Kanpur Test: Shakib, Mehidy register four-wicket hauls against India
Team India is trying its best to force a result in the ongoing second and final Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After bundling out the visitors for 233, the hosts declared their first innings at 285/9. The Tigers did well to control the damage as spin twins Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz ended with four wickets each. Here are their stats.
Bangladesh spinners strike amid the storm
It was a tough day for Bangladesh bowlers as India recorded the fastest-ever team 50, 100, 150, and 200 in Test cricket. However, Shakib and Mehidy managed to strike at regular intervals. The former dented India's middle order as his victims include Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, Mehidy trapped opener Rohit Sharma before running through the lower order.
Shakib closing in on 250 Test wickets
Shakib finished with 4/78 in his 11-over spell. He has now raced to 246 wickets across 71 Tests at 31.65, as per ESPNcricinfo. The tally includes 19 fifers. Against India, he has completed 25 Test wickets at a higher average of 40.16. 83 of Shakib's Test wickets have come away from home at 33.07. He also boasts over 4,600 Test runs.
Fine spell from Mehidy as well
Mehidy meanwhile finished with 6/41 in 6.4 overs. With this spell, he has completed 181 wickets across 47 matches at 32.67. He has 10 fifers to his name. He has 79 Test wickets away from home at a higher average of 41.58. Against India, he has taken 21 wickets as his average reads 41. Notably, Mehidy has also scored over 1,600 Test runs.
