The 35-year-old achieved this milestone on Thursday during Fortune Barishal’s match against Rangpur Riders in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Heading into the game, Tamim was just nine runs shy of the landmark. He reached the feat in his 272nd T20 match with a composed innings.

Tamim’s accomplishment places him in a league of his own among Bangladeshi batters. The next closest to this milestone is Shakib Al Hasan, who has 7,438 T20 runs, followed by Mahmudullah Riyad with 6,090 runs.

Tamim’s achievement highlights his consistent performances over a long and illustrious T20 career, solidifying his legacy in Bangladeshi cricket.