ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s spin sensation Rashid Khan has registered his name in cricket history by equalling Dwayne Bravo’s record for the most wickets in T20 cricket.
Currently dazzling fans as a member of MI Cape Town in the SA20, Rashid reached this remarkable milestone during a thrilling showdown against the Pretoria Capitals at SuperSport Park in Centurion on January 31.
In an electrifying encounter that saw a staggering 417 runs scored across both innings, the Afghan maestro played a pivotal role in leading his team to triumph, finishing with impressive figures of 2 for 25 in his four overs.
His first scalp came in the 11th over, as he sent Pretoria Capitals’ captain Kyle Verreynne packing with a brilliant delivery that shattered the stumps.
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Then, in the 15th over, he dispatched Marques Ackerman, thereby equaling Bravo’s illustrious tally of 631 T20 wickets.
It’s remarkable to note that while Bravo achieved his 631 wickets over 582 matches, Rashid has accomplished this feat in just 460 matches, boasting an astonishing average of 18.08 and an economy rate of 6.49.
Most wickets in T20 history
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 460 matches, 631 wickets
Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) – 582 matches, 631 wickets
Sunil Narine (West Indies) – 534 matches, 573 wickets
Imran Tahir (South Africa) – 428 matches, 531 wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 444 matches, 492 wickets
Andre Russell (West Indies) – 535 matches, 466 wickets
In T20I
Since stepping onto the T20 stage in 2015, Rashid Khan has been a transformative force for every team he’s graced.
His influence in T20 internationals is nothing short of extraordinary, as he stands tall as the second-highest wicket-taker with 161 victims—trailing only Tim Southee’s impressive tally of 164.
