New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: Key takeaways from the Test series

#4 A mixed bag for Bangladesh's batting

Mominul Haque's lack of runs in this series was very disappointing for Bangladesh fans

The tour produced good performances from three batsmen in the visitor’s line-up. Tamim Iqbal once again showed how good he is with three brilliant innings. After struggling a bit in the last series, he is back to his best. The strokes are as crisp as they used to be and he is playing with the flair that distinguishes him.

The captain Mahmudullah showed that he is now the most reliable batsman in the team. His brilliant hundred in the second innings of the second Test followed by another good innings in the second – when everything else was falling apart – is a testament to his tenacity and gritty style of batting. He may not be as naturally talented as Tamim but possesses that inclination for accumulating runs that makes batsmen succeed at this level.

Soumya Sarkar too had a good time in the first Test. He has been tried as an opener but middle-order seems to be the best spot for him.

But there were disappointments also. Mominul Haque didn’t live up to the expectations. A batsman who has scored big runs at home seemed out of his depth in these conditions. His minimal footwork and great hand-eye coordination may be great in Bangladesh but not so when playing in places like New Zealand.

Liton Das’s efforts were also not anything to write home about. Shadman Islam disappointed as an opener while Mohammed Mithun too endured a lean patch. With Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan bound to come back, these players may be in danger of losing their spots.