The scenic Sylhet International Cricket Stadium witnessed a masterclass in courage and composure on Monday. Day 3 of the final day Second Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan firmly belonged to the hosts. After an exciting, see-saw battle in the opening two days, on the third day, Bangladesh took complete control of the match, driven forward by a standard display of veteran tenacity.
With the series on the line during these high stakes Pakistan tour of Bangladeshthe host came out with an open plan: the bat Pakistan was out of the game. This plan was executed perfectly thanks to a legendary performance from its most experienced batsman.
Mushfiqur Rahim criticizes brilliant century against Pakistan on Day 3 of 2nd Test
The undeniable headline of Day 3 was timeless Mushfigur RahimPutting on a batting clinic that left the Pakistan bowling attack looking for answers. Coming into the fray when the team needed stability, Mushfiqur showed exactly why he remains the mainstay of Bangladesh’s middle order.
The defining moment of the day came in the 85th minute. The veteran takes on the Pakistani pacer Muhammad Abbas On 84.3 balls, Mushfiqur waited for a slightly high delivery and hit a magnificent shot for four runs.
And there it was! The maestro did just that, scoring a magical, historic century that definitely sent the local Sylhet crowd into a frenzy. He absorbed a lot of pressure early on and produced a brave, well-paced and nimble-footed hundred. During his stay, Pakistani bowlers found it incredibly difficult to break his ultra-compact defence. After reaching the magical three-figure mark of 178 balls, he unlocked the changeup that seemed destined for the stage as he began to expertly shift gears.
Bangladesh will get a huge lead over Pakistan on Day 3
Mushfiqur’s century was the catalyst for a dominant batting display that allowed Bangladesh to take a huge, frightening lead. In the first innings, Bangladesh posted 278 runs, one of which was mainly supported by Lytton Das‘ brilliant 126. In reply, Pakistan’s first innings collapsed for 232 runs. Babar Azam‘s brave 68, courtesy of a disciplined three-wicket hunt Nahid Rana (3/60) and Taijul Islam (3/67).
With a comfortable first innings cushion of 46 runs, Bangladesh’s second innings was an exercise in complete dominance. Opening blitz Mahmudul Hasan Sevinj64 balls with 10 fours breaking 52, set a fast pace. After Joy’s departure, Mushfiqur found an incredibly capable partner in Das, who chipped in with 69 runs off 92 deliveries. The duo put together a vital partnership of 123 runs for the 5th wicket, demoralizing the opposition.
Bangladesh comfortably reached 363/7 when the teams stood at the 95-over mark for the final drinks break of the day. At this precise moment, Mushfiqur was unbeaten on a magnificent 124 runs and masterfully defended the lower order. Tashkin Ahmed. Cheers Prince With figures of 4/79, he was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers but his efforts failed to stem the flow of runs. With a mammoth lead already past 400 runs, Bangladesh entered the final session of Day 3 firmly in the driver’s seat.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Built on class and consistency 💪Mushfiqur Rahim is one of the best in Tests. Celebrating in style pic.twitter.com/DN6067jYjc
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) May 18, 2026
He may not have the aura of Gilchrist or Dhoni, but surely Mushfiqur Rahim is the best Test wicketkeeper in this generation.
21 years of hard work and his evolution as a cricketer has been immense.
Well done little master 👏 🙌 pic.twitter.com/2xWqPAdSJv— Troll Cricket Unlimited (@TUnlimitedd) May 18, 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) May 18, 2026
Test one hundred numbers. 1️⃣4️⃣ for Mushfigur Rahim 🌟💯#BANvsPAK #MushfigurRahim #BangladeshCricket pic.twitter.com/ThG11pz43p
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 18, 2026
Most Test centuries for Bangladesh:
– Mushfigur Rahim (14)
– Mominul Haque (13)Mushy made history! 🇧🇩 @mushfigur15 #BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/KeJVl3Ql3x
— Afrid Mahmoud Rifat 🇧🇩🏏 (@rifat0015) May 18, 2026
🚨History created in Sylhet🚨
Most 14th Test Hundred by a Bangladeshi Batter for Mushfiqur Rahim 👏
Crazy scenes, Pakistan cricket team is clueless 🤯 pic.twitter.com/RWGBOceGBe
— Amir (@Khanu_3) May 18, 2026
High quality hundred by Mushfigur Rahim. 🔥
A gutsy shot played perfectly on the hard surface where the Pakistan batsmen failed completely and had no clue. Well played boy. pic.twitter.com/s8ymZGFILf
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) May 18, 2026
14th Test Hundred by Mushfigur Rahim.
Most Bangladeshi inclined. #BANvsPAK #BangladeshCricket pic.twitter.com/lh0w760ZIC
— Shadman Sakib Arnob (@arnuX05) May 18, 2026
Mushfiqur Rahim brings up his 14th Test hundred, the most from Bangladesh.
Although I wanted him to retire after his 100th test, the veteran proved me wrong with another hundred.💯#BANvsPAK pic.twitter.com/WGCeVZt0KM— Kazi Tanvir Hossain 🇧🇩 (@kt16tanvir) May 18, 2026
Another fifty for Mushfiqur Rahim. The man always stands tall for Bangladesh. I hope he turns these hotels into 💯 pic.twitter.com/slxyeiFFfG
— Afrid Mahmoud Rifat 🇧🇩🏏 (@rifat0015) May 18, 2026
Master class from Mushfigur Rahim 👏 #BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/bo8ST7VvFl
— Tariq Khan (@_TariqKhan) May 18, 2026
