He achieved the feat while playing for Durbar Rajshahi in a match against Dhaka Capitals.
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed entered the record books after recording one of the best spells in T20 cricket – a 7/19 while playing for Durbar Rajshahi in a match against Dhaka Capitals in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League ( BPL).
In the process, Taskin set a new record for the best bowling figures in BPL history. Taskin surpassed Mustafizur Rahman, who had the previous best figures for a Bangladesh bowler in the format with 6/10 against USA in the T20 World Cup 2024. This outstanding effort also places Taskin as the bowler of bowling with the third best figures in T20 cricket. in general.
Let’s take a look at the Top 3.
1. Syazrul Idrus: 7/8 vs China (2023)
Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus holds the record for the best bowling figures in T20 cricket. He achieved this milestone during the 2023 Men’s T20 World Cup Asian Qualifier match against China. Idrus claimed seven wickets and conceded just eight runs in his four overs, including a first over, as the Chinese team were dismissed for just 23 runs. Malaysia comfortably chased down the target in just 4.5 overs.
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2. Colin Ackermann: 7/18 vs. Leicestershire (2019)
Colin Ackermann occupies the second position on this list. The right-arm spinner put in an exceptional performance, claiming seven wickets for just 18 runs in four overs while playing for Leicestershire against the Birmingham Bears during the 2019 Vitality Blast. His remarkable effort helped Leicestershire secure a 55-run win as they defended his total of 189/6. The Bears were dismissed for 134, largely due to Ackermann’s stellar bowling. He was named Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution.
3. Taskin Ahmed: 7/19 vs. Dhaka Capital (2024)
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed now occupies the third-best bowling tally in men’s T20 cricket. The right-arm fast bowler claimed seven wickets and restricted Dhaka Capital to 174/9 in his 20 overs, conceding only 19 runs in his four-over spell. Taskin’s brilliant performance turned the match around as Dhaka fell from 129/3. Durbar Rajshahi secured victory with seven wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare. Impressively, Taskin delivered 15 dot balls during his spell.
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