Here are the key details of the top wicket-takers in T20 Internationals as of January 2025.
1. Tim Southee (New Zealand)
Matches: 126
Wickets: 164
Leading wicket-taker in T20Is.
Career Statistics: As of January 22, 2025, he has played 125 T20I matches, taking 164 wickets at an average of 22.17 and a strike rate of 16.64.
Best Bowling Figures: His best T20I bowling performance is 5 wickets for 18 runs against Pakistan in 2010.
2. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
Matches: 96
Wickets: 161
Known for his exceptional spin bowling.
Achievements:
T20I Cricketer of the Decade: In December 2020, Rashid was honored with the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade award, recognizing his outstanding performances.
400 T20 Wickets: On November 7, 2021, during a T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, he claimed his 400th wicket in Twenty20 cricket, underscoring his prowess in the format.
3. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Matches: 129
Wickets: 149
A consistent all-rounder and leading spinner for Bangladesh.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is): Shakib has been a consistent performer in T20Is, holding records for the most runs and wickets for Bangladesh in this format.
Arrest Warrant: On January 19, 2025, a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against Shakib over two bounced cheques linked to his company. The court had previously summoned him, but his non-appearance led to the warrant’s issuance.
4. Ish Sodhi (New Zealand)
Matches: 119
Wickets: 138
One of New Zealand’s top spinners in T20Is.
T20I Success: In January 2018, he achieved the No. 1 ranking for T20I bowlers, a testament to his prowess in the shortest format of the game.
5. Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
Matches: 106
Wickets: 132
Renowned for his death bowling skills.
T20 Internationals (T20Is): In the T20 format, Mustafizur has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh, utilizing his deceptive slower deliveries to great effect. As of January 2025, he has played 106 T20I matches, contributing significantly with his bowling prowess.
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Rashid khan is my favourite ❣️