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Rahim Hits Ton in 100th Test, Joins Cricket Elite
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mushfiqur Rahim scored 106 in his 100th Test match.
- He joins an elite group of cricketers to score a century in their 100th Test.
- Bangladesh achieved a strong first-innings total of 476.
Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name in cricketing history by scoring a century in his 100th Test appearance, a milestone previously achieved by only a select few legends. This century marks Rahim as the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach this significant landmark. His disciplined knock of 106 runs was crucial in setting a strong foundation for his team.
The seasoned batter's achievement places him alongside distinguished players like Colin Cowdrey and Javed Miandad, who also scored centuries in their 100th Test matches. Rahim's performance, bolstered by a vital 108-run partnership with Litton Das, significantly contributed to Bangladesh's formidable first-innings total of 476.
Bangladesh, already leading the series 1-0, further asserted their dominance over Ireland in the second Test. The team's batting performance, highlighted by Rahim's century and Litton Das's 128, put them in a commanding position, aiming for a series sweep.
