Taskin savours 'proud moment' after bagging seven-wicket haul

Bangladesh pace bowler Taskin Ahmed credits discipline and execution for his feat

Taskin picked up 7-19, entering the record books for the third-best bowling figures in T20 cricket. He joined Malaysia's Syazrul Idrus (7-8) and Colin Ackermann (7-18) in achieving this feat.

Key Statistics

• 7-19: Taskin's impressive bowling figures
• 3rd-best bowling figures in T20 cricket
• 112 wickets: Taskin's current tally, making him the second-highest wicket taker in the BPL
• Joint-most five-fers in the BPL

Taskin's Thoughts

"It couldn't have happened unless I had imagined it (laughs)," Taskin said. "To get wickets you need the favor of luck. Alhamdulillah, I'm executing (my skills) well. The important thing is to bowl well, the number of wickets can fluctuate. Thanks to Allah."

Achievements

• Best bowling figures in BPL history
• Second-highest wicket taker in the BPL
• Joint-most five-fers in the BPL

Challenges in BPL

"Loose balls are not being forgiven. The margin for error is small. This is good for both our bowlers and batters," Taskin said. "It requires better execution, and even with the new ball, the first two to three overs are challenging for the batters."