A Record Like No Other
History was made in T20 cricket when Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan became the first cricketer to achieve the rare double of 7,000+ runs and 500 wickets across all recognised T20 matches.
He reached this landmark during a CPL 2025 game for Antigua & Barbuda Falcons against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in Antigua.
This isn’t just another number — it’s a landmark that shows how rare it is to succeed as both a batter and a bowler in the shortest format of the game.
Why It’s Special
T20 cricket often creates specialists: some players are known for six-hitting power, others for economical spells with the ball. But to excel in both areas, year after year, is almost unheard of.
Shakib has done exactly that. Over more than a decade, he’s balanced runs and wickets, whether playing for Bangladesh or in global T20 leagues. Few players manage such consistency across so many conditions.
Shakib’s T20 Journey
From his early days in Bangladesh colours to starring in tournaments like the IPL, CPL, and BPL, Shakib has been the definition of reliability.
With the bat, he’s the kind of player who can anchor an innings or accelerate when needed. With the ball, his clever left-arm spin has broken partnerships at crucial moments.
It’s this dual impact — steady runs and timely wickets — that makes him such a complete T20 package.
Beyond Just Numbers
The figures — 7,000+ runs and 500+ wickets — are historic, but Shakib’s achievement goes beyond stats. It reflects his longevity, adaptability, and match awareness. He’s shown that an all-rounder can dominate T20 cricket without being defined by just one skill.
For Bangladesh cricket, it’s also a moment of pride: their biggest star continues to etch his name into cricket’s global record books.
Final Word
Shakib Al Hasan’s latest milestone is more than a statistic — it’s proof of his unmatched legacy in T20 cricket. In a format where careers can be short and roles narrowly defined, Shakib has managed to do it all, and do it longer than anyone else.
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