Mustafizur Rahman delivered a brilliant bowling performance, taking 3 key wickets and breaking Shakib Al Hasan’s record. His fiery spell not only helped his team but also made history, proving once again why he’s one of Bangladesh’s best bowlers.
Bangladeshi Pacer Becomes IPL’s Top Wicket-Taker Among Bangladeshis
A Close Miss on the Final Ball
The last ball of Mustafizur Rahman’s spell could have been his fourth wicket of the match. Marcus Stoinis tried to hit the ball but missed. The ball flew into the air and landed near mid-wicket. Mustafizur and two teammates ran toward it, but none of them tried for the catch at the last moment. They feared colliding with each other.
The ball dropped into the gap just ahead of them. It was a small missed chance. But even without that wicket, Mustafizur had a great day on the field and made his country proud.
Mustafizur’s Magic Spell – 3 for 33
Mustafizur Rahman bowled brilliantly in the match against Punjab Kings. He took 3 important wickets and gave away only 33 runs in his 4 overs. What made his performance even more special was that two of those wickets came in the crucial final overs, known as the “death overs” in cricket.
His smart and calm bowling helped control Punjab’s big hitters and slowed down their scoring rate at the end of the innings.
Breaking Shakib’s IPL Record
The highlight of the day was Mustafizur’s entry into the record books. He broke a long-standing record held by another Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan.
Shakib took 63 wickets in 70 innings across 9 seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which was the highest by any Bangladeshi player. But Mustafizur changed that today.
Let’s see how it happened:
- On the fifth ball of his first over, Mustafiz got Punjab opener Priyansh Arya out, caught by Tristan Stubbs. This wicket brought him level with Shakib’s record.
- In the 16th over, he struck again! This time, Shashank Singh was caught again by Stubbs off Mustafiz’s delivery. With this wicket, Mustafiz surpassed Shakib to become Bangladesh’s top wicket-taker in IPL history.
- In the final over, he picked up one more. Marco Jansen tried to score big but was caught behind the wicket — again by Stubbs!
Now, Mustafizur has 65 wickets in 60 IPL innings, putting him on top among all Bangladeshi bowlers in IPL history.
Delhi Wins, Mustafiz Shines
This game wasn’t just about personal records. Mustafizur’s team, Delhi Capitals, also had a great day.
Punjab Kings scored 206 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. But Delhi chased it down, scoring 207 runs with 3 balls and 6 wickets in hand. It was an exciting match, and Mustafiz’s strong bowling helped set the tone early.
Though Mustafiz joined Delhi late this season, he made a strong impact. In just 3 matches, he took 4 wickets, showing his skill and experience when it mattered most.
Delhi Capitals ended their IPL season in fifth place, collecting 15 points from 14 matches. They missed out on the playoffs, but it was still a solid campaign.
In Summary:
- Mustafizur took 3 wickets for 33 runs against Punjab Kings.
- He passed Shakib Al Hasan to become the top Bangladeshi wicket-taker in IPL history.
- Mustafiz now has 65 wickets in 60 IPL innings.
- Delhi Capitals won the match by chasing 207 runs.
- Mustafiz’s performance helped Delhi finish fifth in the league.