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DHAKA, May 18, 2026 (BSS)—Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim etched his name deeper into Bangladesh cricket history by scoring his 14th Test century.

In doing so, he became the country's most prolific centurion in the longest format during the second Test against Pakistan at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Mushfiqur reached the three-figure mark in emotional fashion after resuming the innings on 90 following the tea break. The experienced right-hander had to wait 23 deliveries to complete the remaining 10 runs as he steered pacer Mohammad Abbas past gully for a boundary to raise the century off 178 balls.

As the milestone finally arrived, he celebrated passionately, raising both hands, dropping his bat and embracing teammate Taijul Islam as Bangladesh players applauded from the dressing room. He then performed Sajdah as he used to do after his every century.

The century carried special significance as it allowed Mushfiqur to move past Mominul Haque's tally of 13 Test hundreds for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh began the day under overcast skies with Mushfiqur and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto at the crease. Despite losing wickets at the other end throughout the day, Mushfiqur remained calm and anchored the innings.

He first negotiated a testing morning session alongside Shanto before building a crucial 123-run partnership off 186 balls with Liton Das, a stand that was instrumental in stretching Bangladesh’s lead beyond 400.

After Liton's dismissal, Mushfiqur continued to frustrate Pakistan with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and later stitched together a 71-run stand with Taijul Islam.