Mafizur Rahman was born on 10 November 1978 in Madaripur, Bangladesh. His birthplace is consistently identified in the available cricket profiles, but detailed contemporary reporting about his childhood, family circumstances and introduction to cricket is scarce.
Unlike some better-documented Bangladesh internationals, Mafizur has a limited publicly accessible biographical record. His statistical profile and historical scorecards provide a much clearer picture of his playing career than the available personal-life material.
Verified background details:
- Birthplace: Madaripur, Bangladesh.
- Date of birth: 10 November 1978.
- Country represented: Bangladesh.
- Batting: Right-handed.
- Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium.
His family background, parents’ names, siblings, childhood cricket clubs and early coaching arrangements could not be independently established from dependable published sources. Cricbuzz+2
Mafizur Rahman Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIReconciled source snapshot | 1997–1997 | 4 | 4 | 53 | 16 | 17.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | — |
This compact table is rendered directly from the shared per-format source selection; recorded-only rows are explicitly labelled. Detailed opponent, venue, year and dismissal analysis remains on the full stats page.
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Mafizur Rahman’s Cricket Career and Bangladesh Selection
Mafizur Rahman’s international career came during an important period in Bangladesh cricket. Bangladesh were developing their standing in international one-day cricket, and the 1997 season included the Asia Cup and the President’s Cup in Kenya.
He earned his Bangladesh ODI opportunity in July 1997. His selection placed him alongside established Bangladesh players including Akram Khan, Aminul Islam, Athar Ali Khan, Khaled Mashud and Naimur Rahman.
His international career was short, but it included appearances against three different opponents:
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Zimbabwe
- Kenya
The four matches established his complete recorded ODI career between July and October 1997. i.imgci.com+3
Mafizur Rahman’s Career Timeline
| Date / Year | Team or competition | Career development |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Bangladesh | Entered senior international cricket |
| 22 July 1997 | Asia Cup | ODI debut against Sri Lanka |
| 24 July 1997 | Asia Cup | Second ODI against India |
| 11 October 1997 | President’s Cup | Played against Zimbabwe in Nairobi |
| 15 October 1997 | President’s Cup | Final recorded ODI against Kenya |
| November–December 1997 | Bangladesh tour of New Zealand | Played domestic first-class and List A cricket |
The New Zealand tour is particularly important because it provides additional evidence of his career beyond the four international appearances. Crickrida+3
Mafizur Rahman’s ODI Career for Bangladesh
Mafizur Rahman played four One Day Internationals for Bangladesh in 1997. He scored 53 runs, with a batting average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 50.96.
His highest ODI score was 16, which he achieved twice: against Zimbabwe and Kenya. He also contributed an unbeaten 15 against India.
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ODI Debut Against Sri Lanka — 22 July 1997
Mafizur made his international debut on 22 July 1997 during the Pepsi Asia Cup in Colombo.
The match was played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, where Sri Lanka batted first and scored 296/4 in 46 overs. Sanath Jayasuriya produced a major innings of 108 from 83 balls, while Marvan Atapattu scored 60.
Mafizur contributed in both innings. He bowled six overs, conceding 37 runs without taking a wicket. With the bat, he scored six runs from 12 deliveries before being caught by Sajeewa de Silva off Aravinda de Silva.
Bangladesh finished on 193/8, losing by 103 runs.
Debut match snapshot
| Detail | Performance |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 July 1997 |
| Competition | Pepsi Asia Cup |
| Opposition | Sri Lanka |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Batting | 6 runs from 12 balls |
| Bowling | 6 overs, 0/37 |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 103 runs |
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Unbeaten 15 Against India — 24 July 1997
Mafizur’s second ODI came against India on 24 July 1997, again at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
Bangladesh struggled against India’s bowling attack and managed 130/8 in 43 overs. Mafizur provided a useful contribution towards the end of the innings, remaining unbeaten on 15 from 30 balls.
He struck two boundaries and helped Bangladesh complete its innings after losing several wickets.
India chased the target comfortably, reaching 132/1 in just 15 overs. Sourav Ganguly scored 73 not out from 52 balls, while Sachin Tendulkar contributed 28.
Mafizur bowled two overs and conceded 16 runs without taking a wicket.
Performance snapshot
- Opposition: India
- Date: 24 July 1997
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
- Score: 15 not out
- Balls faced: 30
- Fours: 2
- Bowling: 2 overs, 0/16
- Result: India won by nine wickets.
His unbeaten innings was his highest score in the two-match Asia Cup appearance until he later equalled 16 against Zimbabwe and Kenya. i.imgci.com+1
16 Runs Against Zimbabwe — 11 October 1997
Mafizur returned to international action during the President’s Cup in Kenya in October 1997.
Bangladesh faced Zimbabwe at Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi, on 11 October. Zimbabwe produced a substantial total of 305/4 in 50 overs, with Grant Flower scoring 79, Andy Flower making 81 and Guy Whittall remaining unbeaten on 79.
Mafizur bowled two overs, conceding 19 runs without taking a wicket.
Bangladesh had a challenging run chase and eventually finished all out for 257, losing by 48 runs. Mafizur scored 16 from 15 balls, his quickest scoring innings in his four ODIs.
Performance snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 October 1997 |
| Competition | President’s Cup |
| Opposition | Zimbabwe |
| Venue | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi |
| Score | 16 |
| Balls | 15 |
| Bowling | 2 overs, 0/19 |
| Bangladesh total | 257 all out |
| Zimbabwe total | 305/4 |
| Result | Zimbabwe won by 48 runs |
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Final ODI Against Kenya — 15 October 1997
Mafizur’s fourth and final recorded ODI appearance came against Kenya at the Aga Khan Sports Club Ground in Nairobi.
Bangladesh struggled badly with the bat, being dismissed for just 100 runs in 41.2 overs. Mafizur scored 16 from 47 deliveries, providing resistance during a difficult innings.
He entered the batting effort after Bangladesh had already lost several wickets. His innings ended when Mohammad Sheikh caught him off Aasif Karim.
Mafizur also bowled one over, conceding one run without taking a wicket.
Kenya comfortably reached 102/2 in 17 overs and won by eight wickets.
Final ODI snapshot
- Date: 15 October 1997
- Opposition: Kenya
- Venue: Aga Khan Sports Club Ground, Nairobi
- Batting: 16 from 47 balls
- Bowling: 1 over, 0/1
- Bangladesh total: 100 all out
- Result: Kenya won by eight wickets.
This was Mafizur’s final appearance in ODI cricket. i.imgci.com+1
Mafizur Rahman’s ODI Career Statistics
His four-match international record is summarized below.
| Batting statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Innings | 4 |
| Not outs | 1 |
| Runs | 53 |
| Highest score | 16 |
| Average | 17.66 |
| Strike rate | 50.96 |
| Balls faced | 104 |
| Hundreds | 0 |
| Fifties | 0 |
| Fours | 3 |
| Sixes | 0 |
| Catches | 1 |
Bowling statistics
| Bowling statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Bowling innings | 4 |
| Overs | 11 |
| Balls | 66 |
| Runs conceded | 73 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Economy | 6.63 |
| Best figures | 0/1 |
His international record shows a player who contributed primarily as a lower-order batter while also providing a right-arm fast-medium bowling option. Crickrida+2
For a deeper examination of his international batting and bowling record, use the player statistics page:
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Mafizur Rahman’s First-Class and List A Career
Mafizur’s cricketing record extended beyond international ODIs. The Bangladesh team’s 1997 tour of New Zealand provides an important additional part of his career.
The tour took place in November and December 1997, following Bangladesh’s success in the ICC Trophy earlier that year. It involved matches against regional New Zealand teams and other development opposition.
First-Class Cricket in New Zealand
Mafizur played one recorded first-class match during the tour.
In the Bangladesh first-class averages for November–December 1997, he recorded:
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 1 |
| Innings | 2 |
| Runs | 3 |
| Highest score | 3 |
| Average | 1.50 |
| Bowling overs | 15 |
| Runs conceded | 39 |
| Wickets | 1 |
| Bowling average | 39.00 |
| Best bowling | 1/23 |
His first-class appearance came against Southern in Dunedin from 1–4 December 1997.
He scored zero in the first innings and three in the second. He also claimed one wicket in the match.
The figures are modest, but they establish that his cricketing career was not restricted to international one-day matches. Cricinfo+1
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List A Cricket and the Canterbury Match
Mafizur also played List A cricket during the New Zealand tour.
One particularly notable performance came against Canterbury at Christchurch on 7 December 1997.
Bangladesh batted first and were dismissed for 154 in 42 overs. Mafizur scored 30 from 37 deliveries, making it his highest recorded List A innings.
He was dismissed by GR Stead, while Canterbury’s bowling attack also included Chris Martin’s future New Zealand teammate Daniel Vettori-era contemporaries and other domestic players.
Mafizur’s 30 was the highest score he achieved across the recorded formats of his career.
Canterbury match snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 December 1997 |
| Competition | Bangladesh tour of New Zealand |
| Opposition | Canterbury |
| Venue | Christchurch |
| Bangladesh score | 154 all out |
| Mafizur’s score | 30 |
| Balls faced | 37 |
| Dismissal | Caught Hastings, bowled GR Stead |
The archived scorecard records his contribution and provides a useful example of his batting ability outside international cricket. i.imgci.com+1
Overall List A Record
His recorded List A career statistics are:
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Innings | 10 |
| Not outs | 1 |
| Runs | 127 |
| Highest score | 30 |
| Average | 14.11 |
| Hundreds | 0 |
| Fifties | 0 |
| Wickets | 7 |
| Bowling average | 48.42 |
| Economy rate | 5.55 |
| Best bowling | 3/54 |
The List A record includes one-day cricket beyond his four Bangladesh ODIs. It should not be confused with his international-only statistics. Cricket Times+1
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Mafizur Rahman’s Records and Career Milestones
Although Mafizur did not establish a major international statistical record, several facts help define his playing career.
Important career milestones:
- Made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 22 July 1997.
- Represented Bangladesh in four ODIs.
- Scored 53 international runs.
- Registered two ODI scores of 16.
- Scored 15 not out against India.
- Recorded his highest List A score of 30 against Canterbury.
- Took seven wickets in his recorded List A career.
- Took one wicket in first-class cricket.
- Took one catch in ODI cricket.
His international and domestic-format records demonstrate why it is important to consider the complete scorecard archive rather than relying only on the four-match ODI summary. Crickrida+2
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Mafizur Rahman’s Playing Style
Mafizur was a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler.
His recorded international role was that of a lower-order batting option who could contribute with the ball. The available scorecards establish his batting and bowling styles, although there is insufficient contemporary analysis to make detailed claims about his preferred deliveries, technical strengths or tactical role.
His international batting record included:
- A 15-ball 16 against Zimbabwe.
- An unbeaten 15 against India.
- A 47-ball 16 against Kenya.
- A 12-ball six against Sri Lanka.
These performances show different innings situations, from a relatively quick contribution against Zimbabwe to a longer effort in Bangladesh’s unsuccessful chase against Kenya.
Mafizur Rahman’s Family, Education and Personal Life
There is limited reliable public information about Mafizur Rahman’s personal life.
The available cricket profiles establish his birthplace and date of birth, but do not provide independently corroborated information about his parents, siblings, spouse, children, educational institutions or family cricketing connections.
Accordingly, no family relationships or educational qualifications should be attributed to him without stronger evidence.
Mafizur Rahman’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements
No dependable public financial estimate of Mafizur Rahman’s net worth could be established.
His international career took place in 1997, before the modern franchise-cricket economy and the introduction of the Indian Premier League. No reliable public disclosure of his historical playing salary, sponsorship agreements, endorsement contracts or business investments was identified.
Consequently, assigning him a specific net-worth figure would be speculative.
Mafizur Rahman’s International Career: Where It Stands
Mafizur Rahman’s senior international record is confined to four ODIs played in 1997.
He did not make a recorded Test or T20 International appearance for Bangladesh. His subsequent documented cricket included first-class and List A matches during the New Zealand tour.
The limited length of his international career is an important part of his statistical profile. It also explains why his historical scorecards are more useful for understanding his playing record than modern franchise statistics or contemporary rankings.
Mafizur Rahman Biography: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mafizur Rahman?
Mafizur Rahman is a former Bangladeshi international cricketer born on 10 November 1978 in Madaripur. He played four ODIs for Bangladesh in 1997.
How old is Mafizur Rahman?
He is 47 years old as of 1 November 2026. He will turn 48 on 10 November 2026.
When did Mafizur Rahman make his ODI debut?
He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 22 July 1997 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
How many ODI matches did Mafizur Rahman play?
He played four ODIs for Bangladesh, all during 1997.
How many runs did Mafizur Rahman score in ODI cricket?
He scored 53 runs in four ODI innings at an average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 50.96.
What was Mafizur Rahman’s highest ODI score?
His highest ODI score was 16, which he achieved against both Zimbabwe and Kenya in October 1997.
What was Mafizur Rahman’s bowling style?
He bowled right-arm fast-medium deliveries.
Did Mafizur Rahman play Test cricket?
No recorded Test appearance is listed in his senior international career.
Did Mafizur Rahman play domestic first-class cricket?
Yes. He played one recorded first-class match during Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in December 1997, scoring three runs and taking one wicket.
What was Mafizur Rahman’s highest List A score?
His highest recorded List A score was 30, made against Canterbury in Christchurch on 7 December 1997.
Is Mafizur Rahman the same player as Mustafizur Rahman?
No. Mafizur Rahman is the former Bangladesh international who played four ODIs in 1997. Mustafizur Rahman is the left-arm fast-medium bowler who made his Bangladesh debut in 2015.
What is Mafizur Rahman’s net worth?
There is no dependable publicly verified net-worth estimate for Mafizur Rahman.
Conclusion
Mafizur Rahman was among the players who represented Bangladesh during an important period in the country’s early international cricket journey. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in July 1997 and played four One Day Internationals, scoring 53 runs with a highest score of 16. Although his international career was brief and he did not establish himself as a regular member of the national team, his appearances remain part of Bangladesh’s cricket history. His journey reflects the experiences of an early-generation Bangladeshi international cricketer who had the opportunity to represent his country on the international stage. i.imgci.com+2