Sunday, 05 May 2024
Taijul sets record with hat trick on debut match

Taijul sets record with hat trick on debut match

Bangladesh debutant spinner Taijul Islam has become the first cricketer to take a hat-trick on international debut in the 50-over format, guiding the team to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to win the series 5-0.

The left- arm spinner claimed 4-11in Dhaka, thereby becoming the fourth Bangladesh bowler to get a hat-trick. Tinashe Panyangara, John Nyumbu, Tendai Chatara were the batsmen to be dismissed by the bowler, Stuff.co.nz reported.

On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan claimed 3-30 as Zimbabwe collapsed for a mere 128 runs, despite making a solid start.

Mahmudullah scored an unbeaten 51 to lead Bangladesh to victory in the 25th over.

(Dnaindia.com)