Tamim reaches 10,000 int’l runs in three formats

The swashbuckling opener fires eighth ODI ton

Tamim Iqbal became the first Bangladeshi batsman to score 10,000 International runs in all three formats during the course of his 127-run knock in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.

The opener who needed 267 matches and 311 innings to reach the five digit figure however became the 51st batsman in the world to achieve the feat.
Tamim missed the feat in the second Test by just one run after he hit 82 in the fourth innings in Bangladesh’s landmark four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. The achievement was inevitable when he came to bat in yesterday’s match and he didn’t make any fumble. In the third ball of the match, he flicked fast bowler Suranga Lakmal to take two runs and entered into the record book.
He has now 10,126 runs across the format--3677 runs in 94 innings of 49 Test while 1002 runs in 55 T20s in addition of 5247 runs in 162 innings of 163 ODIs.
The 127, Tamim’s eighth ODI century, is the highest individual knock by any Bangladeshi batsman against Sri Lanka and highest knock by any batsman of the world at the Dambulla Stadium.
Tamim’s start has long been considered as the prelude to the Bangladesh’s success in any format of the cricket. Although the fact seemed to be a myth, the stats also suggested so. His first big success came in his first fifth ODI when he hammered a magnificent 53 ball-51 against India in the 2007 World Cup. The whirlwind knock which will be long remember by his smashing straight six off Zaheer Khan and Munaf Patel set Bangladesh up front to chase the India’s total and subsequently scripted sub-continent giant’s exit from the tournament.
That was just a mere precursor to what is coming in the future. And thereafter Tamim’s start became the synonymous of Bangladesh’s success in the big platform. His highest ODI knock 154 against Zimbabwe, still the highest knock by any Bangladeshi batsman, first helped Bangladesh chase down target over 300 runs in ODI. His four of eight Test centuries came in winning cause while the latest 82 runs in the difficult fifth day pitch scripted Bangladesh first away victory against a top notch team.
There are many 50s and 60’s from Tamim and some cameo knock which gave the side a platform in a winning cause. Of late the batsman however has been blamed not to convert his half-century to century, which was a worrying sign.
Tamim however looked determined to break the hoodoo in the first match and started watchfully. Seeing Sabbir Rahman playing with so confidently, Tamim urged the temptation of going after the bowlers which he liked most. While Sabbir played some eye-catching shot to reach his half-century quickly, Tamim was busy to tick the scoreboard with a series of singles and doubles. That was indeed a good strategy for the swashbuckling opener who lately has been giving away his wicket playing one shot too many.
However after Sabbir’s dismissal, he came out from the shell and unleashed some sublime shots from the repertoire. The cover drive and hook was particularly was a treat to watch.
After reaching his fifty off 76 balls, he quickly reached 80s before resisted him from being tempted like the past. He waited for loose balls to punish and still needed just 51 balls to reach the second fifty which meant the century came off 127 balls. That was almost a chanceless innings, another masterclass from the best batsman of the country.
In doing so, he brought up his eighth century that increased the difference of century tally with others including close follower Shakib Al Hasan who brought up his 33rd fifty in his 71 ball-72 runs knock in yesterday’s match.
Shakib and Tamim combined for a 144-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which is Bangladesh’s highest partnership against Sri Lanka for any wicket. The partnership was the catalyst to steer Bangladesh to 324-5 their highest total against Sri Lanka, eclipsing the previous 260 for seven in Dhaka, 2010. It is also third highest total in Bangladesh’s ODI history behind 326-3 and 329-6, all those came against Pakistan.  

Tamim’s odi tons at a glance

Runs    Balls    4s    6s    SR    Opposition    Ground
154    138    7    6    111.59    Zimbabwe    Bulawayo
132    135    15    3    97.77     Pakistan    Dhaka
129    136    15    1    94.85     Ireland    Dhaka
127    142    15    1    89.43     Sri Lanka    Dambulla
125    120    13    3    104.16     England    Dhaka
118    118    11    2    100.00     Afghanistan    Dhaka    
116*    116    17    1    100.00    Pakistan    Dhaka
112    136    10    1    82.35     Sri Lanka    Hambantota

Tamim reaches 10,000 intl runs in three formats

The swashbuckling opener fires eighth ODI ton

Tamim Iqbal became the first Bangladeshi batsman to score 10,000 International runs in all three formats during the course of his 127-run knock in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium yesterday. The opener who needed 267 matches and 311 innings to reach the five digit figure however became the 51st batsman in the world to achieve the feat. Tamim missed the feat in the second Test by just one run after he hit 82 in the fourth innings in Bangladeshs landmark four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. The achievement was inevitable when he came to bat in yesterdays match and he didnt make any fumble. In the third ball of the match, he flicked fast bowler Suranga Lakmal to take two runs and entered into the record book. He has now 10,126 runs across the format--3677 runs in 94 innings of 49 Test while 1002 runs in 55 T20s in addition of 5247 runs in 162 innings of 163 ODIs. The 127, Tamims eighth ODI century, is the highest individual knock by any Bangladeshi batsman against Sri Lanka and highest knock by any batsman of the world at the Dambulla Stadium. Tamims start has long been considered as the prelude to the Bangladeshs success in any format of the cricket. Although the fact seemed to be a myth, the stats also suggested so. His first big success came in his first fifth ODI when he hammered a magnificent 53 ball-51 against India in the 2007 World Cup. The whirlwind knock which will be long remember by his smashing straight six off Zaheer Khan and Munaf Patel set Bangladesh up front to chase the Indias total and subsequently scripted sub-continent giants exit from the tournament. That was just a mere precursor to what is coming in the future. And thereafter Tamims start became the synonymous of Bangladeshs success in the big platform. His highest ODI knock 154 against Zimbabwe, still the highest knock by any Bangladeshi batsman, first helped Bangladesh chase down target over 300 runs in ODI. His four of eight Test centuries came in winning cause while the latest 82 runs in the difficult fifth day pitch scripted Bangladesh first away victory against a top notch team. There are many 50s and 60s from Tamim and some cameo knock which gave the side a platform in a winning cause. Of late the batsman however has been blamed not to convert his half-century to century, which was a worrying sign. Tamim however looked determined to break the hoodoo in the first match and started watchfully. Seeing Sabbir Rahman playing with so confidently, Tamim urged the temptation of going after the bowlers which he liked most. While Sabbir played some eye-catching shot to reach his half-century quickly, Tamim was busy to tick the scoreboard with a series of singles and doubles. That was indeed a good strategy for the swashbuckling opener who lately has been giving away his wicket playing one shot too many. However after Sabbirs dismissal, he came out from the shell and unleashed some sublime shots from the repertoire. The cover drive and hook was particularly was a treat to watch. After reaching his fifty off 76 balls, he quickly reached 80s before resisted him from being tempted like the past. He waited for loose balls to punish and still needed just 51 balls to reach the second fifty which meant the century came off 127 balls. That was almost a chanceless innings, another masterclass from the best batsman of the country. In doing so, he brought up his eighth century that increased the difference of century tally with others including close follower Shakib Al Hasan who brought up his 33rd fifty in his 71 ball-72 runs knock in yesterdays match. Shakib and Tamim combined for a 144-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which is Bangladeshs highest partnership against Sri Lanka for any wicket. The partnership was the catalyst to steer Bangladesh to 324-5 their highest total against Sri Lanka, eclipsing the previous 260 for seven in Dhaka, 2010. It is also third highest total in Bangladeshs ODI history behind 326-3 and 329-6, all those came against Pakistan. Tamims odi tons at a glance Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Opposition Ground 154 138 7 6 111.59 Zimbabwe Bulawayo 132 135 15 3 97.77 Pakistan Dhaka 129 136 15 1 94.85 Ireland Dhaka 127 142 15 1 89.43 Sri Lanka Dambulla 125 120 13 3 104.16 England Dhaka 118 118 11 2 100.00 Afghanistan Dhaka 116* 116 17 1 100.00 Pakistan Dhaka 112 136 10 1 82.35 Sri Lanka Hambantota