Taskin Ahmed set a new national record in List A cricket by conceding 107 runs in a match against Gazi Group Cricketers who defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club by 65 runs. Anamul Bijoy’s outstanding 149 runs led Gazi Group to a total of 336 runs. Taskin’s record-breaking figures highlight the intensity of competitive cricket in Bangladesh.
In a recent match of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, Taskin Ahmed broke a national record by conceding 107 runs in a List A cricket game. This remarkable feat took place during a match between Gazi Group Cricketers and Mohammedan Sporting Club, where the Gazi Group secured victory by 65 runs. Captain Anamul Bijoy starred for Gazi, scoring an impressive 149 runs, leading his team to a total of 336 runs.
Taskin’s bowling performance recorded figures of 3-107 in his 10 overs, marking the most runs conceded by a Bangladeshi bowler in List A cricket, surpassing the previous record of 104 held by Shahadat Hossain since 2011. Notably, Mukhtar Ali had previously given away 99 runs in nine overs during the same tournament.
Apart from this record, Taskin has had remarkable achievements in cricket this year, including exceptional T20 figures of 7-19 earlier in January. Furthermore, he was the only player awarded a Grade A+ contract by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for the upcoming 2025 season.
Despite a valiant effort from Mohammedan’s Rony Talukdar, who scored 74 runs, the team ultimately fell short at 271 runs. For Gazi Group, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain emerged as the most effective bowler, taking 4 wickets for 59 runs.
The most runs conceded in a List A innings by a Bangladeshi bowler is as follows:
1. Taskin Ahmed: 10-0-107-3 (Gazi Group Cricketers vs. Mohammedan Sporting Club, 2024-25)
2. Shahadat Hossain: 10-0-104-0 (Bangladesh A vs. South Africa A, 2011)
3. Iqbal Hossain: 9-0-104-2 (Gazi Tyres Cricket Academy vs. Abahani Limited, 2023-24)
4. Mukhtar Ali: 9-0-99-1 (Partex Sporting Club vs. Shinepukur Cricket Club, 2024-25)
5. Shafiul Islam: 9-0-97-2 (Bangladesh vs. England, 2010 ODI)
The 107 runs conceded place Taskin jointly at the 11th rank for the most runs given up in all List A history, alongside other notable performances including Surrey’s Stuart Thomas, indicating a complex landscape of records and achievements in cricket.
In summary, Taskin Ahmed’s extraordinary performance by conceding 107 runs not only set a new benchmark in Bangladeshi cricket but also showcased the competitive spirit and unpredictability of the game. Additionally, Gazi Group’s victory against Mohammedan Sporting Club highlighted strong batting performances, leading to an engaging and closely contested match. As records continue to evolve in cricket, Taskin’s achievements this year remain noteworthy.
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