Ferguson Matches Mustafizur as the King of Dots, but...

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, bowlers are showcasing their dominance, making it difficult for batters to score. Among the highlights of this World Cup is the prevalence of dot balls, with Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Lockie Ferguson leading the discussion.

In a match against Nepal, Bangladesh’s Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled 21 dot balls, setting a record for the most dot balls in a single T20 World Cup match. In the same match, his teammate Mustafizur Rahman bowled 20 dot balls.

However, in a match against Papua New Guinea, New Zealand’s speedster Lockie Ferguson broke Sakib’s record by bowling 24 consecutive dot balls. With this performance, Ferguson matched Mustafizur Rahman’s tournament tally of 67 dot balls.

Despite equalling Mustafizur, Ferguson will not be able to increase his count as New Zealand has failed to qualify for the Super Eight. In contrast, Mustafizur’s team, Bangladesh, has secured their spot in the Super Eight.

Bowlers with the Most Dot Balls in the Ongoing T20 World Cup:

• Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) - 67
• Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand) - 67
• Mohammad Amir (Pakistan) - 64
• Trent Boult (New Zealand) - 63
• Ottniel Baartman (South Africa) - 63