Exceptional Performance in BPL 2024-25
The ongoing 8th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (2024-25) has witnessed a remarkable record in the history of T20 cricket. In the 5th match of the current season, Taskin Ahmed, an experienced fast bowler from the Rajshahi team, achieved an impressive feat. He took 7 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs against the Dhaka Capitals team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Despite Taskin’s outstanding bowling, the Dhaka Capitals team managed to score 174 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs.
Taskin’s Brilliant Bowling Spell
Taskin Ahmed’s exceptional performance has earned him a place in the top three most brilliant bowling spells in T20 cricket history. The record for the most brilliant bowling spell is held by Malaysia’s Shayazrul Idras, who took 7 wickets for 8 runs against China in Kuala Lumpur in 2023. Colin Archman is second on the list, having taken 7 wickets for 18 runs while playing for Leicestershire against Yorkshire in 2019. Taskin Ahmed now ranks third, with 7 wickets for 19 runs, also setting a new record for the best bowling spell in the Bangladesh Premier League.
Breaking Mohammad Aamir’s Record
Taskin Ahmed has broken Mohammad Amir’s record for the best bowling performance in a Bangladesh Premier League match. Previously, Mohammad Amir held the record with 6 wickets for 17 runs against Khulna Tigers in 2020. Taskin’s achievement has created a new milestone in this BPL season. With 73 T20 matches played for the Bangladesh team, Taskin has taken 82 wickets at an average of 23.29, with his best international bowling spell being 4 wickets for 16 runs.