Who is Mahesh Tambe? Who created a record by taking 5 wickets in 8 balls in T20I

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Fastest 5 wickets haul in terms of balls in T20I cricket: Recently, a name has created a stir in the cricket world - Mahesh Tambe. This Finnish cricketer has created such a world record in T20 International (T20I) cricket that has surprised everyone. At the age of 40, he not only led his team to victory by taking 5 wickets in just 8 balls, but also registered his name in the pages of cricket history. Let's know who is Mahesh Tambe, his historic performance and his cricket career so far.

Who is Mahesh Tambe?

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• Mahesh Tambe is a Finland cricketer who recently created a world record in T20 International (T20I) cricket, which has given him recognition all over the world.
• He was born on September 25, 1985. Although the exact information about his birthplace is not publicly available, he represents Finland, which suggests that he was either born or raised in Finland.
• Mahesh Tambe is an all-rounder player who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. He started his cricket career and gradually made his place in the Finland national team.
• Recently, on July 27, 2025, he created history by taking 5 wickets in just 8 balls in a T20I match against Estonia. This is the new world record for the fastest 5-wicket haul in T20I cricket. This brilliant performance helped his team, Finland, win the series 2-1 and also earned him the 'Player of the Match' title.
• Mahesh Tambe made his T20I debut for Finland in 2021 and since then he has taken 28 wickets in 24 T20I matches. Creating this record at the age of 39 shows his perseverance, experience and dedication towards the game. He is a source of inspiration for many young cricketers today.

Mahesh Tambe Cricket Career

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Mahesh Tambe has played an important role for the Finnish national team for many years.

• Nationality: Finland
• Role: All-rounder (right-handed batsman, right-arm medium bowler)
• Born: September 25, 1985 (currently 39 years old)
• Teams played: Finland, Empire CC, Empire Blades

Tambe has contributed with both bat and ball for Finland. He has maintained his place in the team with dedication and hard work throughout his career. As per the latest stats, he has taken 28 wickets in 24 T20 matches, including his best performance of 5 wickets for 19 runs against Estonia. He is not just a bowler, but his presence and leadership as an experienced player is also invaluable to the team.

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Historical performance: 5 wickets in 8 balls

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On July 27, 2025, Mahesh Tambe mesmerized everyone with his brilliant bowling in the deciding match of the T20I series played between Finland and Estonia. In this match played in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the 39-year-old Tambe set a new world record for the fastest five-wicket haul in T20I cricket by taking 5 wickets in just 8 balls. His lethal bowling sent half of the Estonian team to the pavilion and played a key role in Finland winning the series 2-1.

Tambe was put on bowling in the 17th over and made an impact as soon as he came. He took three wickets in that over (though missed a hat-trick). He then completed his five-wicket haul by taking two more wickets in his first two balls of the 19th over. Interestingly, with these two wickets, he also completed the incomplete hat-trick of his previous over, which shows his exceptional accuracy and control.

This record is not just a number but it is a testament to his perseverance, experience and ability to perform under pressure. To perform like this at the age of 40 is truly inspiring and proves that age is just a number when there is passion and talent.

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