Rashid Khan Becomes First Bowler to Reach 200 T20I Wickets

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan has created history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men's T20 Internationals.

Key points

• The 28-year-old achieved the milestone during the second T20I against Zimbabwe at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
• Rashid created his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo in 2015 and has since established himself as one of the most successful bowlers in the shortest format.
• He remains the only bowler to surpass 700 wickets in the format, with 742 wickets in 551 matches.
• While former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo occupies third place, west Indies spinner Sunil Narine sits second on the list.
• Beyond international cricket, Rashid additionally leads the all-time wicket-taking charts in overall T20 cricket.

For context, the 28-year-old achieved the milestone during the second T20I against Zimbabwe at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He reached the landmark in his 120th appearance after dismissing Zimbabwe opener Tadiwanashe Marumani. ICC Unveils Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 Schedule.

England's Adil Rashid is second on the all-time men's T20I wicket-taking list with 171 wickets in 153 matches, followed by Hong Kong's Ehsan Khan and New Zealand's Ish Sodhi. This person have 165 wickets each. Most Wickets in Men's T20Is. Rashid Khan Afghanistan 200. Adil Rashid England 171. Ehsan Khan Hong Kong 165. Ish Sodhi New Zealand 165. Tim Southee New Zealand 164. Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka 163.

Beyond international cricket, Rashid additionally leads the all-time wicket-taking charts in overall T20 cricket. It includes domestic and international competitions.

He remains the only bowler to surpass 700 wickets in the format, with 742 wickets in 551 matches. Pakistan Thrash India in Hong Kong Sixes 2026.

While former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo occupies third place, west Indies spinner Sunil Narine sits second on the list. Most Wickets in Overall T20 Cricket. Rashid Khan 551 742. Sunil Narine 617 658. Dwayne Bravo 582 631. Imran Tahir 465 593. Andre Russell 612 540. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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