2024: A Stellar Year for All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz in Test Cricket

All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has had an extraordinary year in both batting and bowling in 2024. He has been the best player for Bangladesh in the Test format this year. With the highest runs in the past year, Miraz has also taken the most wickets with the ball.

Batting Record: Mehidy Hasan Miraz has scored the most runs among Bangladeshi batters in 2024. In 18 innings, he accumulated 614 runs at an average of nearly 39. Although he did not score any centuries, he managed to register four half-centuries. His highest score in an innings was 97 runs, with a strike rate of 55.16.

Bowling Record: Like his batting success, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been Bangladesh's best Test bowler in 2024 as well. In 18 innings, Miraz claimed 31 wickets. He maintained an average of 36, with his best bowling figures being 5 wickets for 61 runs. His economy rate was impressive at just 3.40.

Team Performance: In 2024, Bangladesh played a total of 10 Test matches, winning 3 and losing the remaining 7. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan and the West Indies, but they began the year with a loss to Sri Lanka. Following that, they suffered defeats to India, South Africa, and eventually the West Indies again. With 3 victories from 10 matches, Bangladesh is currently in 7th place on the World Test Championship points table.