Agency :
Taskin Ahmed’s record-breaking bowling performance and a crucial partnership between Anamul Haque Bijoy and Ryan Burl helped Durbar Rajshahi claim their first victory in the BPL, defeating Dhaka Capitals by 7 wickets on Thursday.
Taskin was the star with the ball, taking 7 wickets for 19 runs, the best bowling figures in BPL history.
Earlier, Taskin surpassed Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir’s record of 6 wickets for 17 runs, achieved in 2020 for Khulna Tigers against Sylhet Royals. Taskin’s figures are now the third-best in recognized T20 cricket.
The record is held by Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus, who took 7 wickets for 8 runs against China in 2023, followed by Colin Ackermann’s 7 for 18 for Leicestershire against Birmingham Bears in England’s Vitality Blast.
Despite Taskin’s fiery spell, Dhaka Capitals managed to post a competitive total of 174 for 9. Taskin struck early, removing Litton Das in his second over with a sharp bouncer that resulted in a catch at slip.
In the fourth over, he dismissed opener Tanzid Hasan, who edged a catch to the keeper while attempting an aggressive shot.
Taskin returned in the 17th over to dismiss Shahadat Hossain Dipu, who had scored 50, and Chaturanga de Silva in quick succession. The pacer saved his best for last, claiming three wickets in his final over while conceding just 2 runs, narrowly missing out on a hat-trick.
