• Mushfiqur Rahim scored a resolute century on Day 4 of the Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan vs Bangladesh.

  • Rahim showcased his remarkable resilience and guided Bangladesh to a solid position.

PAK vs BAN: Fans react as Mushfiqur Rahim smashes his maiden Test century against Pakistan on Day 4 of 1st Test
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On Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh‘s Mushfiqur Rahim‘s resolute century stood out as the key highlight of the morning session. Resuming alongside Liton Das, Rahim showcased his remarkable resilience and skill, guiding Bangladesh to a solid position at 389/6 by lunch. His innings was characterized by steadfast concentration, effectively countering Pakistan’s challenging bowling attack. Rahim’s century was met with an enthusiastic celebration as he raised his bat and roared in triumph, acknowledging the significance of his milestone.

Mushfiqur Rahim: Joining the elite club

In addition to his century, Rahim achieved a notable career milestone. He became only the second Bangladesh batters to surpass 15,000 runs in international cricket, joining Tamim Iqbal in this elite category. This milestone came during his 28th Test fifty, further solidifying his reputation as one of Bangladesh’s cricketing legends. Rahim’s career statistics are impressive, with over 5,700 runs in Tests, more than 7,300 in ODIs, and around 1,500 in T20Is. His consistent performances have been a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s success over the years.

Bangladesh’s progress: A strong response

At lunch, Bangladesh was positioned at 389 for 6, with Mushfiqur unbeaten on 101 from 208 balls and Mehedi Hasan Miraz contributing 17 from 44 deliveries. Despite losing Liton Das, who was dismissed for 56 by a delivery from Naseem Shah, the team added 73 runs in 25 overs during the morning session, maintaining a steady run-rate. Rahim’s innings was instrumental in Bangladesh’s response to Pakistan’s first innings total of 448/6, demonstrating a strong comeback and setting the stage for a competitive contest.

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Century milestone: A historic achievement

Rahim’s century came during the 116th over of Bangladesh’s innings, marking his eleventh Test century. His achievement surpassed Iqbal’s tally of ten centuries, placing him second on the list of Bangladesh’s leading century-makers in Test cricket, behind only Mominul Haque. Rahim’s exceptional innings, alongside significant contributions from Shadman Islam, Das, and Mominul Haque, has placed Bangladesh in a promising position. As they head into the lunch break on Day 4, the Tigers are eyeing a crucial lead in response to Pakistan’s formidable total.

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