Shadman Islam Profile, Bangladesh

Shadman Islam International Career Test Profile, Stats and Records:

Shadman Islam Anik has established himself as a technically sound and patient opening batsman who represents Bangladesh on the international stage, and is known for his traditional defensive technique, his ability to leave balls pitching outside the off-stump and his knack for tiring out opposition bowlers. 

Shadman has been a solid anchor at the top of the order in the last few years in the Test matches and has carried his good domestic form to the international arena.

Here is a detailed overview of Shadman Islam’s career internationally. 

Shadman Islam Test Profile 

Full Name: Shadman Islam Anik

Born: May 18, 1995, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Batting Style: Left-handed batsman

Bowling Style: Slow Left-arm Orthodox

Role: Opening batsman (Opener)

Current International Status: Regular opening batsman for the Bangladesh Test team

Shadman made his mark in the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, where he was the tournament's highest run-scorer. Unlike the modern-day batsmen who are inclined to an aggressive multi-format style, Shadman’s game is naturally suited for Test cricket.

His entire focus is on playing long innings; for him, his wicket is extremely precious, and he carefully shepherds the innings forward. That is precisely why he is a unique player for the Bangladesh Test team.

Shadman Islam Test Debut 

Shadman Islam's test debut took place during the home series against the West Indies on November 30, 2018, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, where he stepped onto the field as Bangladesh's 94th cap holder, a 23-year-old opening batsman, and made a profound impression in his very first innings.

He played a highly composed and gritty innings, scoring 76 runs off 199 balls, including 6 fours, that laid a strong foundation for Bangladesh before being dismissed by Devendra Bishoo, thereby helping the team secure a historic victory by an innings and 184 runs.

Shadman Islam Test Stats and Records 

Here is a detailed look at Shadman Islam's Test stats and records, including his runs, averages, and batting highlights, such as –

Shadman Islam Test Runs

Shadman Islam's test runs total 1,423 in 51 innings across 27 matches of his career for Bangladesh while playing as a specialist opening batsman whose primary role is to face the new ball and lay a strong foundation for the innings.

Shadman Islam Test Strike Rate and Average

Shadman Islam's test average of 29.04 highlights his steady, disciplined style at the top of the order. This patient's approach is reflected in a career red-ball strike rate of 49.42. 

Shadman Islam Test Sixes and Fours

Shadman Islam's test sixes are rare, with only 3 maximums on his record. He prefers finding the gaps along the ground, relying on his 165 boundaries to score runs safely.

Shadman Islam Test Centuries and Half-Centuries

Shadman Islam's test centuries list includes 2 hundreds, both against Zimbabwe and 8 fifties, but no Shadman Islam test double century has been registered yet.

Shadman Islam Test Highest Score

Shadman Islam's test record registered a highest score of 120 runs against Zimbabwe during the second Test match of the Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh in 2025.

Shadman Islam Test Milestones and Achievements

Here are some of the key Shadman Islam Test career milestones and achievements that shaped his red-ball cricket journey.

• Crossed the 1,000 Test Runs Mark: He became a solid opening batsman to reach the milestone of 1,000 runs for Bangladesh in red-ball cricket.
• Important half-centuries: Shadman Islam's test record 8 half-centuries, with which he has played a crucial role in saving wickets and managing the innings in the initial sessions against fast bowlers.
• Brilliant debut innings: Shadman Islam's first test match made a brilliant start to his international career by batting a fighting 76 against the West Indies in Mirpur in November 2018.
• First Test century: Shadman Islam's Test career has the maiden century of 115 against Zimbabwe in Harare in July 2021. 
• Historical record on Indian soil: He became the first Bangladesh opener to reach a half-century during the second test match of the Indian tour in September 2024. 
• Most recent Performance: Shadman Islam's last Test match scored 13 in the first innings and 10 runs in the second innings against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur in May 2026.

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