Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim added a historic chapter to his career by scoring a century in his landmark 100th Test match—an achievement that has placed him firmly in the global spotlight. He is the first cricketer from Bangladesh to reach the 100-Test milestone and has now joined an elite group of players who marked the occasion with a three-figure score.
In the 150-year history of Test cricket, only 84 players have appeared in 100 matches. Among them, just 11 have scored a century in their hundredth Test—Mushfiqur becoming the latest member of this exclusive list. His accomplishment has drawn praise from across the cricketing world, including from legends such as Ricky Ponting.
The milestone innings was not without its early anxieties. On the fourth ball of the day, a strong lbw appeal from Matthew Humphreys was turned down by the umpire. The following delivery brushed past the bat and narrowly avoided the inside edge, testing the nerves of both Mushfiqur and the supporters watching. But composure and experience guided him through to the landmark.
A simple single off Jordan Neill eventually carried him to his century, sealing a moment of immense significance for Bangladesh cricket.
The tradition of scoring a century in the 100th Test dates back to 1968, when England’s Michael Colin Cowdrey first achieved the feat. Since then, ten others have followed—among them Joe Root and David Warner, who stand out for hitting double centuries in their respective 100th matches. Warner scored an exact 200, while Root’s 218 remains the highest score recorded in a centenary Test.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s ton is therefore more than a personal triumph; it marks a defining moment in the sporting history of Bangladesh.