Rashid Khan enters 200 wickets club in T20Is: Key stats
What's the story
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan has made history by becoming the first-ever bowler to take 200 wickets in T20 International cricket. The spinner achieved this remarkable milestone with his only wicket of the match against Zimbabwe. Rashid picked 1/29 from his 4 overs as Afghanistan claimed a 19-run win. Rashid achieved the mark in his 120th match of the format. England's Adil Rashid is second on the list with 171 wickets from 153 matches. Here's more.
Match details
Rashid's milestone match
Rashid's milestone came during the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe, where Afghanistan posted a mammoth total of 221 runs for the loss of seven scalps.
In fact, the Afghans lost their first four wickets for less than 20 runs.
In response, Zimbabwe managed 202/5 in 20 overs.
Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 106 wasn't enough.
Rashid picked Tadiwanashe Marumani's wicket to reach the landmark.
Numbers
A look at his numbers
In 120 matches, Rashid owns 200 scalps at an average of 14.06.
His economy rate is 6.14. He owns nine four-fers and two five-wicket hauls.
198 of his wickets have come for Afghanistan from 119 matches at 13.95.
He played one game for ICC World XI and picked 2 scalps, as per Cricinfo.
In 22 matches against Zimbabwe, Rashid owns 38 scalps at 13.52.
Dissection
His neutral venue and away numbers
143 of Rashid's 200 scalps have come at neutral venues. He averages 13.02 (ER: 5.98).
He has seven four-fers and 2 fifers at neutral venues.
Meanwhile, 57 of his wickets have come in away games (home of opposition).
He averages 16.64 and his ER reads 6.47 (4w: 2).
Do you know?
Rashid completes 150 wickets in Asia
Rashid also completed 150 wickets in Asia. He took 88 games for the milestone of 150 scalps. Rashid averages 13.66 and his ER reads 6.01 on Asian soil. He has five four-fers and two fifers.
Twitter Post
200!
πππππππ πππππππ ππ πππππππ! π€―@rashidkhan_19 becomes the first-ever bowler to claim 200 wickets in T20I cricket! π
β Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 29, 2026
He reached this incredible milestone in his 120th innings, boasting an astonishing average of 13.96 and an economy rate of 6.13. His⦠pic.twitter.com/6cDuhHZwDF