Sharjah: Premier All-Roier Bangladesh Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became a leading goalkeeper in the history of the T20 World Cup, surpassing the former Pakistan Shahid Afridi, when he dismissed the Nissanka Sri Lanka Pathum during their Super 12 match.
Shakib entered the game with 39 goals in 28 matches.
After producing a winning spell (4/9) against Oman at the beginning, Shakib, one of the world’s leading all-rounders, found himself among the goal in the first Super 12 team, against Sri Lanka.
Afridi chose 39 goals in 34 matches.
Shakib passed Afridi’s record when he used a broad experience to get a better Nissanka with flying shipping.
Two balls later, Shakib Bowled Avishka Fernando for the 41st goal in the tournament.
With Bangladesh has made Super 12 and guaranteed to play at least five matches, only a matter of time before the left arm spinner fixes Afridi’s record.
Shakib is also the highest goalkeeper at the time at T20IS.