<p>Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi when he dismissed Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during their Super 12 match here.</p>.<p>Shakib entered the game with 39 wickets in 28 matches.</p>.<p>Having produced a match-winning spell (4/9) against Oman in the preliminaries, Shakib, one of the world's leading all-rounders, found himself among the wickets in the team's first Super 12 game, against Sri Lanka.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/scotland-eye-test-status-with-strong-t20-world-cup-show-1043705.html">Scotland eye test status with strong T20 World Cup show</a></strong></p>.<p>Afridi picked 39 wickets in 34 matches.</p>.<p>Shakib went past Afridi's record when he used his vast experience to get the better of Nissanka with a flighted delivery.</p>.<p>Two balls later, Shakib bowled Avishka Fernando for his 41st wicket in the tournament.</p>.<p>With Bangladesh having made the Super 12s and guaranteed to play at least five matches, it was only a matter of time before the left-arm spinner bettered Afridi's record.</p>.<p>Shakib is also the current highest wicket-taker in T20Is.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi when he dismissed Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during their Super 12 match here.</p>.<p>Shakib entered the game with 39 wickets in 28 matches.</p>.<p>Having produced a match-winning spell (4/9) against Oman in the preliminaries, Shakib, one of the world's leading all-rounders, found himself among the wickets in the team's first Super 12 game, against Sri Lanka.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/scotland-eye-test-status-with-strong-t20-world-cup-show-1043705.html">Scotland eye test status with strong T20 World Cup show</a></strong></p>.<p>Afridi picked 39 wickets in 34 matches.</p>.<p>Shakib went past Afridi's record when he used his vast experience to get the better of Nissanka with a flighted delivery.</p>.<p>Two balls later, Shakib bowled Avishka Fernando for his 41st wicket in the tournament.</p>.<p>With Bangladesh having made the Super 12s and guaranteed to play at least five matches, it was only a matter of time before the left-arm spinner bettered Afridi's record.</p>.<p>Shakib is also the current highest wicket-taker in T20Is.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>