Mushfiqur Rahim

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Mushfiqur Rahim Profile

Mushfiqur Rahim stands tall as one of Bangladesh’s most iconic cricketers. Since his debut in 2005, Rahim has been a cornerstone of the national team, both as a reliable middle-order batsman and a skilled wicketkeeper. Born in Bogra, his journey from a young enthusiast to a national hero is nothing short of inspirational. Rahim’s batting prowess is evident from his records, with multiple centuries in both Tests and ODIs. Not just limited to the international arena, he has also made significant contributions in domestic cricket. His leadership qualities shone when he captained the Bangladesh team, guiding them to notable victories. Off the field, Rahim’s dedication and passion for the sport have made him a role model for aspiring cricketers. As he continues to play, fans eagerly await more record-breaking performances from this Bangladeshi legend.

Mushfiqur Rahim Stats

Mushfiqur Rahim Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	86	159	14	5553	219*	38.29	11575	47.97	10	26	661	33	110	15
ODI	252	235	39	7270	144	37.09	9126	79.66	9	45	578	92	218	55
T20I	102	93	16	1500	72*	19.48	1304	115.03	0	6	126	37	42	30
FC	135	237	25	8218	219*	38.76	–	–	16	40	–	–	177	23
List A	346	324	53	10760	145*	39.7	–	–	14	68	–	–	296	92
T20	257	239	55	5381	98*	29.24	4255	126.46	0	31	461	150	140	50

Mushfiqur Rahim Bowling Career Summary

Format

Mat

Inns

Balls

Runs

Wkts

BBI

BBM

Ave

Econ

SR

4w

5w

10w

Test

86

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ODI

252

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T20I

102

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FC

135

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90

51

1

1/23

1/23

51

3.4

90

0

0

0

List A

346

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0

0

0

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0

0

0

T20

257

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Mushfiqur Rahim Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Wkt	Date	Ground	Format
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	13	1c/1s	31-Aug-2023	Pallekele	ODI # 4629
Buffaloes vs Qalandars	14*	—	28-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Buffaloes vs Hurricanes	—	0c/0s	27-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Buffaloes vs Samp Army	—	2c/0s	26-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Buffaloes vs Braves	13*	—	25-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20

Debut of Mushfiqur Rahim

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	England vs Bangladesh	May 26 – 28, 2005	Lord’s
ODI	Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh	August 06, 2006	Harare
T20I	Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe	November 28, 2006	Khulna
FC	BCB XI vs Zimbabweans	January 01 – 03, 2005	Chattogram
LIST A	Bangladesh A vs Zimbabwe A	March 03, 2005	Kwekwe
T20	Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe	November 28, 2006	Khulna

World Cup Performances – Early Days

The specific World Cup performances of Mushfiqur Rahim are not detailed in the provided links. However, he has been a crucial part of the Bangladesh team in multiple World Cup editions.

Notable Achievements

• Mushfiqur Rahim became the youngest player to appear in a Test match at Lord’s in 2005.
• He captained the Under-19 World Cup team for Bangladesh in February 2006.
• He played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s landmark defeat of India in the 2007 World Cup, scoring 56 not out.
• Mushfiqur scored the fastest hundred by a Bangladesh batter against India in Chattogram in 2010.
• He produced a double-century against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2013.
• He became the first Bangladesh wicketkeeper to achieve 100 dismissals in Tests in 2017.
• In 2023, he became the first player to play 100 games in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Style of Play

Mushfiqur Rahim is known for his dependable batting style, especially against spin. He has transitioned from a lower-order scrapper to a dependable mainstay in the Bangladesh line-up.

International Career

Mushfiqur Rahim made his international debut in 2005 and has been a mainstay in the Bangladesh team since then. He has played crucial innings against top teams like India, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. He has also captained the Bangladesh team in 94 internationals from 2011 to 2018.

Domestic Cricket Performances

Mushfiqur has been a prominent figure in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), playing for teams like Rajshahi Royals and Khulna Tigers. He became the first player to play 100 games in the BPL in 2023.

Future Prospects

While the specific future prospects are not mentioned in the provided links, given Mushfiqur Rahim’s experience and consistent performances, he is expected to continue being a pivotal player for Bangladesh in the coming years.

Trivia

• Mushfiqur Rahim is the brother-in-law of another prominent Bangladesh cricketer, Mahmudullah.
• He became the youngest player to play a Test match at Lord’s in 2005.

FAQs of Mushfiqur Rahim

Q1. When did Mushfiqur Rahim make his debut for the Bangladesh national team?

A: Mushfiqur Rahim made his Test debut for Bangladesh against England at Lord’s on May 26, 2005.

Q2. What is a notable achievement of Mushfiqur Rahim in Test cricket?

A: Mushfiqur Rahim scored a double-century against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2013, showcasing his prowess in the longest format of the game.

Q3. How has Mushfiqur Rahim contributed to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)?

A: Mushfiqur Rahim has been a key player in the Bangladesh Premier League, becoming the first player to play 100 games in the BPL in 2023. He has represented teams like Rajshahi Royals and Khulna Tigers with distinction.