Bangladesh drew with Sri Lanka in the Galle Test. Where veteran star Liton Das also set a record behind the wicket. He touched the record of 113 dismissals equal to his predecessor Mushfiqur Rahim in Tests. Liton surpassed him in the Colombo Test yesterday (Thursday) to become Bangladesh’s highest dismissal record in the format. Although the Tigers are quite on the backfoot in this ongoing match.
Liton’s total dismissals in Tests are currently 114. Mushfiqur is second in the list of most dismissals in Bangladesh’s Test history after Liton, this experienced cricketer who is not standing behind the wicket now has made 113 dismissals in the format. However, Liton Das surpassed Mushfiqur’s 99 innings to achieve this, in just his 65th innings.
Mushfiqur’s dismissals per innings are 1.141. On the other hand, Liton Das’s dismissals per innings are 1.753. Only Khaled Masud Pilot has at least 50 dismissals for Bangladesh. The former captain’s dismissals in Tests are 87. The number of dismissals per innings is 1.42. However, Nurul Hasan Sohan will be ahead of the rest in this statistic. As a wicketkeeper with at least ten dismissals, his dismissals per innings are 1.88.
Liton has taken 99 catches and 15 stumpings in 114 dismissals. A day earlier, Mushfiqur had the same number of catches and stumpings as him. That number has also changed due to the change in records. Earlier, Mushfiqur handled wicketkeeping at the beginning of Liton’s career in Tests. However, in this version, Mushfiqur has left the gloves and left it to Liton for a long time. Now he is walking in the twilight of his career.
In total, 54 wicketkeepers have the feat of at least 100 dismissals in the Test format. After Liton and Mushfiqur, there are 7 more. Former South African star cricketer Mark Boucher is at the top of this record. He made 555 dismissals in 281 innings. However, no other wicketkeeper has a record of 500 dismissals. The Australian legend, who is in second place, has 416 dismissals. So far, 19 people have made more than 200 dismissals in the format.
Meanwhile, the ongoing Test match in Colombo is a series-deciding battle for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Although the hosts are much ahead of Bangladesh at the end of two days. Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s team, which batted first, was bundled out for just 247 runs in the first innings. Sri Lanka has already taken a lead of 43 runs after exceeding that run. At the end of the second day, Dhananjaya de Silva’s team has scored 290 runs for 2 wickets. Opener Pathum Nishanka is unbeaten on 146 runs.
FAQ
What record did Liton Das break?
Liton Das broke the record for the most Test dismissals by a Bangladeshi wicketkeeper, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim’s previous record of 113 dismissals.
How many dismissals does Liton Das have now?
Liton Das has recorded more than 113 dismissals in Test cricket, putting him at the top among Bangladeshi wicketkeepers.
Who held the previous record for most Test dismissals by a Bangladeshi wicketkeeper?
Mushfiqur Rahim held the previous record with 113 Test dismissals.
When and where did Liton Das break this record?
Liton Das broke the record during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka in June 2025.
What types of dismissals are counted in this record?
The record includes catches and stumpings made by the wicketkeeper in Test matches.
How long did Mushfiqur Rahim hold the record?
Mushfiqur Rahim held the record for several years before Liton Das surpassed it in 2025.
