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Mustafizur Rahman Surpasses Shakib Al Hasan to Become Bangladesh's Highest T20I Wicket-Taker

Mustafizur Rahman Surpasses Shakib Al Hasan to Become Bangladesh's Highest T20I Wicket-Taker

The T20 Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Bangladesh is being played amidst a fierce contest. Bangladesh captain Zakir Ali won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Sports News: In the ongoing T20 Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Bangladesh, Bangladesh's fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has made history. After taking a crucial wicket against India, Rahman became the highest wicket-taker in T20 International cricket for Bangladesh. With this achievement, he also broke the record held by former captain and star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Mustafizur Sets New Record

In this match, Mustafizur Rahman took the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav and completed 150 wickets in T20 International cricket. He has become the first Bangladeshi player to achieve so many wickets in T20I cricket. Previously, Shakib Al Hasan held the record with 149 wickets. Mustafizur conceded only 33 runs in four overs against India and claimed a crucial wicket. With this, he became the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in T20 cricket. Bangladesh's Top-5 T20I Wicket-Takers:

  • Mustafizur Rahman – 150 wickets
  • Shakib Al Hasan – 149 wickets
  • Taskin Ahmed – 99 wickets
  • Mahedi Hasan – 61 wickets
  • Shoriful Islam – 58 wickets

Mustafizur debuted for the Bangladesh team in 2015. Since then, he has remained a crucial part of the team in T20 International cricket. He has taken a total of 150 wickets in 118 matches, which includes two five-wicket hauls.

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