Mushfiqur Rahim shone for Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
The veteran batter’s performance was a key factor in his team’s strong showing. He reached a fine fifty in the opening session.
Rahim’s Record-Breaking Innings
Rahim was eventually out after scoring 71 runs. This innings marked his 42nd 50-plus score in Tests, surpassing Tamim Iqbal’s record of 41 to become the Bangladesh batter with the most 50-plus scores.
Mushfiqur brought up his 29th Test fifty in the third over of the morning session, nudging Shaheen Shah Afridi for a single. He had resumed the day on 48.
Mushfiqur’s innings of 71 came off 179 balls and included eight fours.
Partnerships and Dismissals
Liton Das and Mushfiqur tried to build a strong partnership before Abbas dismissed Liton for 33. Their partnership amounted to 62 runs.
On Day 1, Mushfiqur added 75 runs with Mominul Haque, who scored 91. Mushfiqur was eventually dismissed by Shaheen Afridi.
Rahim’s Test Career Stats
- Mushfiqur owns 29 fifties and 13 tons.
- He has scored 6,581 runs from 101 matches at 38.94.
- 637 of his runs have come against Pakistan at 42.46, including three 50s and one 100.
Home Ground Advantage
3,833 of Mushfiqur’s Test runs have been scored at home, averaging 39.11. This includes 26 scores of 50 or more, seven of which are centuries.
During his innings, the veteran also surpassed 9,500 First-Class runs. His 45th fifty in the format has taken him to 9,555 runs from 156 matches at 39-plus, including 20 centuries.
Bangladesh resumed their innings at 301/4 and reached 380/7 by lunch.