Shakib Al Hasan registers huge milestone with Rohit Sharma's wicket in T20 World Cup 2024

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan created history in the T20 World Cup by becoming the first player to take 50 wickets in the tournament. This milestone was achieved during Bangladesh's Super Eights match against India in Antigua, where Shakib dismissed Indian captain Rohit Sharma.

In the 4th over of the powerplay, Shakib Al Hasan reached this significant milestone by removing Rohit Sharma, who had a strong start with 3 fours and a six. Despite conceding 10 runs in the first three balls of the over, Shakib cleverly adjusted his length and had Sharma caught, completing his 50th wicket in T20 World Cup history.

Shakib Al Hasan has been a key player for Bangladesh since the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. It took him 42 matches to reach the 50-wicket mark, with his first wicket being Denesh Ramdin in Johannesburg in 2007.

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Most Wickets in T20 World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) - 50 wickets

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 39 wickets

Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 38 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) - 37 wickets

Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan) - 36 wickets

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IND vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2024

Bangladesh opted to bowl after winning the toss against India in a crucial Super 8s encounter in the T20 World Cup here on Saturday. India's playing eleven remained unchanged while Bangladesh dropped pacer Taskin Ahmed from the eleven.

Star batter Virat Kohli found much-needed rhythm before Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya, who made a forceful unbeaten fifty, pushed India to 196 for five against Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match here on Saturday.

Struggling for runs since his selection in the India squad, Dube (34 off 24) once again was slow off the blocks before smoking three sixes to make an impact towards the end of the innings.

Hardik (50 not out off 27 balls) provided the final flourish to take the team close to 200.

(With PTI inputs)