Taskin Ahmed Makes History with Seven-Wicket Haul

Sports Correspondent

Taskin Ahmed delivered a stunning performance in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), setting a new record with a seven-wicket haul against Dhaka Capitals. The right-arm pacer bowled four overs at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, conceding just 19 runs and claiming seven wickets, the best bowling figures in BPL history.

Taskin broke the previous record set by Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, who took six wickets for 17 runs in 2020 while playing for Khulna Tigers against Sylhet Royals.

Taskin’s figures rank as the third-best in recognized T20 cricket. Malaysia’s Shahrul Idrus holds the top spot with seven wickets for eight runs against China in 2023, followed by Colin Ackermann’s seven for 18 for Leicestershire against Birmingham Bears in England’s Vitality Blast.

Despite Taskin’s fiery spell, Dhaka Capitals managed to post a competitive total of 174 for nine. Taskin struck early, dismissing Litton Das on his second ball of the second over and removing Tanzid Hasan Tamim in his next.

Returning in the 17th over, Taskin dismissed Shahadat Hossain Dipu and Chaturanga de Silva in quick succession. He sealed the record in the final over, conceding just two runs and taking three wickets, creating a hat-trick opportunity. Taskin’s exceptional performance left an indelible mark on the match and the tournament.