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Mushfiqur Rahim is poised to make history by becoming Bangladesh's first cricketer to play 100 Test matches. The milestone will be reached during the second Test against Ireland at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium on November 19. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter made his Test debut as an 18-year-old at Lord's in 2005 and has since become Bangladesh's leading Test run-scorer. This historic moment comes amid a busy schedule that includes West Indies touring Bangladesh for white-ball matches in October.

Key Points: Mushfiqur Rahim Set for Historic 100th Test vs Ireland Dhaka

  • Mushfiqur Rahim debuted in 2005 at Lord's as second-youngest after Tendulkar
  • He is Bangladesh's leading Test run-scorer with 6328 runs and 12 centuries
  • His highest score of 219* remains Bangladesh's best individual Test innings
  • Sylhet will host first Test against Ireland starting November 11 before Dhaka historic match
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Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim to play historic 100th Test against Ireland in November

Bangladesh legend Mushfiqur Rahim to become first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Tests when his team faces Ireland in November at Shere Bangla Stadium.

"Mushfiqur will become the first Bangladesh cricketer to reach a century of Test matches played - ESPNCricinfo"

Dhaka, September 18

Bangladesh veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is likely to play his 100th Test at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium when his team faces Ireland in the second Test of the two-match series on November 19.

As per ESPNCricinfo, Cricket Ireland has agreed to play both Test matches, having initially wanted an ODI series, reportedly in place of a second Test. Sylhet will host the first Test beginning November 11.

Mushfiqur is a veteran of 98 Tests and will become the first Bangladesh cricketer to reach a century of Test matches played, having made his Test debut as an 18-year-old at Lord's in 2005 against England, becoming the second-youngest to play a Test at the venue after Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar.

He is Bangladesh's leading Test run-getter, with 6,328 runs in 181 innings at an average of 38.12, with 12 centuries and 27 fifties, including a best score of 219*, which came against Zimbabwe in 2020 and is the highest individual Test score by a Bangladeshi batter.

After these two tests, the T20I series of three matches will be played, with matches taking place on November 27 and 29 in Chattogram and in Dhaka on December 2.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) also announced on Wednesday that West Indies will be touring Bangladesh for six white-ball matches in October, three ODIs and T20Is each. Three ODIs will be played on October 18, 20 and 23, and the three T20Is on October 27 and 30 and November 1. As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) Future Tours Programme, the December-January window will stay free for Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) likely to take place at that time. The T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka will follow it in February.

Bangladesh's 2025-26 calendar also features home series against Pakistan and New Zealand.

- ANI

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Priya S
Amazing consistency over 18 years! His 219* against Zimbabwe was a masterclass. Hope he gets a proper celebration for his 100th Test. Bangladesh cricket has come a long way since his debut.
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Rohit P
Good to see Ireland playing Tests instead of ODIs. Associate nations need more Test exposure. Though honestly, watching Bangladesh vs Ireland Tests might not be as exciting as watching India play 😅 But respect to Mushfiqur's achievement!
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Michael C
Impressive stats - 6328 runs with 12 centuries for Bangladesh in Tests is no small feat. His average of 38 shows his consistency in challenging conditions. Wish him all the best for his historic match!
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Sarah B
While I appreciate his achievement, I wish Bangladesh would schedule more competitive Test series. Playing Ireland for a historic 100th Test seems a bit underwhelming. Still, congratulations to Mushfiqur - true servant of Bangladesh cricket.
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Vikram M
Remember watching his debut as a teenager! Time flies. He's been the backbone of Bangladesh's middle order for so long. Hope he gets a century in his 100th Test - that would be perfect scripting! 🏏

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