Mushfiqur Rahim Makes History as First Bangladeshi to Score 7,000 Test Runs

Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Bangladeshi player to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket. Achieving this milestone during the second Test against West Indies, he continues to set records and inspire future generations. Having previously reached 5,000 and 6,000 runs, his journey reflects his dedication and skill. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Rahim's contributions to the game are significant, making him a key figure in Bangladesh's cricketing landscape. Discover more about his remarkable achievements and what lies ahead for this cricketing legend.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 9, 2026, 23:46 IST

Historic Milestone for Mushfiqur Rahim

On November 9, in Sylhet, Bangladesh, veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first player from Bangladesh to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket. This milestone was reached during the concluding day of the second Test against the West Indies, as reported by a sports news outlet.

Mushfiqur accomplished this significant achievement by taking a single off West Indies spinner Roston Chase, bringing his score to nine runs shortly after the lunch break. Initially, he seemed unaware of the milestone until his teammates in the dressing room stood to applaud him.

At 39 years old, Mushfiqur had missed the first Test of the series due to a finger injury but made a strong comeback in the second match, adding yet another accolade to his illustrious career.

Previously, he was the first Bangladeshi batter to reach the 5,000 and 6,000 run marks in Test cricket, achieving these milestones in 2022 and 2024, respectively.

As per the sports news outlet, Mominul Haque follows Mushfiqur on the list of Bangladesh's highest Test run-scorers with 5,293 runs, while former player Tamim Iqbal ranks third.

Mushfiqur has also recorded 14 Test centuries, including a personal best of 219 not out. Mominul and Tamim have scored 13 and 10 centuries, respectively.

Earlier in the ongoing Sylhet Test, Mushfiqur's record for the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter was surpassed when Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 242.

Having made his international debut in 2005, Mushfiqur is recognized as Bangladesh's most seasoned Test cricketer. He is currently participating in his 107th Test and was the first player from Bangladesh to play in 100 Test matches, achieving this milestone in November 2025.

Initially starting his career as a lower-middle-order batter and wicketkeeper, he took 20 Tests to reach his first 1,000 runs. His batting contributions grew significantly after he became the captain of the Bangladesh team in 2011.

Notably, he has achieved the remarkable feat of moving from 6,000 to 7,000 Test runs in just 25 innings, showcasing his consistency in the format.

In addition to his Test accomplishments, Mushfiqur has scored 6,697 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 1,495 runs in T20 Internationals. He has since retired from both limited-overs formats, according to the sports news outlet.