Hasan Mahmud's 6-90 in Sylhet puts him alongside Nathan Lyon in elite Test list
Synopsis
Hasan Mahmud has joined Nathan Lyon in a unique club — just two bowlers in Test history to claim their first five fifers in five different countries. His 6-90 in Sylhet came complete with a near-miss hat-trick, adding fresh drama to one of cricket's most unexpected fast-bowling stories of the decade.
Key Takeaways
Hasan Mahmud took 6-90 on Day 2 of the second Test vs West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 6 November 2026 .
This was his fifth Test five-wicket haul , each taken in a different country — making him only the second bowler ever to achieve this, after Nathan Lyon .
His fifers span Pakistan, India, Australia, Abu Dhabi , and now Bangladesh .
Mahmud came close to a second Test hat-trick in successive matches; a DRS review by Joshua Bishop narrowly denied him.
In October 2026 , he became the first Bangladesh fast bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket, against Afghanistan.
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud delivered another landmark performance on 6 November 2026, claiming 6 for 90 in the first innings of the second Test against West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The haul made him only the second bowler in Test history — alongside Australia's Nathan Lyon — to take his first five Test five-wicket hauls in five different countries.
The Historic Milestone
Mahmud's fifth Test fifer came on Day 2 of the Sylhet Test, extending a remarkable streak of overseas and cross-continental dominance. His five fifers have been spread across Pakistan (5-43 vs Pakistan, Rawalpindi, 2024), India (5-83 vs India, Chennai, 2024), Australia (6-55 vs Australia, Darwin, 2026), Abu Dhabi (5-55 vs Afghanistan, 2026), and now Bangladesh (6-90 vs West Indies, 2026).
Before Mahmud, only Nathan Lyon had achieved this feat. The Australian off-spinner took his first five Test fifers in Sri Lanka (5-34, 2011), West Indies (5-68, 2012), India (7-94, 2013), Melbourne (5-50, 2013), and South Africa (5-130, 2014).
Key Wickets in Sylhet
Mahmud's spell was full of drama. He dismissed centurion Amir Jangoo for 133, then trapped Roston Chase for a golden duck off successive deliveries to come agonisingly close to a hat-trick. Joshua Bishop was initially given out LBW, but a review overturned the decision after technology confirmed an inside edge, denying Mahmud a second hat-trick in as many Tests.
A Bowler on the Fastest Rise
Mahmud had already made history in October 2026 when he claimed a hat-trick in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, becoming the first Bangladesh fast bowler to take a Test hat-trick. That came on the back of his match-defining 6-55 in Darwin, which played a central role in Bangladesh's historic first Test win over Australia in August 2026. Notably, this is his fifth consecutive Test match in which he has taken five or more wickets in an innings — a run that places him firmly among the most dangerous fast bowlers currently active in the format.
What to Watch Next
With the second Test against West Indies still unfolding, Mahmud's performance gives Bangladesh a commanding platform from Day 2. Should he add more wickets in the second innings, he could further cement his standing in the ICC Test bowling rankings. The cricket world will be watching closely to see whether this rapid ascent — from relative unknown to Test-history maker in under two years — continues.
Point of View
But its geography: each fifer on a different surface, in a different climate, against a different opponent. The comparison with Nathan Lyon is instructive because Lyon took three years to accumulate his five; Mahmud has done it in under two. The more urgent question is whether Bangladesh's cricket infrastructure — scheduling, workload management, support staff — can sustain a bowler this valuable through a punishing international calendar without burnout or injury derailing a career still in its ascendancy.
NationPress
6 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What record did Hasan Mahmud set in the Sylhet Test against West Indies?
Hasan Mahmud became only the second bowler in Test history to take his first five Test five-wicket hauls in five different countries, joining Australia's Nathan Lyon. He claimed 6-90 in the first innings of the second Test at Sylhet on 6 November 2026.
In which countries has Hasan Mahmud taken his five Test fifers?
Mahmud's five Test fifers have come in Pakistan (5-43 vs Pakistan, 2024), India (5-83 vs India, 2024), Australia (6-55 vs Australia, 2026), Abu Dhabi (5-55 vs Afghanistan, 2026), and Bangladesh (6-90 vs West Indies, 2026).
Why was Hasan Mahmud denied a hat-trick in the Sylhet Test?
Mahmud dismissed Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase off successive deliveries, but Joshua Bishop — the next batter — was given out LBW on the third ball. Bishop successfully reviewed the decision; technology showed an inside edge, overturning the dismissal and denying Mahmud the hat-trick.
When did Hasan Mahmud take his first Test hat-trick?
Mahmud took his first Test hat-trick in October 2026 during the one-off Test against Afghanistan, becoming the first Bangladesh fast bowler to achieve the feat in Test cricket.
How does Nathan Lyon's comparable record compare to Mahmud's?
Nathan Lyon took his first five Test fifers across Sri Lanka, West Indies, India, Melbourne, and South Africa between 2011 and 2014 — a span of roughly three years. Mahmud has matched the feat in under two years, spread across Pakistan, India, Australia, Abu Dhabi, and Bangladesh from 2024 to 2026.
