SL vs Ban: Mahdi Hasan broke Harbhajan Singh’s record in Bangladesh’s victory since 2012. Cricket news
Maheedi Hasan of Bangladesh made history in a decisive T20I match against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. His incredible bowling figures of 4–11–11-4 helped Bangladesh to win both sports and series. He broke Harbhajan Singh’s long -lasting record for the best figures by a bowler at the venue. Four of Sri Lankan’s top five batsmen were rejected in his outstanding performance.Mahdi’s record-breaking spell began when he removed Kusal Perera for Golden Duck in the second over. He then claimed Dinesh Chandimal’s wicket in the fifth over. Later, he dismissed Sri Lankan captain Cherith Asanka and one was caught and bowled to remove Patam Nisanka, who scored 46 runs.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The previous record at the venue was that of Harbhajan Singh of India, who took 4–12 against England during the 2012 T20 World Cup. While Sri Lanka’s Vanindu Hasranga holds the overall best figures of 4-9 on the ground, other bowlers like Josh Hazelwood (4–16) and Mustafizur Rahman (4-21) came close to breaking the visiting records of Harbhajan.Mahdi’s achievement makes more special that this was his first game of the entire series. He stepped into Mehdi Hasan Miraj and made immediate effect. His bowling helped limit Sri Lanka to only 132/7.In Chase, Bangladesh opener Tanjid Hasan played an important role. He remained unbeaten with 73 runs off 47 balls, including six sixes. Bangladesh easily reached the target with 21 balls, losing only two wickets. The victory sealed the series victory for visitors in Colombo.
