History Maker: First Male Cricketer to Take Seven Wickets in a T20 International- Details Here
History Maker: First Male Cricketer to Take Seven Wickets in a T20 International- Details Here
History Maker: Syazrul Idrus of Malaysia Becomes First Male Cricketer to Take Seven Wickets in a T20I
Little-known Malaysia seamer Syazrul Idrus created history on Wednesday by becoming the first male cricketer to take seven wickets in a T20 International. His astonishing figures of 7 for 8 helped Malaysia secure a commanding eight-wicket victory over China in the opening game of the T20 World Cup Asia B Qualifier at Bayuemas Oval.
The 32-year-old Syazrul Idrus, who had previously played in 22 T20Is, delivered an outstanding performance, breaking the previous record held by Nigerian Peter Aho for the best bowling figures in a men’s T20I. Aho’s record of 6 for 5 was surpassed by Idrus’ impressive haul (7/8), all of which were bowled dismissals.
Among full members of the ICC, India’s Deepak Chahar holds the record for the best bowling figures in a T20I, claiming 6 for 7 against Bangladesh in 2019. This performance is the joint-third best overall, alongside Dinesh Nakrani, who achieved the same figures for Uganda against Lesotho in 2021.
Electing to bat first, China were all out for just 23 runs in 11.2 overs with none of their batters scoring in double digits with Idrus single-handedly ripping through the batting line-up. Opener Wei Guo Lei was the top scorer with 7. Six Chinese batters were out for nought.
Malaysia chased down the target in 4.5 overs, reaching 24 for 2.
The winner of this tournament will progress to the Asia Regional Final in Nepal in November, with the two leading teams from that event then making it through to the T20 World Cup in 2024.
(With Inputs From Agencies)