In a nail-biting Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, Bangladesh’s experienced batsman Mushfiqur Rahim made history by shattering a record held by Pakistan’s great player Younis Khan.
Rahim reached his 12th Test century, the oldest non-opening batsman to score a century on Sri Lankan soil. He did so at the age of 38 years and 39 days, breaking Younis Khan’s previous record set when he had scored a century at 37 years and 216 days of age against Sri Lanka in 2015.
A Landmark Knock of 163 Runs
Rahim’s century was not only a landmark moment—it was also an exercise in patience and skill. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman made 163 runs off 350 balls, stabilizing Bangladesh’s innings and demonstrating his capacity to construct long-form innings under pressure.
His effort played a significant role in steadying the Bangladesh lineup and establishing a competitive platform against the hosts at a cricketing venue where conditions tended to favor bowlers.
Bangladesh’s Leading Test Scorers in Sri Lanka
With this magnificent innings, Mushfiqur Rahim also surpassed Mohammad Ashraful to be Bangladesh’s top run-scorer in Test matches in Sri Lanka. It’s yet another feather in Rahim’s cap, who has been one of the most consistent and dependable Bangladesh batters across tough away conditions.
World Record: Most International Runs Without Bowling a Single Ball
Alongside his batting records, Rahim established a fantastic world record. He is now the record holder for most international runs accumulated without ever bowling an official delivery.
Mushfiqur Rahim: 15,502 international runs
Previous record holder – Adam Gilchrist (Australia): 15,461 international runs
The record serves to highlight Rahim’s remarkable longevity and consistency with the bat in all three forms of the game without ever having to turn his arm over.
Final Thoughts
Mushfiqur Rahim’s recent adventures in Galle further solidify his status as Bangladesh’s finest cricketer. His record-breaking hundred not only rewrote history textbooks but also reminded everyone of the importance of experience, grit, and perseverance in Test cricket.
As Bangladesh builds its future, Rahim’s presence on and off the field will continue to be important in molding the next crop of players.