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Mahmudullah: A look at the decorated career of the Bangladeshi cricketer

Mahmudullah Riyad (born Feb 4, 1986) is a Bangladeshi all-rounder known for finishing games, a former T20I captain, and the first Bangladeshi to score a World Cup hundred, representing Bangladesh in all formats and teams like Rangpur Riders, with key records including his 150* in Tests and 3/4 in ODIs, plus multiple T20 Man of the Match awards. 

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Full Name
Mohammad Mahmudullah Riyad
Nickname
Mahmudullah
Place Of Birth
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Born
4 February 1986
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Eye Colour
Black
Jersey No.
30 (ICC)
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm off break
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Hobbies
Cycling, Fishing
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Role
All Rounder
Country
Bangladesh
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Titans · Eliminator T20 January 20, 2026 33 26 2 2 126.92
Sylhet Titans vs Rangpur Riders · Match 23 T20 January 12, 2026 29 23 4 0 126.09
Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders · Match 20 T20 January 9, 2026 9 8 1 0 112.50
Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders · Match 14 T20 January 5, 2026 30 19 3 1 157.89
Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders · Match 8 (Rescheduled) T20 January 4, 2026 51 41 7 0 124.39
Sylhet Titans vs Rangpur Riders · Match 12 T20 January 2, 2026 34 16 5 1 212.50

Matches

Rangpur Riders Rangpur Riders
Sylhet Titans Sylhet Titans
Rangpur Riders Rangpur Riders
Noakhali Express Noakhali Express
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Major Teams Represented

  • International: Bangladesh
  • Major Domestic/Franchise: Rangpur Riders, Dhaka Division, Chittagong Kings, Barisal Bulls, Khulna Titans, Quetta Gladiators, Jamaica Tallawahs, Chattogram Challengers, Gemcon Khulna, Minister Group Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, Asia XI, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

Debuts In International Cricket Of Mahmudullah

  • Test – July 09 – 13, 2009 vs West Indies at Kingstown
  • ODI – July 25, 2007 vs Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS)
  • T20I –1 September 2007 vs Kenya in Nairobi

Key Records & Achievements

  • First Bangladeshi to score a century in a Cricket World Cup (2015).
  • Scored 365 runs in the 2015 World Cup.
  • Part of a record-setting 5th wicket partnership (with Shakib Al Hasan) in Champions Trophy history (2017).
  • Multiple Man of the Match awards in T20s (over 25).
  • A renowned finisher in limited-overs cricket, scoring over 10,000 international runs and taking 150+ wickets. 

Girlfriends And More Of Mahmudullah

  • On 25 June 2011, Mahmudullah married Jannatul Kawsar Mishti. He has 2 sons, Raeed and Mayed.
  • Instagram Account:- @jannatul_misty

Statistics Snippets

  • Tests: Over 2900 runs at 33+ average, including 150*.
  • T20Is: Over 1900 runs, 36 wickets, a high score of 64*.
  • ODIs: 100+ matches, significant runs and wickets. 

Notable Moments

  • Hit the winning boundary against England in the 2011 World Cup.
  • Scored a crucial century in the 2017 Champions Trophy semi-final.
  • Led Bangladesh to historic series wins in T20s against Australia and India. 

FAQs About Mahmudullah

Whose brother-in-law is Mahmudullah?

Mahmudullah is the brother-in-law of fellow cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim as his (Mahmudullah’s) wife’s younger sister, Jannatul Kifayet Mondi is married to Mushfiqur.

What is Mahmudullah known as?

Silent killer

How many centuries has Mahmudullah scored in Tests?

5 centuries in 50Tests.

Favourites Of Mahmudullah

Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Holiday Destinations Singapore, Bali

Salary Of Mahmudullah

  • Income – $1.5 Million per annum
  • Net Worth (Approx) – $45 Million

Brand Endorsements Of Mahmudullah

  • HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Limited
  •  TVC
  •  Helio
  •  Raw Nation
  • Cheer Up

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