Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan has achieved a world record in T20 cricket by taking the most wickets. He surpassed former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo to claim the top spot. Rashid currently plays in the SA 20 league, which has helped him earn the title of most T20 wickets. As the captain of Mi Cape Town in SA 20, Rashid broke Bravo’s record by taking his first wicket in the first qualifier match against Pretoria Royals.
Rashid Khan made his T20 debut in October 2015, playing against Zimbabwe, where he took one wicket. In less than 10 years, he has become the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. Dwayne Bravo, who retired from cricket last year, made his T20 debut in February 2006 against New Zealand. It took Bravo about 18 years to reach his total, while Rashid Khan achieved a higher total in under 10 years.
The comparison between the two players is notable, with Bravo taking 631 wickets in 582 T20 matches at an average of 24.40. In contrast, Rashid Khan has taken 633 wickets in just 461 matches at an average of 18.07. The top five players with the most T20 wickets are:
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 633 wickets
Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) – 631 wickets
Sunil Narine (West Indies) – 573 wickets
Imran Tahir (South Africa) – 531 wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 492 wickets.
Rashid Khan’s achievement is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport, and he continues to be a leading player in T20 cricket. His record may inspire other players to strive for similar success in the future.