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The best figures for bowling in T20 Internationals is 5-6. Which bowler has achieved this feat?

  1. Anil Kumble

  2. Umar Gul

  3. Nathan Bracken

  4. Lasith Malinga
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Umar Gul of Pakistan achieved the remarkable bowling figures of 5-6 in T20 Internationals against New Zealand in 2009. This remains one of the best bowling performances in T20I format. Anil Kumble is primarily known for Test cricket, while Malinga and Bracken have different records.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand which bowler has achieved the best figures of 5-6 in T20 Internationals.

Option A) Anil Kumble - This option is incorrect because Anil Kumble was not a T20 International player. He mainly played Test and ODI cricket.

Option B) Umar Gul - This option is correct. Umar Gul, a former Pakistani cricketer, achieved the best figures of 5-6 in T20 Internationals. Gul accomplished this feat against New Zealand in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 tournament.

Option C) Nathan Bracken - This option is incorrect. Nathan Bracken is an Australian cricketer who primarily played in ODI and Test cricket. He did not achieve the best figures of 5-6 in T20 Internationals.

Option D) Lasith Malinga - This option is incorrect. Lasith Malinga, a Sri Lankan cricketer, holds numerous records in T20 Internationals, including the most number of hat-tricks. However, he did not achieve the best figures of 5-6 in T20 Internationals.

The correct answer is B) Umar Gul. He achieved the best figures of 5-6 in T20 Internationals.

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