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Mushfiq -first to 1000 runs in BPL

Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim became the first batsman to score 1000 runs in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).He reached the milestone in the match between Barisal Bulls and Chittagong Vikings at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.The wicket keeper-batsman played 35 innings of 38 matches to complete the feast. But the player is yet to score a hundred in the competition. His highest score is 86.On Monday, Mushfiq scored unbeaten 10 runs as his team won the match by seven wickets with 2 balls remaining.Barisal Bull’s captain with 1005 runs leads the list of the most runs followed by ace all rounder Shakib Al Hasan with 775 runs.In the previous seasons, Mushfiq played for Duronto Rajshahi, Sylhet Royals and Sylhet Super Stars.