Shakib skillfully claimed two wickets, conceding only 29 runs, including two maidens, during his impressive ten-over spell against the Lankan team.
Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious international career on Thursday. During the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 clash against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Shakib emerged as the second most successful left-arm spinner in the history of One Day Internationals (ODIs).
In the 10th over of the match, Shakib bowled out Kusal Mendis, restricting him to a mere 5 runs. This wicket marked Shakib’s 306th in ODIs, surpassing the previous record held by Daniel Vettori. With this accomplishment, Shakib now stands second on the list of left-arm spinners with the most ODI wickets.
The only player ahead of Shakib is the former Sri Lankan captain, Sanath Jayasuriya, who leads the pack with an impressive tally of 323 wickets. Shakib’s remarkable achievement places him ahead of renowned players like Daniel Vettori (305) and Abdur Razzak (207), both of whom have left an indelible mark on the cricketing world.
Shakib holds an impressive 13th position on the esteemed list of most One Day International (ODI) wickets, a ranking dominated by the legendary Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, who boasts an astounding 534 scalps.
At the age of 36, Shakib, a versatile all-rounder from Bangladesh, has showcased his exceptional skills by claiming a remarkable 306 wickets from 236 ODIs. With an impressive average of 28.91, he has proven his consistency and prowess on the field. Notably, he has achieved four five-wicket hauls throughout his illustrious career.
In a recent match, Shakib demonstrated his bowling mastery by skillfully dismissing Mendis, leaving the Sri Lankan team in a precarious situation at 43 for 3. This pivotal moment occurred during their pursuit of a target of 165 runs in Kandy.
Earlier, Sri Lanka successfully dismissed Bangladesh for a mere total of 164 runs in 42.4 overs. The credit for this remarkable feat goes to the exceptional performance of fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who skillfully claimed four wickets. Additionally, Maheesh Theekshana contributed significantly by taking a couple of wickets.
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