In a surprising turn of events, Litton Das, one of Bangladesh's senior cricketers, concluded the Test series against Australia with an alarming statistic—an average of zero runs in three innings. This performance not only raises questions about his form but also places him alongside historical figures in cricket history.
Das' Unwanted Test Record
During the series, Das faced Mitchell Starc, who proved to be a formidable opponent. In the final Test match held in Mackay, Das was dismissed for a duck in both innings. This led to his inclusion in an exclusive and undesirable group of cricketers who have averaged zero in three or more Test innings in Australia.
Historical Comparisons
| Player | Span | Match | Innings | Runs | Average |
|---|
| Litton Das | 2026-2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ashish Nehra | 2003-2003 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 |
| CR Rangachari | 1948-1948 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chanaka Welegedara | 2012-2012 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
Match Performance Recap
The Bangladesh national team entered the series with optimism after a stunning victory over the reigning World Test Champions Australia in Darwin. In that match, Bangladesh posted a remarkable 426 runs, highlighting the potential of players like Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto. However, the second Test saw a significant decline in performance.
Australia's Dominance
Australia hit back hard in the subsequent match, showcasing their superior bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc, who dismissed Das three times throughout the series. This culminated in a devastating defeat for Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs, concluding the two-match series at a 1-1 draw.
Statistical Overview
The team struggled significantly in this match, managing only 64 runs in the first innings followed by 95 in the second. This dismal performance stood in stark contrast to Australia’s first innings total of 210 runs, which was more than enough to seal the victory.
Starc's performance throughout the match was unmatched, as he took 6 wickets for just 12 runs in the first innings, followed by 4 for 39 in the second, earning him the Player of the Match title. As Australia prepares for their upcoming challenges against Zimbabwe and South Africa, the focus will be on how they can maintain their momentum while Bangladesh needs to reassess their batting strategies.