Bangladesh’s Fast Bowling Star Shines in High-Stakes Asia Cup 2025 Clash
In a crucial Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s showdown against Pakistan, held on Thursday, September 25, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Taskin Ahmed etched his name in the record books. The 30-year-old fast bowler picked up the early breakthrough, dismissing Pakistan’s opener Sahibzada Farhan for just four runs on the third ball of the match. Farhan was caught brilliantly by Rishad Hossain, giving Bangladesh a flying start in the must-win contest.
A Historic Milestone: Taskin Reaches 100 T20I Wickets
With the dismissal of Farhan, Taskin Ahmed completed a major career milestone — his 100th wicket in T20 Internationals. He becomes only the third Bangladeshi bowler to achieve this feat in the shortest format of the game, joining elite company alongside Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman.
This match marks Taskin’s 82nd appearance for Bangladesh in T20Is, further underlining his importance to the national side.
Bangladesh’s Top T20I Wicket-Takers
Here’s a quick look at Bangladesh’s top performers with the ball in T20 Internationals:
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 119* | 150* | 6/10 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 129 | 149 | 5/20 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 82* | 100* | 4/16 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 67* | 62* | 4/11 |
| Shoriful Islam | 54 | 58 | 3/17 |
| Rishad Hossain | 47 | 56* | 3/18 |
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Asia Cup 2025: Taskin’s Bowling Summary
Despite being dropped for the match against India on September 24, Taskin has had a consistent run throughout the Asia Cup 2025. Here’s how he has fared in the tournament:
| Opponent | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 4 | 38 | 2 | Abu Dhabi | September 11 |
| Afghanistan | 4 | 34 | 2 | Abu Dhabi | September 16 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 37 | 1 | Dubai | September 20 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 8 | 1* | Dubai | September 25 |
Road to the Final: What’s at Stake?
The ongoing fixture between Bangladesh and Pakistan is more than just another Super 4s game — it’s a virtual semi-final. The winner of this intense encounter will secure a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, in Dubai.
India has already booked their place in the final after securing back-to-back Super 4s victories. On September 21, they chased down Pakistan’s target of 172 in just 18.5 overs. Then, on September 24, they defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs, ensuring their seat in the tournament finale.
Leadership Change: Jaker Ali Steps In for Injured Litton Das
Bangladesh are without their regular T20I captain and star batter, Litton Das, who is sidelined due to injury. In his absence, Jaker Ali has taken over the captaincy duties. Litton, the country’s highest run-scorer in T20Is, also missed the previous match against India, making Jaker’s leadership all the more vital during this critical stage of the tournament.
