Pacer Taskin Ahmed set the record books ablaze with a phenomenal performance, taking 7 wickets for just 19 runs against Dhaka Capitals. Despite Dhaka managing to post 174 runs on the scoreboard, Taskin’s extraordinary bowling stole the spotlight, marking a historic day in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Record-Breaking Performance
Taskin’s 7-wicket haul is now the best bowling spell in BPL’s 11-season history, surpassing Mohammad Amir’s 6 for 17. This performance also makes Taskin the bowler with the most wickets in a single T20 match in the league’s history.
Match Overview
On Thursday, January 2, at Mirpur, Dhaka Capitals opted to bat first after winning the toss. However, they suffered an early collapse, losing two quick wickets. Tanzid Hasan Tamim (9 off 10) and Liton Das (0) were both dismissed by Taskin in a fiery opening spell.
Shahadat Dipu and overseas player Stephen Eskinazi then stabilized the innings with a 79-run partnership. Eskinazi scored 46, while Dipu reached a well-deserved fifty, eventually falling for 50 off 41 balls. Taskin dismissed Dipu to claim his third wicket of the match.
Taskin’s Impact
Taskin returned in the death overs to dismantle Dhaka’s lower order. He claimed four more wickets, leaving Dhaka struggling to maintain momentum. Despite aggressive knocks from captain Thisara Perera (21 off 9 balls) and Shubham Ranjane (24 off 13 balls), Dhaka managed to score 174 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Taskin’s record-breaking performance cements his place as one of the premier pacers in the league, and his fiery spell will remain etched in BPL history.
