Mushfiqur's lucky coin, and tons of runs

Jan 13, 2017

It was a lovely day for cricket in Wellington•Getty Images

Shakib Al Hasan, batting overnight, took a blow on the ankle from a wayward Tim Southee throw•Getty Images

New Zealand had no luck in getting rid of Shakib either. Here BJ Watling attempts to run him out, but he is safe•AFP

He didn't stop there, continuing to frustrate New Zealand as the 300 of the partnership came up•Getty Images

The pair was eventually separated by Trent Boult, who had Mushfiqur caught behind on 159. Shakib also fell not long after, and Bangladesh ended the day on a whopping 542 for 7•AFP

New Zealand got together before the start of play, no doubt hoping to have greater impact with the ball than on day one•Getty Images

Mushfiqur Rahim copped a couple of blows, too, to his hand•Getty Images

Shakib went on to a hundred and accumulated his highest Test score•Getty Images

Shakib kept going too, registering his maiden double-ton in Test cricket•Getty Images

But he could not be dislodged, resolute in defence as the pair built up the total•Getty Images

Mushfiqur also got to a century, and brought out his lucky coin when he got to the landmark•AFP

The partnership grew into Bangladesh's highest ever for any wicket in Test cricket: 359•Getty Images