**Mushfiqur Rahim Set to Play His 100th Test for Bangladesh**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 18, 2025, 05:35 PM*
Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim is poised to achieve a significant milestone in his distinguished career. He is set to play his 100th Test match during the upcoming home series against Ireland. This historic match will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on November 19.
This announcement comes following confirmation by Cricket Ireland that they will participate in both Tests of the series.
### Milestone Achievement: A First for Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim will become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the milestone of 100 Test matches. Having played 98 Tests so far, the seasoned batsman has been a cornerstone of Bangladesh cricket since making his international debut at the age of 18 in 2005 at Lord’s.
Currently, Rahim is the only Bangladeshi batsman to have scored over 6,000 runs in Test cricket. His unbeaten 219 against Zimbabwe in 2020 remains the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi in the longest format.
### Upcoming Series Lineup
Following the Test series against Ireland, Bangladesh’s cricket calendar remains packed. In October, Bangladesh will host the West Indies for a six-match white-ball series, which includes three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and as many Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
– **ODIs:** October 18, 20, and 23
– **T20Is:** October 27, 30, and November 1
In the December-January window, Bangladesh is also expected to host the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) along with home series against Pakistan and New Zealand.
### Impressive Career Stats
Apart from this upcoming Test, Rahim is also set to play his 150th First-Class (FC) match. Over 98 Tests, he has accumulated 6,328 runs at an average of 38.12, including 12 centuries and 27 half-centuries.
In his 149 First-Class matches to date, Rahim has amassed 9,023 runs at an average of 38.23, featuring 18 centuries and 41 fifties.
The first Test against Ireland will thus mark two remarkable career landmarks for Mushfiqur Rahim—his 100th Test and 150th First-Class game—cementing his legacy as one of Bangladesh cricket’s finest.
Stay tuned as the nation comes together to celebrate this historic occasion and support Mushfiqur in his landmark appearance.
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