Asian batters to score a century in their 100th Test
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Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim entered record books in Test cricket with a sensational hundred versus Ireland on November 20, 2025. Mushfiqur reached the three-figure mark on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Notably, he became the 3rd Asian batter and 11th overall to hammer a century in 100th Test appearance. Here are Asian batters with this feat.
#1
Javed Miandad - 145 vs India
In India's tour of Pakistan in 1989, Javed Miandad hammered a ton for the hosts in the 3rd Test held in Lahore. Miandad, who made his 100th Test appearance, ended up scoring 145 from 289 balls. His effort helped Pakistan post 699/5 in the 2nd innings. Earlier, India managed 509/10. The match ended in a drab draw with batters dominating.
#2
Inzamam-ul-Haq - 184 vs India
In the 2005 Test series between India and Pakistan, the visitors won the 3rd Test in Bengaluru. It was Inzamam-ul-Haq who smashed 184 in the 1st innings. He shared a record 324-run stand for the 3rd wicket alongside Younis Khan (267) as Pakistan scored 570/10. India responded with 449 before Pakistan managed 261/2d. Inzamam scored 31*. In response, Pakistan bowled India out for 214.
#3
Mushfiqur Rahim - 106 vs Ireland
Mushfiqur came in after Bangladesh were down to 95/3 on Day 1 with the dismissal of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto. The former steadied the ship with Mominul Haque, adding 107 runs (214 balls) for the fourth wicket. Litton Das joined Mushfiqur next and the pair added 108 runs. Mushfiqur ended up scoring 106 after resuming Day 2 on 99*. Bangladesh scored 476/10.
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History!
The moment Mushfiqur Rahim reached his 100th run — history made in his 100th Test. 🇧🇩✨ pic.twitter.com/hun0Wonf2w
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) November 20, 2025