Bangladesh’s star pacer Taskin Ahmed made history with a sensational performance in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25, picking up seven wickets for just 19 runs. This remarkable spell secured him the third-best bowling figures in T20 history and the best-ever figures in franchise T20 league.
Highlights of Taskin Ahmed’s Spell
- Match Details:
- Fixture: Durbar Rajshahi vs. Dhaka Capitals
- Venue: Mirpur
- Date: January 2, 2025
- Bowling Figures:
- Overs: 4
- Wickets: 7
- Runs Conceded: 19
- Historical Context:
Taskin’s 7/19 now ranks third in T20 cricket, trailing only behind:
| Rank | Player | Figures | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syazrul Idrus | 7/8 | China | 2023 |
| 2 | Colin Ackermann | 7/18 | Birmingham Bears | 2019 |
| 3 | Taskin Ahmed | 7/19 | Dhaka Capitals | 2025 |
4. Franchise T20 Record:
Taskin surpassed Shakib Al Hasan’s 6/6 in the Caribbean Premier League (2013) to claim the best bowling figures in franchise T20 leagues.
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Breaking Down the Match:
Despite Taskin’s heroics, Dhaka Capitals managed to post a competitive total of 174/9. Shahadat Hossain’s half-century (50 off 41 balls) and Stephen Eskinazi’s explosive 46 ensured a fighting score.
However, Taskin’s efforts dismantled their batting order with key wickets, including:
- Litton Das (0)
- Tanzid Hasan (9)
- Shahadat Hossain (50)
- Chaturanga de Silva (1)
In response, Durbar Rajshahi comfortably chased down the target in 18.1 overs, thanks to a stellar partnership between Anamul Haque (73) and Ryan Burl (106-run stand).*
Taskin’s Reaction to the Record
Taskin expressed gratitude and pride in his achievement, saying:
“To get seven wickets in a T20 game is beyond imagination. It’s a proud moment knowing my name will remain in BPL history.”
He credited his discipline and adaptability on sporting pitches where the margin for error is minimal.
Taskin’s Career Achievements
- BPL Records:
- Highest wicket-taker in a single BPL match.
- Second-highest wicket-taker in BPL history with 112 scalps.
- T20 Bowling Records:
| Rank | Player | Figures | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syazrul Idrus | 7/8 | 2023 |
| 2 | Colin Ackermann | 7/18 | 2019 |
| 3 | Taskin Ahmed | 7/19 | 2025 |
Taskin Ahmed’s 7/19 will be remembered as one of the finest moments in T20 cricket. His extraordinary performance not only secured a win for Durbar Rajshahi but also etched his name in the annals of cricket history.
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