Mominul Haque Scores Maiden Test Century Against India

Mominul Haque has made headlines recently by becoming the second Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in India. On the fourth day of the ongoing second Test in Kanpur, he achieved this milestone with an impressive innings of 101 runs off 172 balls, which included 16 fours and one six. This century marks his 13th overall in Test cricket, joining Mushfiqur Rahim as the only Bangladeshi players to have achieved a century in India​.

After a challenging start for Bangladesh, who found themselves at 29 for 2, Mominul’s innings provided crucial stability. He formed a vital partnership of 51 runs with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Despite losing partners at the other end, he showcased resilience and skill, especially against spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin.

This performance underscores Mominul’s significant contributions to Bangladesh’s Test cricket, as he has now amassed over 4,200 runs at an average exceeding 37, making him the fourth-highest run-scorer for his country in Tests.

Profile

Full Name: Mominul Haque
Date of Birth: September 29, 1992
Place of Birth: Madaripur, Bangladesh
Batting Style: Left-handed
Role: Top-order batsman

Career Highlights:

• International Debut: Mominul made his Test debut for Bangladesh on March 9, 2013, against Sri Lanka.
• Test Matches: As of now, he has played over 65 Test matches, scoring more than 4,200 runs with an average of over 37. He has 13 centuries and 19 fifties to his name​.
• Notable Achievements: He recently scored his maiden Test century against India, becoming only the second Bangladeshi player to achieve this feat in India​.

Style of Play:

Mominul is known for his solid technique and ability to play spin bowling effectively, which makes him a crucial part of Bangladesh’s batting lineup, particularly in Test formats.

Impact:

He has consistently been one of Bangladesh’s top performers in Tests, ranking as the fourth-highest run-scorer for the national team​. His ability to anchor innings and build partnerships has been instrumental in the team’s successes.