Mushfiqur Rahim's Record-Breaking 191 Anchors Bangladesh Against Pakistan

Mushfiqur Rahim scored a remarkable 191, forming a record partnership with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as Bangladesh countered Pakistan's pace attack in the first test. Bangladesh posted 565, their third-highest away score. Pakistan trailed by 94 runs at stumps on Day 4. Key contributions also came from Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan.

Mushfiqur Rahim's stellar 191, paired with a record stand alongside Mehidy Hasan Miraz, neutralized Pakistan's fast bowlers in the first test on Saturday.

Rahim's 11th test century propelled Bangladesh to a substantial 565 all out on Day 4, notably their third-highest score overseas. Pakistan, having declared at 448-6 in their first innings, was 23-1 at stumps, trailing by 94 runs.

The partnership, which tallied 196 runs, set a new benchmark for the highest seventh-wicket stand against Pakistan, surpassing a 48-year-old record.

(With inputs from agencies.)