In a remarkable achievement, former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has become the highest run-getter for his country in international cricket. With a total of 15,205 runs across formats, he surpassed the previous record held by Tamim Iqbal, who scored 15,192 runs in 387 matches.
Mushfiqur made his international debut in a Test match against England on May 26, 2005, at Lord’s. Over the years, he has played 464 matches for Bangladesh, establishing himself as a key figure in the team. His consistency, adaptability, and ability to stabilize innings have made him an invaluable asset.
Rahim achieved this historic milestone during the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where he scored 13 runs in the second innings, breaking Iqbal’s long-standing record.
Most Runs for Bangladesh in International Cricket
- Mushfiqur Rahim: 15,205 runs
- Tamim Iqbal: 15,192 runs
- Shakib Al Hasan: 14,701* runs
- Mahmudullah Riyad: 10,694 runs
- Litton Das: 7,183 runs
Despite his record-breaking achievement, Rahim struggled in the Test against India. He was dismissed for just 8 runs in the first innings by Jasprit Bumrah and faced the daunting task of chasing 515 runs in the second innings. Unfortunately, he couldn’t accumulate more runs, and the team fell short.
Nonetheless, Mushfiqur’s accomplishment as Bangladesh’s highest run scorer marks a monumental moment in the country’s cricketing history.
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