Rashid Khan has 631 T20s and just 7 wickets away from breaking the record by Dwayne Bravo. Rashid is currently in the competition for MI Cape Town in SA20, with 625 wickets in 452 innings and up for grabs. His leadership has got the team on top of their division to display his cricket talent and his potential in breaking new records.
New Delhi: Rashid Khan is just seven wickets away from breaking the record for the most wickets in T20 cricket history. The record is currently held by former West Indies player Dwayne Bravo, who has achieved 631 wickets across 546 innings. In comparison, Rashid Khan has taken 625 wickets in 452 innings. The 26-year-old cricketer from Afghanistan made his T20 debut in 2015 and has proven to be a valuable player for every team he has represented.
The leg-spinner is presently competing for MI Cape Town in the SA20 tournament, and there is a strong chance that he could set a new record during this event. He has taken three wickets in four games so far while maintaining impressive economy. In contrast, Rashid has participated in 96 T20 internationals and has claimed 161 wickets.
In addition to his international cricket career, he has primarily participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The skilled spinner has taken part in 121 matches within this lucrative tournament, achieving a total of 149 wickets. Rashid has also secured 98 wickets in the Big Bash League (BBL), 44 in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), 34 in the Vitality Blast, 29 in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and 24 in The Hundred, among other competitions.
Rashid has set the record for the highest number of four-wicket hauls (10) in T20I cricket. He is ranked eighth for the most deliveries bowled in T20Is and in 2024, he guided Afghanistan to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. The team also performed admirably in the 2023 ODI World Cup, which is likely to boost the players’ confidence as they prepare for the Champions Trophy in 2025.
Rashid is currently at the helm of MI Cape Town in the SA20 league. Under his guidance, the team has secured victories in two of their four matches, placing them at the top of the standings. They have accumulated nine points, while the Joburg Super Kings follow closely in second place with eight points.
