Rashid Khan Creates History: Becomes T20 Cricket’s Leading Wicket-Taker
In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, where action steals the show and power-hitting drives the masses in, Rashid Khan has shown that a great bowler can make so much difference in toiling as well. That great Afghan spinner has developed a little more on his reputation here to become the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, landing him above the immortal Dwayne Bravo. Rashid’s standing as a bowling legend is cemented based on this great achievement in such a short format of cricket.
Rashid Khan Wickets Tn t20 Matches
Rashid Khan now has 633 wickets in total in his all 20-20 matches with his 2/33 spell in the SA20 2025 Qualifier 1. And in the wake of overtaking Dwayne Bravo, the star spinner is now the highest wicket-taker in the history of T20 cricket. Bravo accumulated 631 wickets in 582 matches and Rashid has managed to surpass him in just 461 games.
Rashid Khan having been one of the phenomenal bowlers of his time is the top bowling performer of his generation seeing as he already cultivates many records. On the last carpet SA20 2025, the Afghan leg spinner was appointed as the captain of the final of the MI Cape Town. In Qualifier 1, they won by 39 runs, Rashid captained the side with 2 wickets and was one of the stars who performed well. On the other hand, this leggie created history by breaking a huge world record in that epic encounter.
In the Qualifier-1 of SA20 2025, Rashid has picked up a spell of 2/33, and therefore his overall T20 wicket haul has reached an astonishing 633. With this haul, the star spinner becomes the record holder of most T20 wickets by any player, surpassing Dwayne Bravo. Bravo secured 631 wickets in 582 matches while Rashid has beaten him in style with just 461 games.
The following are the players who have the most T20 wickets:
Rashid Khan- 633
Dwayne Bravo- 631
Sunil Narine- 574
Imran Tahir- 5312
Shakib Al Hasan- 492
The ongoing season of the SA20 has had, till now, Rashid Khan picking up 11 wickets from 10 matches. In this season, he is the highermost wicket-taker for MI Cape Town.
Rashid Khan’s First Reaction After Breaking Record
Rashid Khan expressed his excitement over setting a new record and his advancement to the final at the 2025 SA20. It was truly a great honor for him to surpass the legendary milepost made by Dwayne Bravo of the West Indies. “It’s a great achievement. I never thought about it, if you asked 10 years before this if I would get there. It’s a proud feeling to land from Afghanistan and be at that level where you top the table. DJ [Bravo] is one of the best T20 bowlers. It’s a great honour and I’m looking forward to doing it for a long, long time,” said Rashid Khan.
Rashid Khan’s Impact and Net Worth
Apart from his bowling records, Rashid Khan has become almost a household name everywhere in the world. An estimated net worth of $4 million, provided he decides to convert it into currency (30 crores). The various endorsements with brands/Sponsors help financial growth in a more refined state.
Final Words
Rashid Khan’s achievement of becoming T20 cricket’s leading wicket-taker is a testament to his skill, dedication, and passion for the game. With his record-breaking wickets tally and growing net worth, he is set to remain one of the most influential players in T20 cricket for years to come.
