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DHAKA, Sept 25, 2025 (BSS)-  Pacer Taskin Ahmed became the third Bangladesh 
bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 International during his side's crucial 
Asia Cup contest against Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium 
today.

Taskin who began the match with 99 wickets, grabbed three for 28 runs and 
thereby reached the milestone after Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman.

His feat came in just fourth ball of the Pakistan innings when he had 
Shahibzada Farhan caught by Rishad Hossain at point. He reached the landmark 
in his 81 matches.

Later he took two more wickets, dismissing Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad 
Nawaz to end with 3-28.

Shakib had 149 wickets from 129 matches, a record that Mustafizur toppled 
yesterday during the match against India.

Mustafizur also took one wicket in this match to reach 151 wickets in 118 
matches.