Shakib Al Hasan becomes fifth bowler to achieve THIS T20 feat

ANTIGUA: Former Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan, representing Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), achieved a remarkable milestone in the T20 format during his side’s clash against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.

Shakib’s all-round brilliance with both bat and ball not only guided Falcons to victory but also saw him join an elite list of bowlers by taking 500 wickets in T20 cricket, becoming only the fifth player to reach the landmark. 

He now joins Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, South African legend Imran Tahir, and former West Indies stars Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Narine.

Most wickets in career in T20s:

Player	Country	Matches	Wickets	Economy
Rashid Khan	Afghanistan	487	660	6.59
Dwayne Bravo	West Indies	582	631	8.26
Sunil Narine	West Indies	557	590	6.17
Imran Tahir	South Africa	436	554	6.96
Shakib al Hasan	Bangladesh	457	502*	6.78

In the match, Patriots were restricted to 133-9 in their 20 overs. 

Opening batter Evin Lewis scored 32, while wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan added 30, with other batters failing to make significant contributions. Shakib shone with the ball, claiming 3/11 in two overs to help limit the opposition.

Chasing the target, Falcons reached 134-3 in 19.4 overs. Karima Gore starred with an unbeaten 52 off 47 balls, supported by opener Jewel Andrew’s 28 off 28 deliveries. Shakib also contributed a quick 25 off 18 balls.

For his outstanding all-round performance, Shakib was named Player of the Match, further cementing his status as one of T20 cricket’s all-time greats.