Decoding Indian cricket team's Test record in Bangladesh
India versus Bangladesh ties in Test cricket go way back to 2000. Since then the Men in Blue have dominated the Tigers in the longest format of the game. India lock horns with Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting September 19 in Chennai. India have won 5 Test series on Bangladesh soil (draw 1). We decode India's record in Tests on Bangladesh soil.
Most runs: Sachin Tendulkar (820 runs) 2000-2010
Indian cricketing stalwart Sachin Tendulkar owns the record for most runs scored in Bangladesh against them in Tests. Sachin managed 820 runs at an average of 136.66 in seven matches (nine innings). He scored a total of five tons, with his highest score being 248* (it is his highest Test score ever). He finished with 15,921 Test runs from 200 matches in Tests.
Most Wickets: Zaheer Khan (31 wickets) 2000-2010
Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has picked the most number of scalps against Bangladesh on their soil. Zaheer owns 31 wickets in his seven appearances at an average of 24.25. His best bowling innings are 7/87. He also has picked up two five-wicket hauls against the Tigers. Zaheer has 311 scalps under his belt in 92 Tests at an average of 32.94.
Highest partnerships: Murali Vijay-Shikhar Dhawan (2015), Gautam Gambhir-Rahul Dravid (2004)
Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan hold the record for the highest partnership in Tests against Bangladesh on their soil. Vijay and Dhawan managed 283 runs for the first wicket, in the only Test held at Fatullah in 2015. Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid's 259 runs stand for the second wicket during the second Test in 2004 is the second-highest stand against Bangladesh in Tests.
Best batting performances: Sachin Tendulkar (248*), Shikhar Dhawan (173)
Sachin's score of 248* off 379 balls is the best batting performance by an Indian in Tests against Bangladesh on their soil. He achieved the feat in Dhaka. Sachin hit a record 35 fours during his knock. Meanwhile, Dhawan is next in terms of highest score. He managed 173 off 195 balls in the first innings of the only Test in Fatullah.
Best bowling performances: Zaheer Khan (7), Irfan Pathan (6)
The best bowling figures by an Indian against Bangladesh in Tests (away) was recorded by Zaheer in the second Test in Mirpur. He recorded figures of 7/87 at an economy of 4.24 and two maidens in 20.3 overs. Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan recorded the second-best figures in this category picking up six scalps (6/51) with a rate of 3.40, with five maidens in 15 overs.
