Sun Jan 12 20:03:12 UTC 2025: **Fazalhaq Farooqi Shatters Eight Records in ILT20 Debut**

Dubai, UAE – Afghanistani fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi made history in the inaugural match of the ILT20, delivering a record-breaking performance for the Mumbai Indians Emirates. In a thrilling match against Dubai Capitals, Farooqi took an astounding 5 wickets for only 16 runs – the best ever bowling figures in ILT20 history. This performance, while ultimately resulting in a one-run loss for his team, shattered a total of eight tournament records.

Farooqi’s five-wicket haul also made him the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians Emirates, surpassing Waqar Younis’ previous record. Other records broken in the match included:

* **Andre Fletcher:** Became Mumbai Indians Emirates’ most capped player in T20s.
* **Sikander Raza:** Became Dubai Capitals’ most capped player in T20s and the highest run-scorer for the team.
* **Nicholas Pooran and Akil Hossain:** Set a new record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership for Mumbai Indians Emirates.
* **Nicholas Pooran:** Became Mumbai Indians Emirates’ player with the most fifty-plus scores.
* **Dubai Capitals and Mumbai Indians Emirates:** Set a new record for the lowest combined score in a match between the two teams.
* **One-run margin of victory:** The one-run victory for Dubai Capitals set a new record for the closest winning margin in the tournament’s history.

This remarkable display comes just two years after Farooqi was suspended from the Big Bash League for breaching regulations. His performance showcases a triumphant return to form and marks a memorable start to the ILT20.

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