Bangladesh’s batter, Litton Das, has scored his fourth Test century, showcasing his classy batting skills with a hundred off 171 balls against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The team collapsed early, reaching 26/6, but a crucial 165-run partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Litton Das steadied the innings. Mehidy Hasan scored 78 runs, while the 29-year-old Litton stayed strong, not only scoring valuable runs but also taking the lead against Pakistan.
Litton seems to have a special liking for facing Pakistan, consistently putting up impressive performances against them.
Runs against Pakistan
Throughout his Test career, Litton has scored the second-most runs against Pakistan, just behind Sri Lanka. Playing his fifth Test against Pakistan, he has amassed over 400 runs including two centuries against the side led by Shan Masood.
Litton’s performance against Bangladesh
| Runs | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Rawalpindi | 7 Feb 2020 |
| 29 | Rawalpindi | 7 Feb 2020 |
| 114 | Chattogram | 26 Nov 2021 |
| 59 | Chattogram | 26 Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Mirpur | 4 Dec 2021 |
| 45 | Mirpur | 4 Dec 2021 |
| 56 | Rawalpindi | 21 Aug 2024 |
| DNB | Rawalpindi | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 104* | Rawalpindi | 30 Aug 2024 |
Litton Das’ performance against countries
| Country | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 |
| v Afghanistan | 2 | 117 | 66* | 39 | 0 | 1 |
| v India | 5 | 265 | 73 | 37.85 | 0 | 1 |
| v Ireland | 1 | 66 | 43 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| v New Zealand | 4 | 260 | 102 | 37.14 | 1 | 1 |
| v Pakistan | 5 | 446 | 114 | 63.71 | 2 | 2 |
| v South Africa | 6 | 251 | 70 | 25.1 | 0 | 2 |
| v Sri Lanka | 9 | 594 | 141 | 37.12 | 1 | 4 |
| v West Indies | 7 | 427 | 71 | 32.84 | 0 | 4 |
| v Zimbabwe | 4 | 195 | 95 | 32.5 | 0 | 2 |
Excelling on Pakistani Soil
Litton Das’s record on Pakistani soil is also noteworthy. After New Zealand, where he has scored more than 250 runs in four matches, Pakistan has been his most productive overseas destination. In just three matches in Pakistan, Litton has crossed the 200-run mark. In contrast, he has struggled to score more than 200 runs in countries like India, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Other than in Bangladesh, Litton’s highest score on foreign soil came against Pakistan, surpassing his previous best of 102 runs in New Zealand. Clearly, Litton Das enjoys playing against Pakistan, as his consistent performances reflect his comfort and skill against their bowling attack.
Litton Das’ performance on foreign soil
| Country | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in India | 2 | 80 | 35 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| in New Zealand | 4 | 260 | 102 | 37.14 | 1 | 1 |
| in Pakistan | 3 | 222 | 104* | 74 | 1 | 1 |
| in South Africa | 4 | 198 | 70 | 24.75 | 0 | 1 |
| in Sri Lanka | 3 | 115 | 50 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| in West Indies | 4 | 173 | 53 | 21.62 | 0 | 1 |
| in Zimbabwe | 1 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 0 | 1 |
