Most Significant Records in Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Encounters

As Pakistan and Bangladesh prepare to face off in a two-match Test series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, it’s a perfect time to delve into the rich history of their encounters in the longest format of the game. Despite the competitive spirit that these matches have fostered, the historical data overwhelmingly favors Pakistan. Below, we explore the most significant records in Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test matches, showcasing the dominance, memorable moments, and key players from these encounters.

Pakistan’s Unbeaten Streak

In their 13 Test encounters with Bangladesh, Pakistan has maintained an unblemished record, never having tasted defeat. Out of these matches, Pakistan has secured 12 victories, with only one ending in a draw. This unbeaten run underscores Pakistan’s dominance over Bangladesh in the red-ball format. As the upcoming series approaches, breaking this streak remains a daunting task for Bangladesh.

The 600-Plus Score

In the thrilling saga of Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Tests, crossing the 600-run milestone is as rare as a no-ball on a hat-trick. The only time it happened was in Khulna, April 2015, when Pakistan piled up a towering 628 runs. Not to be outdone, Bangladesh’s finest hour came in the same game, racking up a strong 555-6. This match stands as a shining example of the batting fireworks both teams can unleash when the pitch serves up a belter.

Bangladesh’s Lowest Totals

Bangladesh has twice been bowled out for under 100 runs in Test matches against Pakistan. The lowest of these was an 87-run collapse in Mirpur in December 2021, which remains the lowest total in Pakistan-Bangladesh Test history. The other instance was in August 2003 in Peshawar, where Bangladesh was dismissed for 96 runs. On the other hand, Pakistan’s lowest total against Bangladesh is 175, recorded in Multan in September 2003.

Six Times Innings Defeats for Bangladesh

Pakistan has dominated their encounters against Bangladesh, often securing emphatic victories by an innings margin on six occasions. Their most substantial win came in Multan in August 2001, where Pakistan triumphed by an innings and 264 runs. Other notable innings victories include an innings and 184 runs in Chattogram in December 2011, and an innings and 178 runs in Dhaka in January 2002.

The Five Double Hundreds

Five double centuries have been registered in Tests between these two nations, underscoring the capacity for individual brilliance. The highest individual score is Azhar Ali’s 226 in Mirpur in May 2015. Hafeez also contributed with a double century, scoring 224 in Khulna in April 2015. Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal holds the record for the highest score by a Bangladeshi player in these encounters, with 206 in the same Test as Hafeez’s double ton. Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan complete this list with scores of 204* and 200* respectively.

The Most Centuries: Younis and Hafeez

The Most Centuries: Younis and Hafeez

Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez not only lead in total runs but also in centuries scored in Pakistan vs Bangladesh Tests. Both have notched up three centuries each in their seven Test matches against Bangladesh. Other notable century-makers include Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, Yasir Hameed, Mohammad Yousuf, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Taufeeq Umar, each with two hundred.

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