File picture of Ehsan Khan© Twitter
Seasoned Hong Kong spinner Ehsan Khan, who as soon as dismissed Indian legend M.S Dhoni and present Pakistan captain Babar Azam within the Asia Cup, on Monday turned the primary bowler from his nation to choose up 100 wickets in T20Is, making historical past for the Affiliate Member. Ehsan Khan achieved the feat throughout a match whereas claiming 4-28 in opposition to hosts Malaysia within the ongoing Malaysia Tri-Nation T20 Cup Match being performed on the Selangor Turf Membership within the Malaysian capital.
The veteran off-break bowler completed with figures of 4-0-28-4 and helped Hong Kong beat Malaysia by seven runs in Match No.6 of the match. In response to reviews, the 39-year-old Ehsan reached the 101 wickets milestone in 70 innings of 71 matches with 4-22 being his greatest bowling effort.
After Hong Kong managed to attain a modest 153/6 in 20 overs, Ehsan received into the act and completed with figures of 4-0-28-4 to assist them prohibit Malaysia to 146/7 of their 20 overs.
Ehsan got here into prominence within the 2018 Asia Cup when he dismissed Dhoni for a duck in Dubai, however Hong Kong misplaced the match by 26 runs. In that very same match, Ehsan additionally received the wicket of Rohit Sharma, who led India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this 12 months.
In the identical match, Ehsan Khan dismissed the likes of Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam throughout a match in opposition to Pakistan. Ehsan additionally accounted for Babar’s wicket within the 2022 Asia Cup match on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Hong Kong Cricket on Monday congratulated Ehsan Khan for his historic achievement with messages by means of their social media handles. “100 T20I wickets for the inspirational Ehsan Khan?? Congratulations on such a legendary achievement! ” Hong Kong Cricket stated on its posts on Instagram and X, previously Twitter.
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