The beautiful Sylhet International Cricket Stadium witnessed a masterclass in patience and restraint on Monday. third day of fixed Second test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan Were firmly with the hosts. After an interesting, unpredictable battle on the opening two days, Bangladesh completely took the steering wheel of the match on the third day, propelled by a standard-setting display of veteran resolve.
The series is at stake during this high stakes pakistan tour bangladeshThe home team came out with a clear blueprint: take Pakistan out of the game. That plan was executed to perfection, thanks to a stellar performance from their most experienced batsman.
Mushfiqur Rahim scored a brilliant century against Pakistan on the third day of the second test.
The undisputed title of the third day was everlasting mushfiqur rahimWho put up a batting clinic that forced the Pakistani bowling attack to find answers. Coming to bat when the team needed stability, Mushfiqur showed why he remains the cornerstone of the Bangladeshi middle order.
The decisive moment of the day came in the 85th over. Facing the legendary Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas Ball 84.3, Mushfiqur anticipates a slightly overpitched delivery and hits a brilliant shot for four runs.
And there it was! The maestro did so while scoring a mesmerizing, historic century which completely electrified the local Sylhet crowd. He withstood immense pressure early on and scored a courageous, well-paced and agile century. Throughout their stay, Pakistani bowlers found it incredibly difficult to penetrate their ultra-compact defence. After reaching the magical three-figure figure on 178 balls, the milestone revealed a clear shift in intent as he started changing gears efficiently.
Bangladesh will take a huge lead over Pakistan on the third day
Mushfiqur’s century was the catalyst for an impressive batting performance that allowed Bangladesh to gain a huge, challenging lead. Bangladesh mainly scored 278 runs in the first innings. Liton Das‘Brilliant 126. In reply, Pakistan’s first innings despite this collapsed for 232 runs. Babar AzamCourageous 68 runs, courtesy of a disciplined three wickets Nahid Rana (3/60) and Taijul islam (3/67).
With a comfortable lead of 46 runs in the first innings, Bangladesh’s second innings became an exercise in total dominance. An initial blitz from Mahmudul Hasan JoyScored at a fast pace by scoring 52 runs in 64 balls with the help of 10 fours. After Joy’s departure, Mushfiqur found an incredibly capable partner in Das, who contributed 69 runs off 92 balls. Both of them broke the spirits of the opposition team by making an important partnership of 123 runs for the 5th wicket.
By the time the teams stopped at the score of 95 overs for the final drinks break of the day, Bangladesh had comfortably scored 363/7. At this precise juncture, Mushfiqur was unbeaten on a brilliant 124, handling the lower order expertly Taskin Ahmed. khurram shehzad He was one of the pick of the Pakistani bowlers with figures of 4/79, but his efforts could not stop the flow of runs. With a massive lead of 400 runs already in hand, Bangladesh went into the final session of the third day firmly in the driver’s seat.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Built with class and consistency motivMushfiqur Rahim one of the best in Tests. celebrates in style pic.twitter.com/DN6067jYjc
– Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) 18 May 2026
He may not have the aura of Gilchrist or Dhoni but Mushfiqur Rahim is undoubtedly the best Test wicket-keeper batsman of this generation.
21 years of hard work and his growth as a cricketer has been immense.
Well played little master 👏 🙌 pic.twitter.com/2xWqPAdSJv– Troll Cricket Unlimited (@TUnlimitedd) 18 May 2026
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Mushfiqur Rahim becomes Bangladesh’s leading Test centurion with his 14th century#WTC27 | 📝: https://t.co/sOHU6hTWiK pic.twitter.com/9dHClyOQn3
– ICC (@ICC) 18 May 2026
Test hundred no. 1️⃣4️⃣ for Mushfiqur Rahim 🌟💯#BANvsPAK #mushfiqurrahim #bangladeshcricket pic.twitter.com/ThG11pz43p
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 18 May 2026
Most Test centuries for Bangladesh:
– Mushfiqur Rahim (14)
– Mominul Haq (13)Musashi created history! 🇧🇩 @mushfiqur15 #BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/KeJVl3Ql3x
– Afrid Mahmood Rifat 🇧🇩🏏 (@rifat0015) 18 May 2026
🚨History created in Sylhet🚨
Mushfiqur Rahim’s 14th Test century by a Bangladeshi batsman 👏
Crazy scene, Pakistan cricket team is clueless 🤯 pic.twitter.com/RWGBOceGBe
– Aamir (@Khanu_3) 18 May 2026
Excellent century by Mushfiqur Rahim. 🔥
An innings with audacity, played brilliantly on a difficult surface where Pakistan’s batsmen completely failed and were left with no clue. Well played boy. pic.twitter.com/s8ymZGFILf
– Ahmed Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) 18 May 2026
Mushfiqur Rahim’s 14th Test century.
Most by a Bangladeshi batsman. #BANvsPAK #bangladeshcricket pic.twitter.com/lh0w760ZIC
– Shadman Saqib Arnob (@arnuX05) 18 May 2026
Mushfiqur Rahim completed his 14th Test century, the highest by a Bangladeshi.
Although I wanted him to retire after his 100th Test, the veteran proved me wrong by scoring another century.💯#BANvsPAK pic.twitter.com/WGCeVZt0KM– Kazi Tanvir Hussain 🇧🇩 (@kt16tanvir) 18 May 2026
Another half century from Mushfiqur Rahim. That person always stands for Bangladesh. I hope he turns this inn into 💯 pic.twitter.com/slxyeiFFfG
– Afrid Mahmood Rifat 🇧🇩🏏 (@rifat0015) 18 May 2026
A masterclass innings from Mushfiqur Rahim #BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/bo8ST7VvFl
– Tariq Khan (@_TariqKhan) 18 May 2026
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