Mushfiqur Rahim breaks Younis Khan’s Test record against Sri Lanka

GALLE: Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim scripted history during the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, smashing his 12th Test century and rewriting multiple records in the process.

Rahim, aged 38 years and 39 days, became the oldest non-opener to score a Test century in Sri Lanka, surpassing Pakistan legend Younis Khan, who had held the record since 2015 when he scored a hundred at Pallekele at the age of 37 years and 216 days.

Oldest Players to Score a Test Century in Sri Lanka:

• Mushfiqur Rahim – 38y 39d vs SL at Galle, 2025
• Younis Khan – 37y 216d vs SL at Pallekele, 2015
• Sachin Tendulkar – 37y 93d vs SL at Colombo, 2010
• Mahela Jayawardene – 37y 58d vs SA at Colombo, 2014
• Allan Border – 37y 43d vs SL at Moratuwa, 1992

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Rahim’s gritty knock of 163 off 350 balls not only gave Bangladesh a much-needed anchor but also saw him overtake Mohammad Ashraful to become Bangladesh’s highest run-scorer in Tests on Sri Lankan soil.

If that wasn’t enough, the veteran wicketkeeper-batter also broke a rare global record — becoming the player with the most international runs (15,502) without bowling a single delivery.

He leapfrogged former Australian great Adam Gilchrist (15,461) to claim the top spot on this unique list.

Most International Runs Without Bowling a Delivery:

• Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) – 15,502
• Adam Gilchrist (AUS) – 15,461
• Quinton de Kock (SA) – 12,654
• Jos Buttler (ENG) – 11,881
• Jonny Bairstow (ENG) – 11,581

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