Rashid Khan Becomes First Men’s Player to Achieve 200 T20I Wickets

SHARJAH: Former Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan made history on Thursday by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men’s Twenty20 Internationals during Afghanistan’s second T20 match against Zimbabwe.

Rashid reached this remarkable milestone in the ninth over of the match, trapping Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw for just two runs. Achieving this feat in his 120th T20 international, the 28-year-old leg-spinner boasts an impressive average of 13.96 and an economy rate of 6.13, further solidifying his status as one of the top bowlers in the format.

With this achievement, Rashid Khan sits comfortably atop the list of leading wicket-takers in men’s T20 internationals, holding 200 wickets—29 ahead of England’s Adil Rashid, who is in second place. This milestone follows Rashid’s previous accomplishment of becoming the first Afghan bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets during a match against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi last October.

As Rashid continues to break records, his performance not only elevates Afghanistan’s standing in international cricket but also inspires a new generation of cricketers in the country. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how many more records he can set as he continues his career.