Shakib Al Hasan Becomes First Bowler to Reach 50 Wickets at T20 World Cups

Bangladesh’s veteran Shakib Al Hasan made history on Saturday by becoming the first bowler to take 50 wickets at T20 World Cups. In the 9th edition of the tournament, Shakib achieved this milestone in his 42nd game. During the match, he dismissed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored a quick 23 runs in 11 balls, with a well-judged catch by Jaker Ali.

Shakib’s bowling average in T20 World Cup matches is 19.38 with a strike rate of 6.81, making him the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. The now-retired Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi is in second place with 39 wickets in 34 matches, while Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga follows with 38 wickets in 31 games and Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 37 wickets in 19 matches. Pakistan’s Saeed Ajmal is fifth on the list with 36 wickets in 23 games.

Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to field first against India in their second Super Eight clash on Saturday. India, aiming for a spot in the semi-finals, previously defeated Afghanistan by