Bangladesh batters with highest Test average in Asia (2,000-plus runs)
What's the story
India are set to host Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting September 19 in Chennai.
India boast a record of 11-0 (2 drawn) in Tests against Bangladesh. However, the Tigers have also put up decent fight against a solid Team India over the years.
Here we decode Bangladesh batters with the highest Test average in Asia managing a minimum of 2,000 runs.
#1
Mominul Haque (3,504 runs, Average: 44.92)
Mominul Haque owns the record for the highest average in Asia amongst Bangladesh batters.
As per ESPNcricinfo, Mominul owns 3,504 runs in 47 matches (86 innings) at an average of 44.92.
He also owns 12 tons and 13 fifties in the continent. Haque's highest score in Asia is 181.
Against India, he has managed 604 runs in eight matches at an average of 22.44.
#2
Mushfiqur Rahim (4,722 runs, Average: 44.13)
Mushfiqur Rahim has amassed 4,772 runs in 66 matches (119 innings) at an average of 44.13 in Asia.
He boasts a high score of 219* and owns nine hundreds and 23 fifties.
However, against India Rahim has racked up 604 runs in eight matches at an average of 43.14, with the highest score of 127. He owns two tons and two fifties against India.
#3
Tamim Iqbal (3,425 runs, Average: 39.36)
Tamim Iqbal has recorded 3,425 runs in 47 matches (89 innings) at an average of 39.36. He owns six hundreds and 22 half-centuries.
His highest score in Asia is 206. Meanwhile, against India, he has featured in four matches and has managed 296 runs at an average of 42.28.
He has one century and a half-century each against India (HS: 151).
#4
Shakib Al Hasan (3,307 runs, Average: 38.90)
Shakib Al Hasan has racked up 3,307 runs playing from 51 matches (91 innings) at 38.90.
Shakib owns three hundreds and 22 fifties, and his highest score is 144. Against India, he has eight caps to his name managing 376 runs at an average of 26.85.
He has scored two half-centuries but has no tons. Shakib's highest score is 84 against India.