In the Sylhet Test, Bangladesh’s dependable top-order batter Liton Das came agonisingly close to yet another landmark innings, only to fall short of a century in the second innings. He produced a stylish 69, but his dismissal denied him the chance to join one of Test cricket’s rarest batting achievements—scoring centuries in both innings of a match.
Earlier in the contest, Liton had already laid a strong foundation with a fluent 126 in the first innings. His stroke play and composure under pressure once again underlined his importance to Bangladesh’s middle order. In the second innings, he appeared equally assured, building momentum with controlled aggression and precise shot selection. At one stage, it seemed he might emulate the rare feat of twin centuries in a single Test match, an achievement previously recorded by only a few Bangladeshi batters, including Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto.
However, his innings ended when he attempted a lofted shot towards the deep third-man region off a delivery from Hasan Ali, only to be caught in the outfield. He departed for 69, falling short of a second consecutive hundred but still leaving a significant mark on the match.
Despite missing out on the milestone, Liton achieved another remarkable statistical rarity. In Bangladesh’s Test history, there have been only three instances of a wicketkeeper-batter scoring a century in one innings and a half-century in the other of the same Test match. Remarkably, all three occasions belong to Liton Das alone, making him the sole holder of this unique record.
This consistency highlights his evolution as more than just a wicketkeeper-batter. Over recent years, he has established himself as a central pillar of Bangladesh’s Test batting structure, particularly in high-pressure situations where top-order stability is crucial.
Liton Das in Multi-Score Test Matches
| Year | Opponent | First Innings | Second Innings | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pakistan | 114 | 59 | Century + Fifty in same Test |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | 141 | 52 | Century + Fifty in same Test |
| 2026 | Pakistan | 126 | 69 | Century + near-miss fifty/strong dual innings |
Across these performances, Liton has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to deliver substantial contributions in both innings of a Test match. His temperament, especially under challenging conditions, has been a defining feature of his batting profile.
While the Sylhet Test may not have delivered a dual-century milestone, it further strengthened his reputation as one of Bangladesh’s most reliable red-ball performers. His ability to consistently convert starts into impactful innings continues to make him a key figure in the side’s long-term Test ambitions.
Ultimately, even without the perfect statistical finish, Liton Das once again reinforced his status as a player capable of shaping matches with the bat, adding yet another distinctive chapter to his growing Test career.