Imagine a schoolboy stepping onto the field and smashing bowlers left, right, and centre to score a jaw-dropping 404 runs—unbeaten! That’s exactly what Mustakim Houladar, a 9th-grade student from Cambrian School and College, did in a school cricket match in Dhaka. This insane innings happened at Dhaka University’s Central Ground during a Prime Bank School Cricket match against St. Gregory School and College. With 50 fours and 22 sixes in just 170 balls, Mustakim has turned heads and set the cricket world buzzing.
This wasn’t just a solo show. Mustakim teamed up with his batting partner, Soaad Parvez, for a massive 699-run partnership. Soaad chipped in with an unbeaten 256 runs off 124 balls, hitting 32 fours and 13 sixes. Together, they powered Cambrian School and College to a monstrous total of 770 for 2 wickets. St. Gregory, on the other hand, crumbled under pressure, getting bowled out for a mere 32 runs in 11.4 overs. Cambrian walked away with a record-shattering 738-run victory!
Mustakim’s Day of Destruction: 4 Hours of Pure Power
Mustakim’s knock wasn’t just about big numbers—it was a display of stamina and skill. He batted for 4 hours and 20 minutes, facing 170 deliveries with a strike rate of 237.64. That means he scored almost 2.4 runs every ball! At just 15 years old, this 9th grader showed no mercy to the St. Gregory bowlers, who had a day to forget. Aditto Banik leaked 164 runs in 10 overs, Tanveer Rahman gave away 132 runs in 9 overs, and Samson Rahman was smashed for 115 runs in 10 overs. IFAJ Uddin had it even worse, conceding 100 runs in just 5 overs.
While this match happened at the district school level and isn’t counted as official cricket, Mustakim’s performance is nothing short of legendary. In today’s ODI cricket, teams celebrate crossing 400 runs. Here, one boy did it alone—and then some!
Soaad Parvez Joins the Party with Bat and Ball
Soaad Parvez wasn’t just a sidekick in this epic tale. His 256 not out off 124 balls was a career-best knock, packed with 32 fours and 13 sixes. But he didn’t stop there. When it was Cambrian’s turn to bowl, Soaad grabbed 4 wickets for 16 runs in 5.4 overs, cleaning up St. Gregory’s tail. His teammate, Hasan Hrity, was equally deadly, taking 6 wickets for 11 runs in 6 overs. With only two bowlers needed, Cambrian wrapped up the game in style.
St. Gregory’s batting collapse was brutal. Chasing 770 was always a mountain too high, and only one batsman managed double digits with 10 runs. Seven others scored zero, leaving their team in tatters at 32 all out.
Why This Knock Matters for Bangladesh Cricket
Mustakim Houladar’s 404 isn’t just a crazy stat—it’s a sign of raw talent coming up in Bangladesh’s school cricket scene. At a time when ODI teams aim for 300-350 runs, this teenager has shown what’s possible with fearless batting. His 699-run stand with Soaad is one of the biggest partnerships ever recorded at any level. While it’s not an official record, it’s a massive moment for school cricket and a hint of what these young players could do in the future.
For now, Mustakim is the talk of the town. Fans on social media are calling it “carnage” and wishing him a bright career ahead. Could this be the start of a new cricket star from Bangladesh? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—this 9th grader has already made history!
