Sunil Joshi’s all-round performance at Dhaka (10-13 November 2000)
The 90’s cricket fans must be very well aware of Sunil Joshi. The slow-left arm bowler was the player of the match in India’s first-ever Test against Bangladesh. Despite Bangladesh’s good performance in the first innings, Sunil Joshi managed to take five wickets for his team. He grabbed scalps at regular intervals when the team needed it the most.
On the other hand, India scored 429 in their 1st innings with the contribution from every batsman. Skipper Ganguly made a valuable 84 while Joshi once again proved to be a gem for his side as he scored 92 with the help of nine boundaries. Team India thumped Bangladesh by nine wickets after the hosts collapsed for just 91 runs in their 2nd innings. In the 2nd innings also, Joshi took three wickets at an economy of 1.50.
Sachin Tendulkar’s 248* at Dhaka (10-13 December 2004)
After sending back the hosts Bangladesh for just 184 in their 1st innings, something iconic was written for Sachin fans. Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar scored his career-best 248 in this game when India came out to bat in their 1st innings. The maestro was unstoppable as he hit 35 boundaries in his iconic innings. His outstanding show helped his team to achieve the huge total of 526 runs.
With a 300-plus run lead, Ganguly’s army was all set to win this battle and they did it in style with the help of Pathan power. The Baroda guy took six wickets in the 2nd innings; handing India a massive victory by an innings and 140 runs. Though Irfan Pathan was named as the Player of the Match with 11 wickets, it was little master Sachin Tendulkar, who stole the show with his superb double-century.