• Najmul Hossain Shanto hit another century during Bangladesh's second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

  • Najmul became the first Bangladeshi captain to achieve the historic feat.

Fans erupt as Najmul Hossain Shanto creates history with twin centuries as captain in Galle Test – SL vs BAN
Najmul Shanto hits another ton in Galle Test (Image Source: X)

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Najmul Hossain Shanto etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Bangladesh captain to register centuries in both innings of a Test match. His landmark achievement came during the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka, where his sublime form with the bat guided Bangladesh into a dominant position on the final day.

Najmul Shanto delights with a milestone hundred

Shanto’s second hundred came in the 85th over of Bangladesh’s second innings, with a stylish reverse sweep off Tharindu Ratnayake. As the ball sped past point for a single, Shanto raised his bat to celebrate his seventh Test century — one that placed him among elite company. He became just the 16th captain in Test history to score two centuries in a single match. Overwhelmed with emotion, Shanto leapt in joy, removed his helmet, offered a sajda, and embraced his batting partner amid cheers from the dressing room.

Declaration follows as Bangladesh eye victory

Shortly after reaching his milestone, Shanto launched a quick assault, smashing three sixes to push Bangladesh’s total to 285/6 before declaring. The rain-hit Test saw a timely resumption of play, and Bangladesh made the most of the window to set Sri Lanka a target of 296 runs with limited time remaining in the match. Shanto’s twin centuries were the highlight of the innings, showcasing his class, composure, and growing stature as a leader.

Cricket fans across the globe and especially in Bangladesh hailed Shanto’s incredible feat. Social media was abuzz with praise for the young skipper, who not only anchored the innings in both turns at bat but did so under the pressure of captaincy. Many lauded his maturity, strokeplay, and the symbolic significance of his performance for Bangladesh cricket.

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