Mominul Haque smashed an impressive century against India’s formidable bowling attack, bringing up his ton in style with a swept boundary behind square. As his teammates stood in applause, Mominul removed his helmet and bowed down to the pitch, acknowledging the milestone. The full ball on middle was crunched away hard, showcasing Mominul’s skill and determination.
Mominul’s Key Milestones:
- Score: Mominul Haque remained unbeaten on 100*.
- Only the Second Bangladeshi batter to score a century in India across five Tests.
- Away Test Feat: This is only his second away century out of 13 total in his career.
Lowest Average by Visiting Batters to Score a Maiden 100 in India (5+ innings):
- 12.00: Mominul Haque (96 runs in 8 innings)
- 12.29: Ricky Ponting (172 runs in 14 innings)
- 13.83: Mike Gatting (83 runs in 7 innings)
- 14.93: Aravinda de Silva (209 runs in 14 innings)
- 15.00: Dennis Amiss (90 runs in 6 innings)
Match Status
The game reached lunch on Day 4 with Bangladesh having lost four wickets in their first innings. Only a day and a half remain in play after two consecutive days (Days 2 and 3) were abandoned due to rain and wet outfield conditions. With a draw now looking like a probable outcome, the game has nevertheless seen some exciting cricket with Mominul’s determined performance against the odds.
Though scoring against India’s strong bowling lineup is tough, Mominul’s perseverance shone through. Despite holding the lowest Test average for a visiting batter to score a maiden 100 in India, he defied expectations and delivered a crucial century for his team.
