In an electrifying match at the first T20 International in Sharjah, Bangladesh’s pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman made history by setting a remarkable new record. Amidst a tense, prolonged stalemate on the UAE pitch, his unwavering focus and precise bowling left a lasting impression on cricket fans worldwide.
Particularly, his death overs towards the end of the game proved to be the game-changer. In these crucial overs, he delivered seven dot balls, significantly influencing the match’s outcome.
These dot balls have propelled Mustafizur into a new echelon in T20 cricket history. It is now confirmed that he has become the first bowler to record 300 dot balls in death overs in T20 internationals. While he previously topped the list, this match elevated him to an entirely new level. No other bowler has come close to matching this staggering figure.
Top T20 International Death Over Dot Balls
- 300 – Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- 241 – Chris Jordan (England)
- 240 – Tim South (New Zealand)
- 222 – Haris Rauf (Pakistan)
- 208 – Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Furthermore, excluding all forms of T20 cricket and focusing solely on international matches, Mustafizur’s total dot balls in death overs across all T20s stand at 816. This puts him in third place among all bowlers in this category.
Mustafizur Rahman’s extraordinary feat is a testament to his skill, consistency, and ability to excel under pressure, etching his name firmly into the history of T20 cricket.
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