Mushfiqur Rahim Makes History: First Bangladesh Batter to Hit 7,000 Test Runs
Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim makes history as the first Bangladesh player to reach 7,000 Test runs during the match against West Indies.
Bangladesh cricket has a new gold standard. Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name permanently into the record books by becoming the first player from his country to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket. This historic milestone was achieved on the final day of the second Test match against the West Indies in Sylhet.
A Quiet Moment, A Massive Milestone
The landmark arrived in a modest yet significant fashion. Shortly after the lunch break, Mushfiqur took a single off the bowling of West Indies spinner Roston Chase to reach nine runs, pushing his career total to 7,000. Interestingly, the 39-year-old seemed completely oblivious to the feat at first. It was only when his teammates rose from their seats in the dressing room to give him a standing ovation that he realized he had just made history.
The achievement is even more impressive considering Mushfiqur had to overcome a setback earlier in the series, missing the first Test match due to a finger injury. His return for the second match proved to be a triumphant one.
The King of Consistency
Mushfiqur Rahim's journey to 7,000 runs is a testament to his endurance and evolving role in the squad. Having debuted in 2005, he initially played as a wicketkeeper and lower-middle-order batter, taking 20 Tests just to reach his first 1,000 runs. However, as his responsibilities grew—particularly after taking over the captaincy in 2011—his batting became the backbone of the Bangladesh lineup.
His current form is nothing short of remarkable. Mushfiqur managed to bridge the gap from 6,000 to 7,000 Test runs in just 25 innings, showcasing a level of consistency that has left his peers trailing.
Comparing the Greats
Mushfiqur now stands alone at the top of the run-scoring charts for Bangladesh. Here is how he compares with other legends of the game:
- Mushfiqur Rahim: 7,000+ runs and 14 Test centuries (including a career-best 219 not out).
- Mominul Haque: Second on the list with 5,293 runs and 13 centuries.
- Tamim Iqbal: Third on the list with 10 centuries.
While Mushfiqur remains the most prolific run-getter, he recently saw his record for the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter surpassed in the same Sylhet Test, where Towhid Hridoy smashed an unbeaten 242.
A Legacy Beyond the Red Ball
Now playing in his 107th Test, Mushfiqur is the most experienced player in Bangladesh's Test history. He previously set another milestone in November 2025 by becoming the first Bangladeshi to feature in 100 Test matches.
Although he has now retired from the shorter formats of the game, his contributions across all versions of cricket remain staggering. In addition to his Test dominance, he leaves behind a legacy of 6,697 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 1,495 runs in T20 Internationals.