Mehidy Hasan Miraz completes 1,000 ODI runs with second hundred
Star Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz mustered a remarkable hundred in his side's Group B contest against Afghanistan. During the course, he also raced past 1,000 ODI runs. He got retired hurt after scoring a 119-ball 112 (7 fours, 3 sixes). Overall, this was Mehidy's second hundred in ODI cricket. His batting stocks have certainly gone up in recent times. Here are his stats.
A fine knock from Mehidy
Bangladesh were off to a good start with Mehidy and Mohammad Naim (28) adding 60 runs for the first wicket. While Towhid Hridoy perished for a duck, Mehidy stitched a 194-run stand with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored a hundred (104). Mehidy was watchful early on. However, he shifted gears as the match progressed. He eventually had to leave the field due to cramps.
Opened for the second time in ODIs
Notably, this is only the second occasion Mehidy has opened the innings in ODI cricket. He also started the proceedings in the 2018 Asia Cup final against India. The all-rounder scored a 59-ball 32 in that duel. Bangladesh lost that thrilling clash by three wickets.
1,000 ODI runs up for Mehidy
Playing his 79th ODI, Mehidy has raced to 1,005 runs at an average of 23.37. His strike rate is 78.33. The all-rounder's maiden ton, 100*, came against India last year. He also owns three ODI fifties. With his off-spin bowling, the 25-year-old has scalped 88 ODI wickets at an economy rate of 4.71. 4/25 reads his best figures in the format.
Sixth Bangladesh batter with an Asia Cup ton
Notably, Mehidy became only the sixth Bangladesh batter to slam a century in the Asia Cup. Shanto was the seventh one. The duo has joined the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim (two centuries), Alok Kapali, Anamul Haque, Litton Das, and Mohammad Ashraful in the elite list.
