Mohammad Nabi becomes second Afghanistan player with 100 T20I wickets
What's the story
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has completed 100 wickets in T20I cricket. Nabi reached the landmark in the 2025 T20I Tri-Series match against Pakistan at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The spinner attained the feat with his first wicket of the match. Notably, Nabi is the second Afghanistan bowler to complete a century of wickets in the shortest format. He took two wickets in Afghanistan's 18-run win.
Stats
Nabi only behind Rashid Khan
As mentioned, Nabi is the second Afghan bowler to complete 100 wickets in T20I cricket. He unlocked the achievement in his 135th appearance. The star all-rounder is only behind Rashid Khan, the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket. In 125 innings, Nabi has taken 101 wickets at an average of 27.49. His tally includes 3 four-wicket hauls. Naveen-ul-Haq follows Nabi with 67 scalps.
All-round record
Nabi gets this double
Nabi attained another feat, becoming only the second player with the double of 100 wickets and 2,000 runs in T20I cricket. With 2,200-plus runs, he is the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in the format. Only one other player has 2,000-plus T20I runs for the side. As per ESPNcricinfo, Nabi joined Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, who owns 2,551 runs and 149 wickets in T20I cricket.
Victory
Nabi stars in Afghanistan's win
As mentioned, Nabi took two wickets as Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 18 runs in Sharjah. The Afghans successfully defended 169 after restricting Pakistan to 151/9. Notably, spinners Nabi (4-0-20-2) and Noor Ahmad (4-0-20-2) had identical figures. Nabi, Rashid, and Noor deflated the Pakistan middle order. Pakistan, who were down to 111/9, could reach 151/9 with Haris Rauf's 16-ball 34* (4 sixes).