Taskin Ahmed set a national record in List A cricket by conceding 107 runs in a match, surpassing Shahadat Hossain’s previous record. Gazi Group Cricketers won by 65 runs, led by Anamul Bijoy’s century. This match highlights the challenges faced by bowlers in high-scoring games while showcasing the importance of team performance.
In a recent Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match, Taskin Ahmed made history by conceding 107 runs, thus setting a new national record in List A cricket. Gazi Group Cricketers triumphed over Mohammedan Sporting Club by 65 runs. Gazi Group’s captain, Anamul Bijoy, led a remarkable performance, scoring 149 not out off 143 balls, contributing significantly to their total of 336-5. His opening partner, Sadikur Rahman, added 60 runs, while Tofael Ahmed scored a quickfire 63 runs off 29 balls.
Taskin Ahmed’s performance was notably poor, resulting in figures of 3 wickets for 107 runs from his 10 overs, marking the costliest bowling display by a Bangladeshi in List A cricket history. The previous record was held by Shahadat Hossain, who had conceded 104 runs without taking a wicket back in 2011. In the current tournament, Mukhtar Ali also had an expensive outing with figures of 1-99 in nine overs.
Taskin Ahmed has had some impressive moments in his career, such as his 7-19 performance in January, which stands as the third-best figures in men’s T20 cricket. Notably, he was also awarded a Grade A+ contract by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for 2025. The record of 107 runs conceded places him jointly in the 11th position for the most runs allowed in a List A inning in cricket history.
The following are the most runs conceded in a List A innings by Bangladeshi bowlers:
1. Taskin Ahmed – 10-0-107-3
2. Shahadat Hossain – 10-0-104-0
3. Iqbal Hossain – 9-0-104-2
4. Mukhtar Ali – 9-0-99-1
5. Shafiul Islam – 9-0-97-2.
The Gazi Group’s victory came after Mohammedan Sporting Club, despite a strong start from Rony Talukdar with 74 runs, faltered and ultimately managed only 271 runs. Abdul Gaffar Saqlain was pivotal for Gazi Group, taking 4 wickets for 59 runs.
Taskin Ahmed’s record of 107 runs conceded highlights a significant milestone in Bangladeshi cricket, showcasing both his struggles and potential. Despite individual performances from players like Rony Talukdar, Mohammedan Sporting Club could not secure the win against Gazi Group Cricketers. This match emphasized the importance of strong overall team performance in cricket, especially in league formats.
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