Mushfiqur Rahim scores 7000 Test runs, Bangladesh's first to reach milestone
Synopsis
Mushfiqur Rahim has just done what no Bangladeshi cricketer has ever done — score 7,000 Test runs. The 39-year-old reached the landmark in a single off Roston Chase on Day 5 in Sylhet, capping a career defined by being first: 5,000, 6,000, and now 7,000. He stands nearly 1,750 runs clear of the next Bangladeshi on the list, in a class entirely his own.
Key Takeaways
Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh cricketer to score 7,000 Test runs on 9 November 2026 .
The milestone was reached with a single off Roston Chase during the 2nd Test vs West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium .
Rahim is 1,747 runs ahead of Bangladesh's second-highest scorer, Mominul Haque ( 5,293 runs ).
He has played 107 Tests — the most by any Bangladeshi player and the only one to cross 100 Test appearances .
Rahim debuted in May 2005 against England at Lord's and has retired from ODIs and T20Is , continuing only in Tests.
The match ended in a draw with Bangladesh on 184/4 chasing 369 when bad light halted play on Day 5.
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim created history on Monday, 9 November 2026, becoming the first cricketer from Bangladesh to reach 7000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the landmark during the second Test against the West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The milestone arrived in the second innings when Rahim clipped a single off Roston Chase to reach nine runs during the second session on Day 5.
How the Milestone Unfolded
Rahim, who had missed the first Test of the two-match series, walked into the match needing just 43 runs to reach the landmark, having accumulated 6,957 runs prior to this game. He contributed 34 runs in the first innings as Bangladesh posted 386 in reply to the West Indies' 356. In the second innings, he added 49 runs as Bangladesh reached 184/4, chasing a target of 369, before bad light forced early stumps and the match ended in a draw.
A Record-Setting Career in Numbers
The 39-year-old is not simply Bangladesh's highest Test run-scorer — he stands a commanding 1,747 runs ahead of second-placed Mominul Haque, who has scored 5,293 runs, and 1,906 runs ahead of now-retired opener Tamim Iqbal, who finished with 5,134 runs. Rahim was already the first Bangladeshi batter to reach both 5,000 and 6,000 Test runs, making the 7,000-run landmark the third in an exclusive series of national firsts.
Most-Capped Bangladesh Test Player
Rahim is also Bangladesh's most-capped Test cricketer, having featured in 107 matches — the only player from the country to have appeared in more than 100 Tests. Mominul Haque is second on that list with 82 appearances. Rahim made his Test debut in May 2005 against England at Lord's Cricket Ground and has since spent over two decades as the backbone of Bangladesh's batting order.
Career Context and What Comes Next
Rahim has already retired from ODIs and T20Is, choosing to devote the final chapter of his international career exclusively to Test cricket — a rare and deliberate commitment to the longest format. This comes amid a broader conversation about whether Bangladesh can produce another batter capable of matching Rahim's durability and consistency. With the two-match series against the West Indies ending in a draw, attention will now turn to Bangladesh's next Test assignment and whether Rahim can push on toward further milestones.
Point of View
000-run milestone is more than a personal record — it exposes a structural gap in Bangladesh cricket. He stands nearly 1,750 runs clear of the next batter on the national list, which speaks less to his greatness and more to how few Bangladeshi players have sustained long Test careers around him. His deliberate retirement from white-ball cricket to focus on Tests is itself a statement: when the format is under commercial pressure globally, one of South Asia's most experienced players is doubling down on it. The real question for Bangladesh cricket is not when Rahim will finish, but who is being developed to fill a void that no current player appears remotely close to bridging.
NationPress
9 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mushfiqur Rahim and why is 7000 Test runs significant?
Mushfiqur Rahim is Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter who, on 9 November 2026, became the first player from his country to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket. The milestone confirms his status as Bangladesh's greatest Test batter by a substantial margin, standing nearly 1,750 runs clear of the second-highest scorer.
How did Mushfiqur Rahim reach the 7000-run milestone?
Rahim reached 7,000 Test runs by taking a single off Roston Chase during the second session on Day 5 of the 2nd Test against the West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. He had entered the match needing 43 runs and scored 34 in the first innings and 49 in the second.
What other records does Mushfiqur Rahim hold for Bangladesh?
Rahim is the first Bangladeshi to score 5,000, 6,000, and now 7,000 Test runs. He is also the most-capped Test player for Bangladesh with 107 appearances — the only player from the country to have played over 100 Tests.
How far ahead is Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh's other top Test run-scorers?
Rahim leads Bangladesh's Test run-scoring charts by a wide margin. He is 1,747 runs ahead of Mominul Haque (5,293 runs) and 1,906 runs clear of retired opener Tamim Iqbal (5,134 runs).
Is Mushfiqur Rahim still playing all formats of cricket?
No. Rahim has retired from both ODIs and T20Is, choosing to continue his international career exclusively in Test cricket. He made his Test debut against England at Lord's in May 2005 and remains an active member of Bangladesh's Test squad.
