Ajantha Mendis is the only bowler in T20 International cricket, who has taken 6 wickets in an inning TWICE.
6 wickets in an inning twice. A rare record on T20 Internationals
Ajantha Mendis is the only bowler in T20 International cricket, who has taken 6 wickets in an inning twice. Mendis has a best figure of 6 wickets for 8 runs against Zimbabwe in Sep 2012, and 6 wickets for 16 runs against Australia in Aug 2011.
Bowlers with 6 Wickets in an innings
| Player | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| Deepak Chahar | 3.2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 2.1 | India | v Bangladesh | Nagpur | 10-Nov-19 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | Sri Lanka | v Zimbabwe | Hambantota | 18-Sep-12 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 4 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 4 | Sri Lanka | v Australia | Pallekele | 08-Aug-11 |
| OC McCoy | 4 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 4.25 | West Indies | v India | Basseterre | 01-Aug-22 |
| YS Chahal | 4 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 6.25 | India | v England | Bengaluru | 01-Feb-17 |
| AC Agar | 4 | 0 | 30 | 6 | 7.5 | Australia | v New Zealand | Wellington | 03-Mar-21 |
Ajantha Mendis, the rare ability of taking wickets in bunches in T20 cricket
Ajantha Mendis is a Sri Lankan cricketer known for his unique style of bowling. He is particularly known for his ability to take wickets in bunches, and has achieved a record that is considered one of the most impressive in T20 cricket: taking 6 wickets in an inning twice.
In Aug, 2011, Mendis achieved this feat in a T20 match, when he took 6 wickets in an inning against Australia. He bowled 4 overs and gave away just 16 runs, while taking 6 wickets. He was the top wicket-taker in the match and played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's victory.
Mendis repeated this feat in 2016. In a T20 match against Zimbabwe, he bowled 4 overs, giving away just 8 runs and taking 6 wickets, including the wicket of Zimbabwe's top scorer, Brendan Taylor. This was an outstanding performance, and it helped Sri Lanka secure a convincing victory.
These performances are a testament to Mendis' skill as a bowler. His ability to take wickets in bunches makes him a valuable asset for any team, and his record of taking 6 wickets in an inning twice in T20 cricket is a testament to his ability to perform under pressure.
It is also worth noting that Mendis is a rare breed of bowler who can bowl with both arm, which makes him even more unique and difficult to face for the batsman. He also has a variety of deliveries in his arsenal like carrom ball, googly, leg-spin, off-spin, which makes him even more difficult to read.
In conclusion, Ajantha Mendis' record of taking 6 wickets in an inning twice in T20 cricket is a remarkable achievement, and a testament to his skill as a bowler. His ability to take wickets in bunches and his unique style of bowling makes him a valuable asset for any team, and a bowler that will be remembered for his outstanding performances in the T20 format.
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