Taskin Ahmed

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Bangladesh – Bowler | INTL 2014-2023

Taskin Ahmed Profile

Taskin Ahmed, born in Dhaka, has emerged as one of Bangladesh’s most promising fast bowlers. Making his debut in 2014, Taskin’s ability to bowl at high speeds with accuracy quickly caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. His tall frame and athletic build give him an advantage, allowing him to extract extra bounce from the pitch. Over the years, he has delivered several match-winning performances, solidifying his place in the national team. Not just limited to the international arena, Taskin has also showcased his prowess in domestic circuits, earning accolades and respect from peers and seniors alike. His dedication and passion for the sport hint at a bright future ahead. As he continues to evolve, cricket fans eagerly await more stellar performances from this Bangladeshi sensation.

Taskin Ahmed Stats

Taskin Ahmed Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	13	22	3	221	75	11.63	481	45.94	0	1	22	3	2	0
ODI	60	31	10	149	21	7.09	267	55.8	0	0	11	4	10	0
T20I	54	25	11	115	15*	8.21	125	92	0	0	10	4	9	0
FC	35	51	17	409	75	12.02	879	46.53	0	1	43	7	5	0
List A	108	54	19	348	38*	9.94	483	72.04	0	0	26	12	20	0
T20	137	57	23	218	18*	6.41	252	86.5	0	0	16	8	22	0

Taskin Ahmed Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	13	24	2461	1545	30	4/37	5/128	51.5	3.76	82	3	0	0
ODI	60	58	2759	2494	82	5/28	5/28	30.41	5.42	33.6	3	2	0
T20I	54	52	1096	1411	52	4/16	4/16	27.13	7.72	21	2	0	0
FC	35	65	5786	3437	101	5/54	7/108	34.02	3.56	57.2	7	2	0
List A	108	106	4820	4308	158	5/28	5/28	27.26	5.36	30.5	6	2	0
T20	137	133	2785	3717	158	5/31	5/31	23.52	8	17.6	7	1	0

Taskin Ahmed Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	—	4/44	03-Sep-2023	Lahore	ODI # 4631
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	0	1/34	31-Aug-2023	Pallekele	ODI # 4629
Braves vs Qalandars	—	3/20	27-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Braves vs Samp Army	—	2/25	26-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Braves vs Buffaloes	—	0/7	25-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20

Debut of Taskin Ahmed

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	New Zealand vs Bangladesh	January 12 – 16, 2017	Wellington
ODI	Bangladesh vs India	June 17, 2014	Mirpur
T20I	Bangladesh vs Australia	April 01, 2014	Mirpur
FC	Dhaka Metro vs Barisal Div	October 30 – Nov 02, 2011	Barisal
LIST A	Bangladesh A vs Eng Lions	January 13, 2012	Chattogram
T20	Dhaka vs Chittagong	February 14, 2013	Mirpur

Notable Achievements

• Led Bangladesh to their first appearance in an Under-19 World Cup semi-final in February 2016.
• Made his Test debut against England in October 2016.
• Scored a century (100 not out) against India, which was recognized as the men’s ODI batting performance of the year in 2023.

Style of Play

• Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
• Bowling Style: Right-arm Offbreak
• He is a batting allrounder who bowls right-arm offspin with a quiet action. His action is simple and has yielded him many wickets at the U-19 and first-class levels.

International Career

• International Career Span: 2016 – 2023
• Test Matches: Played 39 matches, scored 1245 runs with an average of 19.45 and took 151 wickets.
• ODI Matches: Played 52 matches, scored 1005 runs with an average of 23.92 and took 89 wickets.
• T20I Matches: Played 25 matches, scored 248 runs with an average of 14.58 and took 4 wickets.

Domestic Cricket Performances

• Teams: Bangladesh Under-19s, Chattogram Challengers, Fortune Barishal, Kalabagan Cricket Academy, Khulna Tigers, Rajshahi Kings.
• Made his first-class debut in the 2014-15 National Cricket League. In the next season, he took 30 wickets at an average of 16.43, including three five-wicket hauls.
• He was a standout performer in the 2016 U-19 World Cup.

Future Prospects

Mehidy has shown consistent performances and has been recognized for his all-round abilities. His recent achievements, especially in ODIs, suggest a promising future for him in international cricket.

Trivia

• Born in Barisal, Mehidy grew up in Daulatpur, on the outskirts of Khulna city.
• He learned offspin from Sheikh Salahuddin, a former Bangladesh player regarded as the best offspinner of his generation.
• Mehidy spent two years at the U-19 level and captained Bangladesh to the 2014 World Cup in the UAE.

FAQs of Taskin Ahmed

Q1. When did Taskin Ahmed make his debut for the Bangladesh national team?

A: Taskin Ahmed made his T20 debut for Bangladesh during the World T20 in 2014.

Q2. What notable achievement did Taskin Ahmed accomplish against Afghanistan in 2023?

A: Taskin Ahmed played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s 2-0 series sweep against Afghanistan, including a standout performance where he took 4 wickets for 44 runs.

Q3. How did Taskin Ahmed gain early recognition before his international debut?

A: Taskin Ahmed became an internet sensation prior to his international debut due to a video of his impressive spell against England Under-19s in 2012, where he showcased his fast bowling prowess.