Tanzim Hasan Sakib sets a unique record

KINGSTOWN: Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib set a unique record during his side’s 21-run win over Nepal in a low-scoring ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match.

Sakib played a key role in Bangladesh’s victory, earning the man of the match award for his brilliant bowling figures of 4-7.

During this fiery four-over spell, he bowled 21 dot balls, which is the most by any bowler in a T20 World Cup match.

The previous record for most dot balls bowled in a T20 World Cup match was jointly held by seven bowlers, all of whom bowled 20 dot balls, including New Zealand’s Trent Boult and South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman in the ongoing edition.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib, while defending a modest total of 106, made the breakthrough with the new ball, dismissing Kushal Bhurtel (4) and Anil Shah (0) in the third over with nine runs on the board.

He added two more wickets to his total while Mustafizur Rahman also contributed with a wicket to reduce Nepal to 26-5 in seven overs.

Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee then forged a tentative 52-member partnership to force Nepal’s comeback, but Rahman removed Malla to break the partnership.

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Malla top scored for Nepal with a scratching knock of 27 runs from 40 balls, including one four and one six.

Meanwhile, Airee scored 25 off 31 with the help of two boundaries and one six before falling to Rahman in the next over.

Shakib Al Hasan bowled the last over and took two wickets in two balls to end Nepal’s innings on 85.

This win made Bangladesh the second team from Group D to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament alongside South Africa.