1st Test, Mushfiqur Rahim hits 191 against Pakistan: Key stats
Bangladesh cricket team batter Mushfiqur Rahim missed out narrowly on his 4th double-ton in Test cricket. Rahim, who resumed Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan on 55, was ultimately dismissed for a majestic 191. Earlier on Saturday, he struck his 11th Test century. Bangladesh were 528/7 when Rahim was dismissed after Pakistan managed 448/6d earlier. Here are the key details.
A tale of stands for Rahim
Rahim arrived in the middle when Bangladesh were 147/3 following the dismissal of Mominul Haque. Rahim shared a 52-run stand alongside opener Shadman Islam (91). After Shakib Al Hasan's dismissal thereafter, Litton Das ensured as 114-run stand with the veteran. Another 196-run stand followed between Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Rahim, who earlier got a reprive, made use of the flat batting deck.
Mohammad Ali dismisses Rahim
Mohammad Ali dismissed Rahim, who looked a bit tired. The latter dominated the second session on Day 4 alongside Miraz before falling agonizingly short of a double-ton. A length ball outside off saw Rahim opt for a drive as he offered a catch behind.
Maiden Test hundred versus Pakistan
Rahim's 191 was laced with 22 fours and a six. He has now raced to 5,867 runs in Test cricket at an average of 39.11. In addition to 11 tons, he owns 27 fifties. As per ESPNcricinfo, Rahim owns 541 runs versus Pakistan at 41.61. This was his maiden Test ton versus Pakistan (50s: 2). Rahim also slammed his 5th century in away matches.
2nd-most Test tons for Bangladesh
With this century, Rahim surpassed Tamim Iqbal's record of 10 hundreds in Test cricket. Rahim is currently second only to Haque (12) in terms of the most Test centuries for Bangladesh.
