib Al Hasan's Test stats in Asia.
All-rounder's batting and bowling figures in Asia
As per ESPNcricinfo, Shakib has played 51 Tests (91 innings) in Asia managing 3,307 runs at an average of 38.90. His best score is 144. He owns three hundreds and 22 fifties. While bowling, he has recorded 179 scalps (87 innings) at an average of 32.41. Shakib owns 14 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket match hauls. His best bowling figures (innings) are worth 7/36.
Shakib's performance vs India in Tests
While batting the Bangladesh all-rounder has amassed 376 runs across eight matches (14 innings) at an average of 26.85. He owns two fifties against India with his highest score being 84. However, while bowling against India he has picked up 21 wickets in 12 innings at an average of 37.95. His best bowling performance (innings) are worth 5/62, and he owns one five-wicket haul.
Test career numbers of the all-rounder
Overall, Shakib has managed 4,543 runs in 69 matches at an average of 38.50. He has five tons and 31 fifties under his belt. His highest individual score is 217. However, while bowling the all-rounder has picked up 242 wickets in 117 innings at an average of 31.31. He has bowled 486 maidens and boasts a best bowling performance (innings) of 7/36.
First-Class numbers and recent County Championship performance
Shakib has amassed 6,470 runs in 106 First-Class matches at an average of 36.55. He has picked up 351 wickets at an average of 30.04, with a best bowling inning of 7/32. In the recent County Championship match against Somerset, Shakib, while playing for Surrey picked up nine wickets (9/193) in the match folding Somerset for 317 (first innings) and 224 (second innings).
