Mushfiqur Rahim Breaks Younis Khan’s Test Record with Heroic Century Against Sri Lanka

GALLE, Sri Lanka – June 2025:
Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim has created history in the ongoing 1st Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium by breaking multiple records, including surpassing Younis Khan’s milestone and setting a unique world record.

🥇 Mushfiqur Rahim Becomes Oldest Non-Opener to Score a Test Century

The 37-year-old wicketkeeper-batter smashed his 12th Test century, scoring a resilient 163 off 350 deliveries. With this knock, Rahim became the oldest non-opener in Test cricket history to score a century, overtaking Pakistan legend Younis Khan, who previously held the record after scoring a ton at 37 years and 216 days in 2015—also against Sri Lanka.

🌍 Most International Runs Without Bowling a Single Delivery

Mushfiqur Rahim also achieved a world-first milestone by becoming the player with the most international runs without bowling a single ball:

🔢 Top 5 Players – Most Runs Without Bowling

He surpassed Australia’s Adam Gilchrist, who previously held the top spot with 15,461 runs across formats.

🇧🇩 Rahim Becomes Bangladesh’s Top Test Scorer in Sri Lanka

Rahim also overtook Mohammad Ashraful to become Bangladesh’s highest Test run-scorer on Sri Lankan soil, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest batters in Bangladesh cricket history.

🔥 Bangladesh’s Batting Highlights – Day 2 at Galle

Despite a strong start, Bangladesh’s innings saw dramatic twists on Day 2:

Key Performances:

• Mushfiqur Rahim – 163 (350 balls) 🏏

• Najmul Hossain Shanto – 148 (279 balls)

• Litton Das – 90 (off 185 balls)

Two massive partnerships drove Bangladesh’s dominance:

• 🧱 264-run stand between Shanto and Rahim

• ⚡ 149-run partnership between Rahim and Litton Das

However, things turned sour after a two-hour rain delay, which triggered a Sri Lankan fightback. Bangladesh lost five wickets for just 61 runs in the final session.

⛈️ Collapse After Rain: Bangladesh Finish Day 2 on 484/9

After a commanding position, Bangladesh’s batting lineup suffered a collapse:

• Jaker Ali – 8

• Nayeem Hasan – 11

• Taijul Islam – 6

Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana remained not out, with both batsmen yet to open their account. The pair will resume the innings on Day 3.

🔍 Why This Innings Matters

• 🏅 Rahim’s century redefines endurance and class at the twilight of his career

• 📈 Boosts Bangladesh’s confidence in overseas Test conditions

• 🏆 Adds new records to Rahim’s already impressive international legacy

📌 Summary: Mushfiqur Rahim Test Record Highlights

• ✅ 12th Test Century – Most by a Bangladeshi wicketkeeper

• ✅ Oldest non-opener to score a Test century

• ✅ Most international runs (15,502) without bowling a ball

• ✅ Highest Test run-scorer for Bangladesh in Sri Lanka

📰 Related:

👉 [Shanto’s Career-Best Knock Sets Up Bangladesh’s Big Total]
👉 [Litton Das Misses Century But Strengthens Middle Order]

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