Bangladesh achieved historic cricket milestones during their Asia Cup Super Fours victory against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Dubai. Captain Litton Das broke Shakib Al Hasan's T20 international run record while Mustafizur Rahman equaled the bowling legend's wicket tally. Das accumulated 2,556 runs across 114 matches, surpassing Shakib's 2,551 runs from 129 games. The captain reached this landmark with a boundary against Dushmantha Chameera during the sixth over, contributing 23 runs from 16 deliveries. Das also holds Bangladesh's record for most sixes in T20 cricket with 78.
Mustafizur Rahman matched Shakib's 149-wicket milestone in just 117 appearances compared to Shakib's 129 matches. The left-arm bowler dominated Sri Lanka's batting lineup during the death overs with exceptional figures of three wickets for 20 runs. Rahman maintained a 5.00 economy rate while dismissing Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga. His performance helped secure Bangladesh's four-wicket triumph. Both players demonstrated remarkable efficiency in reaching these significant career achievements.
Mustafizur Rahman matched Shakib's 149-wicket milestone in just 117 appearances compared to Shakib's 129 matches. The left-arm bowler dominated Sri Lanka's batting lineup during the death overs with exceptional figures of three wickets for 20 runs. Rahman maintained a 5.00 economy rate while dismissing Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga. His performance helped secure Bangladesh's four-wicket triumph. Both players demonstrated remarkable efficiency in reaching these significant career achievements.
