The T20 series between Bangladesh and UAE began on 17 May 2025 at Sharjah. And the all round excellency of Bangladesh men’s team has garnered their first victory by 27 runs. During this match Najmul Hossain Shanto, the current skipper of men’s national team landed into the crease as a substitute fielder and made a major contribution for his team by catching three crucial catches.
What is the record?
With this milestone performance in Sharjah, Shanto became the fifth cricket player in the international T20 tournament to create a massive impact on the field as a substitute. It majorly helped the Tigers to contain their opponent from taking 27 runs which played a huge role in the end. The following are the other four players who are in this list of global records.
| Name of the Player | Team | Opponent | Year | Achievement as a Substitute Fielder |
| Dhruv Jurel | India | Afghanistan | 2024 | Took 3 catches |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Bangladesh | 2021 | Achieved the feat as substitute |
| Manuel Iturbe | Argentina | Panama | 2023 | Took 3 catches |
| Michael Leask | Scotland | Ireland | 2022 | Took 3 catches |
