Delhi: Bangladesh’s fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has performed such a feat on the field, which has raised his stature further amidst all the controversies.

Background of India-Bangladesh cricket dispute

In the recent development, BCCI did not allow Mustafizur Rahman to play in IPL, after which Kolkata Knight Riders released him from their team for IPL 2026.

This decision created a lot of discussion in the cricket world. In response to this, Bangladesh Cricket Board also became active by adopting a strict stance. BCB has indicated that it may reconsider playing its matches in India during the T20 World Cup 2026. This decision has sparked a new debate regarding the cricket relations between the two countries.

Mustafizur’s historical record amid controversies

Despite all these circumstances, Mustafizur Rahman created history with his performance on the field.

This left arm fast bowler has achieved a big feat by completing 400 wickets in T20 cricket. He has become the first Bangladeshi fast bowler to touch this figure, which has given him a special place in the cricket history of the country.

Achievement of 400 wickets in least number of matches

Mustafizur not only completed 400 wickets, but he also created another record by achieving this feat in the minimum number of matches.

He crossed the mark of 400 wickets in his 315th T20 match. In this way, he has reached the top in the list of fast bowlers who have taken the fastest 400 wickets in T20 cricket.

Mustafizur shines in BPL match

Mustafizur achieved this historic feat in the Bangladesh Premier League match, where Rangpur Riders faced Sylhet Titans. In this match, Mustafizur bowled brilliantly and took 3 wickets for just 24 runs in 4 overs.

Sylhet batsmen could not stand against his sharp balls and Rangpur Riders won the match by 6 wickets.

Which batsmen were made victims?

In this match, Mustafizur first sent Mehdi Hasan Miraj to the pavilion. After this, he also dismissed Afif Hussain Dhrubo and Khalid Ahmed and took his number of wickets beyond 400. With these three important wickets, he wrote a new history in T20 cricket.

T20 career statistics

Mustafizur Rahman has so far taken 402 wickets in 315 T20 matches.

His economy rate has been 7.43, which shows his effectiveness in the T20 format. Apart from this, he has also achieved the feat of taking four wickets 6 times and five wickets 4 times in his career.

Amidst the noise of controversies, this achievement clearly shows that Mustafizur Rahman is fully capable of rising above pressure and controversies and responding with his game.