Liton Das came agonisingly close to etching yet another remarkable milestone into Bangladesh’s Test cricket history during the Sylhet Test, but ultimately fell short of a second century in the match. The wicketkeeper-batter, however, still ended the game with a rare statistical achievement that belongs solely to him in Bangladesh cricket.
In the second innings, Liton was dismissed for 69 runs, having earlier produced a magnificent 126 in the first innings. His batting throughout the match suggested the possibility of something extraordinary—perhaps even becoming only the third Bangladeshi batsman, after Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto, to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. That historic double-century feat, however, slipped away when he attempted an ambitious shot against Hasan Ali, aiming for a six over deep third man, only to be caught in the outfield.
Despite missing out on that landmark, Liton achieved something equally distinctive. He has now become the only wicketkeeper-batter in Bangladesh’s Test history to register both a century and a half-century in the same match on three separate occasions. This consistency across formats and conditions highlights his growing stature as one of Bangladesh’s most dependable Test performers.
His innings in Sylhet followed a familiar pattern of dominance and fluency. The first innings saw him construct a well-paced 126, anchoring Bangladesh’s batting effort. In the second innings, he looked equally composed, batting with rhythm and confidence before his dismissal halted what could have been another defining hundred.
Liton’s achievement is particularly significant given the physical and mental demands placed on wicketkeeper-batters, who must contribute both behind the stumps and with the bat across long Test matches. His repeated ability to deliver substantial scores in both innings sets him apart in Bangladesh’s cricketing records.
Liton Das in Tests: Century + Fifty in Same Match
| Match Year | Opposition | Venue | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pakistan | Chattogram | 114 | 59 |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Mirpur | 141 | 52 |
| 2026 | Pakistan | Sylhet | 126 | 69 |
Across these three Tests, Liton Das has demonstrated remarkable consistency, repeatedly stepping up in high-pressure situations. While the Sylhet Test denied him a place in an even more exclusive club of double-centurions in a match, it further strengthened his reputation as one of Bangladesh’s most valuable and reliable Test cricketers.
