Taijul Islam achieves 19th five-wicket haul in Zimbabwe Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam recorded his 19th Test five-wicket haul with figures of 7 for 138 against Zimbabwe. This achievement ties him with Shakib Al Hasan and surpasses Mitchell Starc, positioning him among the top left-arm bowlers for five-wicket hauls. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe secured their largest-ever Test victory by an innings and 85 runs, with a commanding first-innings total of 410. Taijul's performance, however, was overshadowed by Zimbabwe’s dominance throughout the match. The victory marks a historic milestone for Zimbabwe, as it is their biggest win in Test cricket history.
- •Zimbabwe won the one-off Test by an innings and 85 runs.
- •Taijul's seven-wicket haul came in 107 Test innings.
- •Zimbabwe posted 410 runs in their first innings.
- •Taijul now shares fourth place for five-wicket hauls among left-arm bowlers.
- •This victory marks Zimbabwe's biggest win in Test cricket history.
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"Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam achieved a significant personal milestone, securing his 19th Test five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe. This feat places him among the top left-arm bowlers globally, drawing level with Shakib Al Hasan and surpassing Mitchell Starc. Despite Taijul's individual success, Zimbabwe secured their largest-ever Test victory by an innings and 85 runs.
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