Rashid Khan becomes first bowler to take 700 T20 wickets

DELHI: Afghanistan spin wizard Rashid Khan on Monday made history by becoming the first bowler to take 700 T20 wickets during his team’s clash against UAE in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Rashid, 27, reached the landmark in a unique fashion as UAE’s lower-order batter Muhammad Arfan was out hit wicket in a bid to play a reverse sweep, which he missed completely during the 15th over of the game.

Rashid had already surpassed the former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo’s tally of 631 wickets in February 2025.

Currently, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir are the other active cricketers who are in the list of the highest wicket takers, who are behind Rashid Khan.

Most Wickets in T20s

Rashid Khan (AFG) – 518 matches, 700 wickets

Dwayne Bravo (WI) – 582 matches, 631 wickets

Sunil Narine (WI) –  583 matches, 613 wickets

Overall, he has 191 wickets in 114 T20Is and is also closing on the record of becoming the first bowler to reach 200 wickets.

Most Wickets in T20Is 

Rashid Khan (AFG) – 114 matches, 191 wickets

TG Southee (NZ) – 126 matches, 164 wickets

IS Sodhi (NZ) – 137 matches, 162 wickets

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) – 129 matches, 149 wickets

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) – 126 matches, 158 wickets

Notably, Rashid has several other records to his name, as he has the most hat-tricks (4) in T20 cricket.

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