Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has become the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men’s T20 International cricket.
The historic milestone came during Afghanistan’s second T20I against Zimbabwe at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 29, 2026.
Rashid Khan Creates History in 120th T20I
Rashid reached the landmark when he dismissed Zimbabwe batter Tadiwanashe Marumani.
The Afghanistan star achieved 200 wickets in his 120th T20 International, maintaining a bowling average of 13.96 and an economy rate of approximately 6.13.
England’s Adil Rashid occupies second place on the men’s all-time wicket-taking list with 171 wickets.
The achievement came during a remarkable match in which Afghanistan recovered from 5/4 to post 221/7.
Azmatullah Omarzai scored 116 from 50 deliveries, while Afghanistan eventually restricted Zimbabwe to 202/5.
The 19-run victory gave Afghanistan an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series.
