Presenting Pakistan batters with double-centuries against Bangladesh (Tests)
Bangladesh are gearing up to visit Pakistan for a two-Test series, starting on August 21. The Tigers are eyeing history as they have never beaten Pakistan in the longest format. Meanwhile, the hosts will be high on confidence due to the familiar conditions. They will also head into the series as favorites. Meanwhile, here we look at Pakistan batters with double-centuries versus Bangladesh (Tests).
Mohammad Yousuf - 204*, 2002
As per ESPNcricinfo, Mohammad Yousuf was the first Pakistani with a double-ton against Bangladesh. It was the 2002 Chattogram Test and the Tigers were folded for 148 while batting first. In reply, Pakistan were placed at 166/3 when Yousuf arrived. He batted with great intent and scored 204* off just 243 deliveries (34 fours, 2 sixes). Yousuf's brilliance powered Pakistan to an innings win.
Younis Khan - 200*, 2011
Responding to Bangladesh's first innings total of 135 in the 2011 Chattogram Test, Pakistan posted a massive 594/5d thanks to a master-class from Younis Khan. The star batter, who arrived at number four, brought his A game out as the Bangladesh bowlers looked utterly clueless against him. He made 200* off 290 balls (18 fours, 3 sixes) as Pakistan recorded an innings win.
Mohammad Hafeez - 224, 2015
Bangladesh managed 332 while batting first in the 2015 Khulna game. In reply, Pakistan were off to a brilliant start thanks to opener Mohammad Hafeez. The veteran was brilliant against the new ball and later tormented the spinners as well. He made 224 off 332 deliveries (23 fours, 3 sixes) as Pakistan finished at 628/10. The game resulted in a draw.
Azhar Ali - 226, 2015
Former captain Azhar Ali boasts the highest individual score in Pakistan-Bangladesh Tests. Batting at number three, he played a marathon knock in the first innings of the 2015 Dhaka match. He faced 428 deliveries for 226 runs (20 fours, 2 sixes) as Pakistan declared at 557/8. Notably, Azhar recorded a double-century stand with Asad Shafiq as Pakistan won by 328 runs.
