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Historic 7,000 Runs for Mushfiqur Rahim
9 Nov
Summary
- Mushfiqur Rahim is first Bangladeshi to score 7,000 Test runs.
- He reached the milestone in his 107th Test match.
- Rahim has scored 14 centuries and 30 half-centuries in Tests.
Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Bangladeshi player to achieve 7,000 runs in Test matches. This significant achievement occurred on November 9, 2026, during the second Test against the West Indies in Sylhet. Rahim reached the 7,000-run mark in his 197th innings, spanning his 107th Test appearance.
His distinguished career, which began in 2005, includes 14 centuries and 30 half-centuries in the Test format. Rahim's remarkable consistency places him atop the list of Bangladeshi batters with the most Test runs, ahead of former captains and prominent players. He also holds a notable position in World Test Championship run-scoring for Bangladesh.
