Sikandar Raza becomes 2nd Zimbabwe bowler with 100 T20I wickets
What's the story
Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza stood out for his side in the 2nd match of the T20I Tri-series versus Sri Lanka on Thursday in Rawalpindi. Raza, who scored a vital 47 in Zimbabwe's 162/8, chipped in with the ball later on. He picked 1/23 as Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs. Notably, Raza became the 2nd Zimbabwe bowler with 100 T20I wickets.
Record
Raza joins Richard Ngarava in terms of 100 T20I wickets
Raza dismissed Kamindu Mendis in the 11th over to complete the feat of 100 T20I wickets. He is now the 2nd Zimbabwe bowler after Richard Ngarava to claim 100 T20I wickets. Ngarava, who managed 2/15 from 4 overs in this contest, owns 107 wickets from 88 matches at 20.85. On the other hand, Raza achieved the landmark in his 125th match.
Stats
Breaking down Raza's T20I stats with the ball
As per ESPNcricinfo, Raza has picked 47 wickets in home T20Is from 63 matches at 24.36. In 31 away matches (home of opposition), Raza has managed 20 wickets at 33.30. Lastly, he owns 33 scalps from 31 neutral venue matches at 14.30. Overall, he averages 22.83 from 125 matches with 2 four-fers and a fifer.