## Mushfiqur Rahim Overtakes Tamim Iqbal as Bangladesh's All-Time Leading Run-Scorer Tamim Iqbal, a left-handed opener, had previously held the record with 15,900 runs across formats. Rahim's achievement is a testament to his consistency and longevity as a top-order batsman. ### Mushfiqur's Historic Moment On January 13, 2023, Rahim surpassed Iqbal's record during the second Test against India. He reached the milestone with a boundary off the bowling of Mohammed Siraj. The crowd at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium erupted in applause and cheers as Rahim celebrated the historic moment. - Rahim has played 323 international matches for Bangladesh, scoring 15,921 runs across all formats. - He has scored 5,829 runs in Tests, 6,912 in ODIs, and 3,200 in T20Is. - Rahim has scored 42 international centuries, including 10 in Tests, 26 in ODIs, and 6 in T20Is. ### Tamim's Legacy as an Opener Iqbal's career has been marked by his dominance as an opener. He has scored 3,984 runs in Tests, 8,208 in ODIs, and 1,718 in T20Is. Iqbal has been a key player for Bangladesh in many memorable victories, including their first-ever Test win against England in 2005. - Iqbal is the only Bangladeshi batsman to have scored more than 5,000 runs in each format of the game. - He is also Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs. - Iqbal retired from Test cricket in December 2022, but he continues to play in ODIs and T20Is. ### Bangladesh's Batting Strength The achievement of Rahim and Iqbal highlights the growing strength of Bangladesh's batting lineup. The team has produced several talented batsmen such as Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Liton Das. Bangladesh has enjoyed recent success in both Test and one-day cricket, and the depth of their batting has been a key factor in their rise. - Bangladesh has won their last four Test series, including victories against New Zealand, South Africa, and India. - They also reached the semi-finals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup. - The team's batting has been a major reason for their improved performances. ### Conclusion Mushfiqur Rahim's achievement as Bangladesh's all-time leading run-scorer is a testament to his skill and dedication. Tamim Iqbal's legacy as an opener will also be long remembered. The success of Rahim and Iqbal is a reflection of the growing strength of Bangladesh's batting lineup, which has been a key factor in the team's rise in both Test and one-day cricket.
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