PAK vs BAN 2024 Test series will commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi (X.com)

The Pakistan-Bangladesh Test series is set to begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi. In their previous 13 encounters, Pakistan has dominated with 12 wins, with only one match ending in a draw. 

As Bangladesh aims for their first Test victory against Pakistan, the stage is set for an exciting clash on Pakistani soil. Throughout history, the PAK vs BAN Tests have showcased some extraordinary batting performances. 

Ahead of the upcoming PAK vs BAN 2024 Test series, let’s revisit the top 5 knocks in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test rivalry.

5. Younis Khan (Pakistan) – 200* off 290 Balls, 2011

Younis Khan (X.com)

Younis Khan’s stunning unbeaten 200 shaped the course of the first Test during Pakistan’s 2011 tour of Bangladesh in Chattogram, steering his team to a dominant victory by an innings and 184 runs.

Pakistan declared at 594/5 in their first innings, with Younis’s double century as the centrepiece.

Bangladesh, in contrast, could muster only 135 and 275 in their respective innings, faltering under Pakistan’s intense bowling pressure.

4. Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) – 204* off 243 Balls, 2002

Mohammad Yousuf (X.com)

In the second Test of Pakistan’s 2002 tour of Bangladesh in Chattogram, Mohammad Yousuf’s monumental unbeaten double century was the cornerstone of Pakistan’s commanding victory.

Bangladesh, struggling with the bat, posted identical scores of 148 in both their first and second innings. In stark contrast, Yousuf’s stellar innings of 204 not out, laced with 34 fours and 2 sixes, anchored Pakistan’s massive total of 465/9 declared.

This overwhelming batting display, combined with effective bowling, led Pakistan to a dominant win by an innings and 169 runs.

3. Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) – 206 off 278 Balls, 2015

Tamim Iqbal (X.com)

Tamim Iqbal’s commanding double century in the second innings made waves in a high-scoring draw in the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Khulna, 2015.

After Bangladesh posted 332 in their first innings, Pakistan responded with a robust 628, buoyed by Mohammad Hafeez’s impressive 224.

However, Tamim’s brilliant 206 from 278 balls, featuring 17 fours and 7 sixes, in the second innings propelled Bangladesh to 555/6, before the game ended in a draw.

2. Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan) – 224 off 332 Balls, 2015

Mohammad Hafeez (Twitter)

In the same Test as above, Mohammad Hafeez showcased his all-round capabilities in a match that ultimately ended in a draw.

Bangladesh posted a first innings total of 332. In response, Hafeez starred with the bat for Pakistan, scoring a remarkable 224 from 332 balls, adorned with 23 fours and 3 sixes, propelling Pakistan to a commanding total of 628.

In the second innings, Bangladesh mounted a strong reply, amassing 555/6, driven by a double century from Tamim Iqbal and a century by Imrul Kayes before the game concluded in a draw.

1. Azhar Ali (Pakistan) – 226 off 428 Balls, 2015

Azhar Ali (Twitter)

In the second Test of Pakistan’s 2015 tour of Bangladesh at Mirpur, Azhar Ali was instrumental in Pakistan’s victory. He scored a massive 226 in the first innings with 20 fours and two sixes, guiding Pakistan to a total of 557/8 declared.

Bangladesh managed only 203 in response, despite Shakib’s 89. Pakistan then declared their second innings at 195/6, setting a target of 550.

Bangladesh fell short in their second innings, scoring 221, as Pakistan secured a 328-run win, with Azhar Ali named Player of the Match and Series.