Most Wickets In T20 International: Afghanistan's leg spinner Rashid Khan has achieved a big milestone in the first T20 cricket in the Asia Cup. He has become the highest wicket-taker in this format.
Highest Wicket-Taker In T20I: Before the Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan created history. Rashid Khan has become the highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals. Rashid achieved this feat in the match played against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday night, 1 September. Rashid took 3 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs in this match and with this he became the highest wicket-taker in T20.
Highest wicket-taker in T20Is
Rashid Khan has established his supremacy in T20 cricket. Rashid has surpassed New Zealand bowler Tim Southee in terms of taking the most wickets in this format. There is no name of any Indian bowler in the top 5 in this list. Let us know about the top 5 bowlers included in this list.
1- Rashid Khan
Afghanistan captain and leg spinner Rashid Khan has played 98 matches in T20 so far, in which this dashing bowler has taken 165 wickets. Afghanistan's 17-member team has been announced under the captaincy of Rashid Khan for the Asia Cup. This time the Asia Cup is being played in T20 format and Rashid Khan is already showing his strong bowling performance.
2- Tim Southee
New Zealand bowler Tim Southee was number one in this list for a long time, but Rashid Khan has overtaken this player and put him at number two. Southee has taken 164 wickets in 126 matches in T20. This player announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024 while playing his last match in New Zealand.
3- Ish Sodhi
The third highest wicket-taker in T20 is also a New Zealand bowler. Ish Sodhi has played 126 matches in T20, in which this bowler has completed 150 wickets.
4. Shakib-Al-Hasan
Bangladesh bowler Shakib Al Hasan's name is at number four in this list. Shakib has taken 149 wickets in 129 matches. This player announced his retirement from this format in September 2024.
5- Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh's left arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman is at number five among the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 Internationals. This fast bowler has taken 142 wickets in 113 matches. This player has also been included in the team for Asia Cup 2025.
