GALLE (Kashmir English): Veteran Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has added another historic milestone to his name by breaking a record previously held by Pakistan’s Younis Khan. The 37-year-old scored a brilliant 163 runs in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, making him the oldest non-opener to score a Test century.
Rahim, aged 38 years and 39 days, became the oldest non-opener to score a Test century in Sri Lanka, surpassing Pakistan legend Younis Khan, who had held the record since 2015 when he scored a hundred at Pallekele at the age of 37 years and 216 days.
Mushfiqur Rahim becomes the oldest player to score a Test century in Sri Lanka:
- Mushfiqur Rahim – 38y 39d vs SL at Galle, 2025
- Younis Khan – 37y 216d vs SL at Pallekele, 2015
- Sachin Tendulkar – 37y 93d vs SL at Colombo, 2010
- Mahela Jayawardene – 37y 58d vs SA at Colombo, 2014
- Allan Border – 37y 43d vs SL at Moratuwa, 1992
This century marked Mushfiqur Rahim’s 12th in Test cricket, further establishing him as one of Bangladesh’s most reliable and accomplished batsmen.
Rahim’s gritty knock of 163 off 350 balls not only gave Bangladesh a much-needed anchor but also saw him overtake Mohammad Ashraful to become Bangladesh’s highest run-scorer in Tests on Sri Lankan soil.
Alongside these achievements, Mushfiqur Rahim also claimed a unique world record. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter also broke a rare global record, becoming the player with the most international runs (15,502) without bowling a single delivery.
He leapfrogged former Australian great Adam Gilchrist (15,461) to claim the top spot on this unique list.
Most International Runs Without Bowling a Delivery:
- Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) – 15,502
- Adam Gilchrist (AUS) – 15,461
- Quinton de Kock (SA) – 12,654
- Jos Buttler (ENG) – 11,881
- Jonny Bairstow (ENG) – 11,581
His remarkable knock came during a key partnership with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who also scored 148 runs. Together, they added a massive 247-run stand, which laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s total of 484/9 by the end of day two. Despite rain delays, Mushfiqur Rahim’s resilience and control helped steady the innings and build momentum for his team.
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