Mushfiqur Rahim once again reminded the cricketing world why he remains one of Bangladesh’s most fantastic ever performers in the longest format. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter added another golden chapter to his Test legacy by scoring the 13th century of his illustrious career during the ongoing second Test against Ireland at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
With this knock, Rahim became only the 11th cricketer in Test history to score a century in his 100th Test match — a milestone that has eluded even some of the most celebrated names in the sport.
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Just a day earlier, Rahim became the first Bangladeshi player to reach 100 Test appearances, a testament to his longevity, consistency, and unmatched commitment to the national team. By converting the occasion into a memorable hundred, he joins an exclusive group of players who rose to the moment on one of the most significant days of their careers.
A celebration for the ages — Mushfiqur Rahim marks his 100th Test with a magnificent hundred. 🇧🇩❤️
Day 2 | 2nd Test | Dutch-Bangla Bank Bangladesh 🆚 Ireland Test Series 2025
19-23 Nov 2025 | 9:30 AM | SBNCS, Dhaka#Bangladesh #TheTigers #BCB #BANvIRE #Ireland #BANvsIRE… pic.twitter.com/bvCz3yhad0
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) November 20, 2025
| Name | Country | Opponent | Year | Score |
| Colin Cowdrey | England | Australia | 1968 | 104 |
| Javed Miandad | Pakistan | India | 1989 | 145 |
| Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | England | 1990 | 149 |
| Alec Stewart | England | West Indies | 2000 | 105 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | Pakistan | India | 2005 | 184 |
| Ricky Ponting | Australia | South Africa | 2006 | 120 & 143* |
| Graeme Smith | South Africa | England | 2012 | 131 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | Sri Lanka | 2017 | 134 |
| Joe Root | England | India | 2021 | 218 |
| David Warner | Australia | South Africa | 2022 | 200 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Bangladesh | Ireland | 2025 | 106 |
This elite list includes legends such as Colin Cowdrey, the first to register a ton in his 100th Test during the 1968 Ashes, and Javed Miandad, the first Asian to achieve the feat in 1989. Ricky Ponting famously struck centuries in both innings of his 100th Test in 2006, a record still unmatched. More recently, David Warner became the first batter to score a double-century in his 100th appearance in December 2022.
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Before play began in Dhaka, Rahim was honoured by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. He received two special jerseys — one signed by his debut Test teammates and another by the current squad — along with a commemorative Test cap, plaque, and memento. According to BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedin, the 38-year-old has no plans to retire anytime soon, ensuring fans can look forward to more chapters in his remarkable Test journey.
