Mustafizur Rahim Sets New Records with Heroic Double Century; Leads Bangladesh to 218-Run Win over Zimbabwe

Dhaka: In a remarkable display of endurance and skill, Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mustafizur Rahim played a record-breaking innings against Zimbabwe, facing 411 balls—the highest ever faced by a Bangladeshi batsman in a single Test innings. No other Bangladeshi cricketer has surpassed this milestone.

Bangladesh Clinches Victory by 218 Runs

Mustafizur Rahim remained not out on 218, guiding Bangladesh to a commanding first-innings total of 522 for 7 declared. His innings was complemented by Moinul Haque’s 161, giving Bangladesh a massive advantage.

Zimbabwe responded with 304 all out, despite Brendon Taylor’s 110, and in the second innings, Bangladesh declared at 224 for 6, setting Zimbabwe a daunting target of 443 runs. The visitors crumbled for 224, handing Bangladesh a comprehensive 218-run victory.

Wicketkeeper Double Centuries: A Rare Feat

Scoring a double century as a wicketkeeper is an extraordinary achievement. In the history of Test cricket, only 9 wicketkeepers have ever reached this milestone. Mustafizur Rahim stands out as one of only two players to score two double centuries as a wicketkeeper, bringing the total number of double centuries by wicketkeepers to just 10.

Notable wicketkeeper double centuries in Test cricket:

• 232*: Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) vs India, Nagpur, Nov 2000
• 230: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) vs Pakistan, Lahore, Mar 2002
• 224: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India) vs Australia, Chennai, Feb 2013
• 219*: Mustafizur Rahim (Bangladesh) vs Zimbabwe, Dhaka, Nov 2018
• 210*: Taslim Arif (Pakistan) vs Australia, Faisalabad, Mar 1980
• 209: Imtiaz Ahmed (Pakistan) vs New Zealand, Lahore, Oct 1955
• 205: BJ Watling (New Zealand) vs England, Mount Maunganui, Nov 2019
• 204*: Adam Gilchrist (Australia) vs South Africa, Johannesburg, Feb 2002
• 201*: Brendon Kuruppu (Sri Lanka) vs New Zealand, Colombo, Apr 1987
• 200: Mustafizur Rahim (Bangladesh) vs Sri Lanka, Galle, Mar 2013

Mustafizur’s historic innings not only cemented his legacy as one of Bangladesh’s finest wicketkeeper-batsmen but also showcased his exceptional stamina and skill, setting a benchmark for future generations.

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