IND vs BAN 1st Test: Bangladesh Legend On Verge Of Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's Milestone

Bangladesh's cricketing legend Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of breaking 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's mega milestone.

To overtake Sachin, Mushfiqur needs 217 more runs in the upcoming IND vs BAN Test series.

Source : PTI

India and Bangladesh are set to clash in IND vs BAN two-match Test series starting on September 19 in Chennai, with the second and final Test scheduled for September 27 in Kanpur. After the conclusion of IND vs BAN Test series, both teams will face off in a three-match T20I series.

Sachin Tendulkar's huge record in danger!

Bangladesh's cricketing legend Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of breaking 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's mega milestone; a feat he can accomplish in the upcoming India vs Bangladesh Test series 2024.

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Mushfiqur Rahim is closing in on surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in India vs Bangladesh Test matches. The Bangladeshi batter has scored 604 runs in 15 innings across 8 Tests, while Sachin tops the list with 820 runs in 9 innings from 7 matches, at an outstanding average of 136.66.

To overtake Sachin, Mushfiqur needs 217 more runs in the upcoming IND vs BAN Test series. While Sachin has five centuries in these encounters, Mushfiqur has recorded two tons in IND vs BAN Test history.

ICC Hall of Famer Rahul Dravid holds the third spot on the list with 560 runs in five matches, including three centuries. Cheteshwar Pujara is fourth, having scored 468 runs in five Tests, while Virat Kohli sits at fifth with 437 runs in six games.

Kohli, who is part of the upcoming series, has the opportunity to surpass the 500-run milestone against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Pujara is not included in the current Indian squad.

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IND vs BAN Test series marks the return of several major players to India's red-ball squad. Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are all set to make their comeback. Rishabh Pant, in particular, returns to the Test side for the first time since 2022, with his last appearance also coming against Bangladesh.