New Delhi . Before the Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has created history. Rashid Khan has become the highest wicket bowler in T20 International. Rashid achieved this position in the match played against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, 1 September night. Rashid took 3 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs in this match and became the highest wicket -taking bowler in T20.
The highest wicket -taking bowlers in T20i
Rashid Khan has established his reign in T20 cricket. Rashid has left behind New Zealand bowler Tim Southee in terms of taking the most wickets in this format. Not a single Indian bowler’s name is included in the top 5 in this list. Let’s know about the top 5 bowlers in this list.
1- Rashid Khan
Afghanistan captain and leg -spinner Rashid Khan has played 98 matches in T20 so far, in which the 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 showing his strong bowling performance before that.
2- Tim Southee
New Zealand bowler Tim Southee was running number one in this list for a long time, but Rashid Khan has defeated this player to second. Southee has taken 164 wickets in 126 matches in T20. The player announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024 while playing his last match in New Zealand.
3- Ish Sodhi
New Zealand bowler is also named at number three among the bowlers who take the highest wicket in T20. 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 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 Pesar Mustafizur Rahman is the name of Mustafizur Rahman at number five among the bowlers who took the most wickets in T20 International. This fast bowler has taken 142 wickets in 113 matches. This player has also been included in the team for the Asia Cup 2025.
