New Delhi: Shakib Al Hasan entered history books on Saturday in the T20 World Cup 2024 super 8 clash between India and Bangladesh in Antigua. Shakib became the first player to register 50 wickets in the history of the showpiece event after dismissing Indian skipper Rohit Sharma at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
After put into bat first, Rohit and Virat Kohli started off well for the Men in Blue playing some fine shots off the Bangladesh bowling. Shakib, who proved to be expensive in his first over after being hit for 15 runs, came out stronger in the next over and picked the most crucial wicket for the Bangla Tigers. Rohit, who was looking good in his cameo fell victim to Shakib after scoring 23 runs off just 11 balls, which included three fours and a lone six.
The Elusive list
After picking the wicket, Shakib achieved the historic feat of becoming the first bowler in T20 World Cup history take fifty wickets. Next on the former Pakistan player Shahid Afridi who has 39 wickets to his name in the T20 World Cup history. The third and fourth spot is occupied by two Sri Lankan bowlers – Lasith Malinga and Wanindu Hasaranga with 38 and 37 wickets respectively. Former Pakistani Saeed Ajmal occupies the fifth spot with 36 wickets to his name.
The only player alongside India’s Rohit Sharma to have played all editions of the event since its inception in 2007, Shakib is now a wicket away from becoming only the second player after Tim Southee (164) to reach 150 wickets in the format. If that happens, the 37-year-old will also be the first to take 150 scalps and score 2500 runs in T20Is.
Meanwhile, winning this encounter becomes important for the Bangladesh side as they have already lost their opening super 8 fixture against Australia.
After taking Rohit Sharma’s wicket in the T20 World Cup 2024 super eight clash, Shakib Al Hasan registered an elusive feat in the showpiece event. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
