Taskin Ahmed set a national record by conceding 107 runs in a List A match. Gazi Group Cricketers defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club by 65 runs, led by captain Anamul Bijoy’s 149 not out. This match highlighted both exceptional batting and the challenges faced by bowlers.
In a recent Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match, Taskin Ahmed conceded 107 runs, breaking the national record for the most runs allowed in a List A innings by a Bangladeshi bowler. His figures of 3 wickets for 107 runs came while playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club against Gazi Group Cricketers, who set a total of 336 runs thanks to captain Anamul Bijoy’s 149 not out.
Gazi Group defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club by 65 runs, with Bijoy’s remarkable inning complemented by Sadikur Rahman’s 60 and Tofael Ahmed’s quickfire 63 off 29 balls. The match showcased Gazi Group’s batting prowess after Mohammedan offered to field first when they won the toss.
Taskin’s record-breaking performance surpassed the previous record held by Shahadat Hossain, who gave away 104 runs in a match in 2011. Earlier in the tournament, Mukhtar Ali had also conceded 99 runs but during fewer overs. Taskin Ahmed’s performance stands as an anomaly in an otherwise strong season where he earlier recorded impressive bowling figures of 7-19.
The record of 107 runs conceded places Taskin Ahmed jointly 11th on the list of most runs conceded in any List A match historically. Notably, among those with higher totals, only Stuart Thomas achieved three wickets while conceding more than Taskin did.
Despite Rony Talukdar’s innings of 74, Mohammedan Sporting Club collapsed to a total of 271 runs. For Gazi Group Cricketers, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain played a key role in the bowling department, taking 4 wickets for 59 runs.
The detailed breakdown of bowlers with the most runs conceded in List A matches includes:
1. Bas de Leede (Netherlands) – 115 runs conceded
2. Chetan Anand (Arunachal Pradesh) – 114 runs
3. Mick Lewis (Australia) – 113 runs
4. Adam Zampa (Australia) – 113 runs
5. Wahab Riaz (Pakistan) – 110 runs
6. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 110 runs
7. Several bowlers, including Taskin Ahmed, with 107 runs in this match.
Taskin Ahmed’s record-setting performance in the Dhaka Premier League reflects both the unpredictable nature of cricket and his unique place within the sport’s history. His impressive figures in other formats contrast sharply with this recent outing, highlighting the volatility bowlers face. Overall, Gazi Group Cricketers’ victory and their batters’ exploits were pivotal in a high-scoring encounter.
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