Mustafizur Rahman Breaks Shakib Al Hasan's Record During India Clash

Mustafizur Rahman Creates History Against India

One of the brightest instances of the Tigers was witnessed on a night when the country was made up of a daunting task against a formidable Indian side. In the 12th over, Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav out, and in the process, not only did he provide his team a breakthrough but also, he rewrote the books of cricketing history of Bangladesh.

That dismissal was his 150th T20 international wicket ,which earned him a record of 149 wickets of Shakib Al Hasan. That was a record with 117 innings against 126 of Shakib, which depicts the level of consistency and efficiency of Mustafizur in dealing with the ball.

The success highlights the role of Mustafizur in the Bangladesh cricket. Since his debut in 2015, the pacer has been known to have deadly cutters and sharp variations. His talent to perform on pressure has helped him to emerge as one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket, especially in the shortest format.

 

Bangladesh’s Leading Wicket-Takers in T20Is

• Mustafizur Rahman – 150 wickets in 117 innings
   
• Shakib Al Hasan – 149 wickets in 126 innings
   
• Taskin Ahmed – 99 wickets in 79 innings
   
• Mahedi Hasan – 61 wickets in 64 innings
   
• Shoriful Islam – 58 wickets in 52 innings

By surpassing Shakib, Mustafizur has firmly established himself as Bangladesh’s most successful bowler in T20Is, a testament to his match-winning spells over the years.

Among the World’s Best

The success of Mustafizur is not merely a national triumph but he is in the trail of the top bowlers in the world. Having taken 150 wickets, the 30-year-old is now placed third on the list of all-time wicket-takers in Men’s T20I international. There are also only two better wicketkeepers than Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and New Zealand’s Tim Southee.

Most Wickets in Men’s T20Is

• Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 173 wickets in 103 innings
   
• Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 164 wickets in 123 innings
   
• Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – 150 wickets in 117 innings
   
• Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 150 wickets in 121 innings
   
• Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 149 wickets in 126 innings

This landmark reflects not only Mustafizur’s personal excellence but also the growing stature of Bangladesh cricket in the T20 arena.

Match Recap: India Dominate Despite Milestone

Although Mustafizur made a record, the opposition was not in favour of Bangladesh. Batting first, India scored 168-6 in 20 overs courtesy a brilliant performance by Abhishek Sharma. The young opener scored 75 runs off a total of 37 balls, with half a dozen fours and half a dozen sixes, which gave India a flying start.

Later on in Bangladesh, bowlers did come back, as Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Mustafizur held down the total to less than 170; however, the Indian batting depth worked to their advantage.

In pursuit of 169, Bangladesh floundered. The Tigers were stunned by the disciplined new-ball bowling of Jasprit Bumrah and the magical spin of Kuldeep Yadav in the middle overs. Kuldeep took three most important wickets, destroying the pursuit. After 127 in 19.3 overs, Bangladesh finally surrendered the match by 41 runs.

What’s Next for Bangladesh

This outcome made India the first team to qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final. However, Bangladesh have not lost hope of reviving their campaign. Their next fight with Pakistan has now become virtually a knockout, as they must win to secure a spot in the final.

In the case of Bangladesh, the track record of Mustafizur is something to look forward to before this must-win battle. The play of the main character will play a critical role when the Tigers strive to defeat Pakistan and secure their place in the championship match.

Final Word

The success of Mustafizur Rahman is not just a personal success, but also a moment of pride for Bangladesh cricket. It is one thing to be a legend like Shakib Al Hasan, but it is another thing to show his steadiness, his durability, and capacity to prove himself on the most major stages.

The Tigers could not rejoice with victory over India, but Mustafizur made his mark to make sure that the night in Dubai would be remembered as a milestone in the cricketing experience of Bangladesh. It is now concentrated on their do-or-die fight against Pakistan, where the form of the left-arm pacer might again prove to be the determinant of their destiny.