Taskin Ahmed is a top fast bowler from Bangladesh and is known for his speed, aggression and ability to perform when it matters most. He has been playing well against Afghanistan in all formats of the game and has made important contributions whenever he has played. From Test matches to shorter formats, his stats show he has become a key bowler for Bangladesh.
Test Stats and Records vs Afghanistan (2023)
Taskin Ahmed played in 1 Test match against Afghanistan and did well. In that 2023 match he bowled 16 overs in 2 innings, took 4 wickets for 85 runs. His best figures were 4/37, average 21.25.
He has a knack of getting early wickets and breaking partnerships even in longer games. Although it’s just one match, Taskin’s performance was impressive.
| Matches | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.0 | 2 | 85 | 4 | 4/37 | 4/85 | 21.25 | 5.31 |
ODI Stats and Records vs Afghanistan (2015–2024)
Taskin has been very good against Afghanistan in ODIs. In 13 matches he has taken 25 wickets, given away 472 runs in 97.1 overs. Average 18.88 and best figures 4/44, he’s a match winner in this format.His economy rate is 4.85, and he takes a wicket every 23.3 balls, he’s one of the most effective bowlers in these matches. He has three four-wicket hauls, often breaks Afghanistan’s batting line up.
| Matches | Overs | Maidens | Wickets | BBI | Average | Eco | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 97.1 | 4 | 25 | 4/44 | 18.88 | 4.85 | 23.3 | 3 | 0 |
T20I Stats and Records vs Afghanistan (2022–2024)
In T20Is, Taskin has played 4 matches against Afghanistan from 2022 to 2024. He has taken 5 wickets with an average of 19.20, and his best figures are 3/33. What makes his T20I performance great is his economy rate of 6.40, which is very good for T20 cricket.
Used when the batting power play is on and at the end of the innings, Taskin has been in control and taken important wickets.
| Matches | Overs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15.0 | 5 | 3/33 | 19.20 | 6.40 | 18.0 |
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs Afghanistan (2023)
Taskin Ahmed had a match winning performance in the 2023 Asia Cup game against Afghanistan, taking 4 wickets for 44 runs. His bowling really hurt Afghanistan’s batting and showed how he can perform when it matters.
| Year | Opponent | Overs | Wickets | Best | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Afghanistan | 8 | 4 | 4/44 | 5.50 |
Taskin Ahmed’s numbers against Afghanistan shows how far he has come as a fast bowler. Whether it’s Test, ODI, T20I or Asia Cup, Taskin always delivers.
With 33 wickets in 18 matches against Afghanistan, he’s a must have in Bangladesh’s bowling line up.
