T20 World Cup: Top 5 bowlers with the most dot balls in a single spell ft. Tanzim Hasan Sakib

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Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s record-breaking performance
Top 5 bowlers with the most dot balls in a single spell in T20 World Cup history

In the high-octane world of T20 cricket, dot balls are as valuable as gold dust. They build immense pressure on batters, often leading to mistakes and ultimately wickets. Over the years, several bowlers have excelled in this aspect, consistently delivering dot balls to stymie the opposition. The T20 World Cup 2024 has witnessed remarkable performances in this regard, with one standout achievement by a young Bangladeshi pacer.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s record-breaking performance

In a thrilling Group D match of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh’s young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib set a new benchmark by bowling the most dot balls in a T20 World Cup game. This memorable feat was accomplished during Bangladesh’s clash against Nepal in Kingstown on Monday (June 17).

Sakib’s exceptional spell of four overs included:

21 Dot Balls: Out of his 24 deliveries, 21 were dot balls, creating significant pressure on the Nepalese batters.
Conceding Just 7 Runs: His miserly bowling restricted the run flow, adding to the mounting pressure on the batting side.
Taking Four Wickets: Sakib’s incisive bowling claimed four crucial wickets, further dismantling Nepal’s batting lineup.
Two Maidens: His spell included two maiden overs, emphasizing his control and accuracy.

His final figures of 4/7 were instrumental in Nepal’s inability to chase down the modest target of 107 runs, ultimately being bowled out for just 85. Sakib’s record-breaking performance surpassed the previous high of 20 dot balls in a single T20 World Cup match, a record held jointly by South Africa‘s Ottneil Baartman and New Zealand’s Trent Boult, both achieved earlier in the same tournament.