Bangladesh

Mahmudullah

Born: February 04, 1986, Mymensingh

Mahmudullah bio

Mohammad Mahmudullah is a professional cricketer from Bangladesh known for his skills as an all-rounder. Born in Mymensingh, a district located in the northern part of Dhaka, Mahmudullah began his cricket journey in his hometown before making his mark on the international stage.

Mahmudullah’s cricket career started to gain momentum when he participated in the ACC U15 tournament in 2000 after moving to the capital city. He further showcased his talent in the 2004 U19 World Cup held in Bangladesh. The following year, he made his first-class debut for Bangladesh A and also had the opportunity to play for MCC Young Cricketers.

The all-rounder’s breakthrough in international cricket came in 2007 when he made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Sri Lanka. Initially considered a limited-overs specialist, Mahmudullah’s performance in the early stages of his career was promising but not exceptional. However, his eight-wicket haul in his Test debut against West Indies in 2009 changed his fortune. Notably, he averaged an impressive 193 with the bat in the subsequent ODI tri-series against India and Sri Lanka.

Mahmudullah’s most iconic moment came when he scored his first and only international century during a Test match against New Zealand in Hamilton. His elegant drives through the covers drew comparisons to the legendary Indian batsman VVS Laxman, captivating the crowd’s attention.

One of Mahmudullah’s standout performances was in the home ODI series against West Indies in 2012, where he scored a crucial 159 runs. His innings held the team together and ultimately led to a match-winning victory. However, for the next two years, Mahmudullah faced a slump in form and consistently struggled to replicate his earlier successes.

Despite the challenges, Mahmudullah regained his form during the 2014 winter series against Zimbabwe. This performance solidified his place in the 2015 World Cup squad, where he represented Bangladesh on the international stage.

Off the field, Mahmudullah is known for his disciplined approach to the game. He is a hardworking and dedicated individual who consistently strives to improve his skills. Mahmudullah’s ability to bowl tidy offspin and contribute with the bat in the middle order makes him a valuable asset to the team.

As of now, Mahmudullah continues to play an active role in Bangladesh cricket. Although he has faced his fair share of ups and downs throughout his career, he remains a respected and admired figure in the cricketing community. With his talent and determination, it is certain that Mahmudullah will continue to make significant contributions to Bangladeshi cricket in the future.

Mahmudullah career stats

Batting stats

Batting Matches Innings Nos Runs High score Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St
Tests 50 94 7 2914 150* 33.49 5456 53.4 5 16 338 24 38 1
T20Is 121 113 23 2122 64* 23.57 1809 117.3 0 6 161 64 46 0
ODIs 229 199 51 5348 128* 36.13 6959 76.85 4 28 402 92 81 0
FC 114 204 20 6557 152 35.63 - - 14 32 - - 98 1
List A 345 310 63 9166 130 37.1 - - 8 54 - - 132 0
T20s 303 279 56 5573 70* 24.99 4653 119.77 0 20 422 185 126 0

Bowling stats

Bowling Matches Innings Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w
Tests 50 66 3423 1958 43 5/51 8/110 45.53 3.43 79.6 0 1 0
T20Is 121 70 845 1012 38 3/10 3/10 26.63 7.18 22.2 0 0 0
ODIs 229 151 4350 3791 82 3/4 3/4 46.23 5.22 53 0 0 0
FC 114 - 9111 5026 143 7/94 - 35.14 3.3 63.7 4 3 1
List A 345 - 8065 6610 175 5/66 5/66 37.77 4.91 46 1 1 0
T20s 303 197 2774 3265 131 3/6 3/6 24.92 7.06 21.1 0 0 0

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