Bangladesh cricket may not have achieved mind-boggling success despite nearly three long decades in the sport; remember their maiden World Cup appearance was in the 1999 England-held ODI World Cup. But
in the years hence, they've become a mighty fine competitive side that's often struggling with consistency or form, especially in the big ICC tournaments.
Even then, theirs has been a journey of refinding lost groove, unearthing interesting talents, and they have, to a very fine extent been responsible for giving world cricket some unique names such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan. But where it comes to the game's shortest ICC-recognised national cricket format, where do Bangladesh's bowlers stand? Who are the top three Bangladesh bowlers with most wickets in T20Is.
Let's take a look at a list of Bangladesh bowlers with most wickets in T20Is
1. Mustafizur Rahman - 151 wickets in 119 matches
A fast bowler with a thinking mind, if also, the penchant for pitching it up too full, on occasions - Mustafizur Rahman is in a league of his own. And he's not just a noted name in the list of the top three Bangladesh bowlers with most wickets in T20Is, but the most successful name on that very list. Like the top of the tree. He traveled from Satkhira to Dhaka to bowl in a fast bowling camp and here he is today, 12 years since that great effort - a name to reckon with. Wouldn't you agree?
2. Shakib Al Hasan - 149 wickets in 129 matches
The great legend of the sport from Bangladesh is about as famous as a noted film star or powerful entrepreneur dabbling with high-tech gizmos and of course, as is the order of the day- AI-led ideas. Shakib, hugely passionate, always incredible is a force to reckon with and has been for over a decade and a half for his country. He has 149 wickets for Bangladesh in the game's shorter format.
3. Taskin Ahmed - 102 wickets in 82 matches
With 102 wickets in 82 matches, the noted fast bowler is one of the top 3 Bangladesh bowlers with most wickets in T20Is. He's maintained a bowling economy of just over 7.5, which is worthy of celebration. Ahmed's best bowling figures in the format of 4 for 16 need greater appreciation than given and he has, for a while now, been at the forefront of wicket-taking for a country that is often responsible for converting winning situations into one's marred by defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bangladesh's most successful wicket-taker in T20Is?
A touch surprising, but only just; Mustafizur has 151 T20I wickets for Bangladesh.
How many T20I matches has Shakib played for Bangladesh?
The great left-arm orthodox bowling all rounder represented Bangladesh in 129 T20Is.
