The two-match bilateral Test series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will start on January 1 of the following year. New Zealand are much ahead of Bangladesh in terms of Test statistics between the two countries. Bangladesh have never won a Test match against New Zealand, despite the fact that they have faced fifteen times in the format. Some players will be able to achieve personal milestones in the series. This article highlighted a few expected personal milestones that can be achieved during the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022.
Attainable personal milestones in the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022
Cricketers strive for individual success in addition to giving their all for the team. It is possible to accomplish individual records by regularly playing for the national team. Here are some personal milestones that could be reached in forthcoming Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test series.
5000 Test Runs
Mushfiqur Rahim just needs 144 runs to get 5,000 runs in Test cricket. He has a 37.06 batting average and has scored 4,856 runs in 142 innings.
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13000 International Runs
If Mushfiqur Rahim scores 98 runs in the NZ vs BAN Test series in 2022, he would become the second Bangladesh cricketer after Tamim Iqbal to reach 13,000 international runs.
1000 Test Runs
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz needs only 43 runs to get 1,000 Test runs. He has 957 runs with a 20.36 average in 54 innings.
4000 International Runs
Mominul Haque needs 20 runs to get 4,000 international runs. In 117 innings, he has 3,980 runs.
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150 Test Wickets
Left-arm orthodox spinner Taijul Islam needs only 6 more wickets to join Shakib Al Hasan as the second Bangladeshi player to reach 150 Test wickets. He has 144 wickets in 35 Test matches.
100 International Wickets
Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed has 98 international wickets and just needs two more to get 100 international scalps.
50 Test Dismissals
Liton Das has 47 Test dismissals to date, and he only needs three more to reach 50 in Test cricket.
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50 International Catches
Liton Das needs one catch and Mehidy Miraz needs two to reach 50 international catches.
13000 International Runs
Martin Guptill of New Zealand needs 188 runs to reach the 13,000 international run mark.
4000 International Runs
All-rounder Henry Nicholls needs 173 runs to get 4,000 international runs.
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150 International Wickets
Matt Henry has taken 142 wickets in 75 international matches. On the international level, he needs 8 more wickets to hit the 150-wicket mark.
350 International Catches
Ross Taylor needs four more catches to reach 350 international catches.
150 International Catches
Tim Southee has 146 catches in 316 games, and he only needs four more to get 150 international catches.
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300 International Wickets
Trent Boult has 292 wickets in 73 international matches. He only needs 8 more international wickets to achieve the 300-wicket mark.
50 International Wickets
Colin de Grandhomme needs three wickets and Ajaz Patel needs seven to achieve the 50-wicket mark in international cricket.
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Verdict
Cricketers from both countries will have the potential to achieve personal milestones during the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022. However, the primary objective for both teams would be to perform well as a team in the series. The host New Zealand will be aiming for a clean sweep of Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh's big priority would be to qualify for the ICC Test Championship, which they can do by drawing at least one match in the series. Earning points will not be difficult if the team tigers give their best effort in the series. Overall, the Bangladesh Test team will face a difficult challenge in the upcoming series.