Top 10 Bowlers Who Reached 100 Wickets Fastest in T20I Cricket

In T20I cricket, some bowlers reached the milestone of 100 wickets faster than others. Since T20I cricket began 19 years ago, it has seen many stars emerge, like Lasith Malinga and Rashid Khan. Only 11 bowlers have managed to reach the mark of 100 wickets in T20Is. Let’s take a look at the top 10 bowlers who achieved this feat the fastest.

The Top 10 Bowlers Fastest to 100 Wickets in T20I Cricket:

10. Shadab Khan (Pakistan) – 87 Matches:

Shadab Khan, the Pakistan leg-spinner, completed 100 T20I wickets in 87 matches. He reached this milestone in a match against Afghanistan in Sharjah.

9. Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 84 Matches:

Tim Southee, the New Zealand pacer, achieved this feat in his 84th match against Pakistan in Sharjah in October 2021.

8. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 84 Matches:

Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh all-rounder, reached 100 wickets in his 84th match against Australia in August 2021.

7. Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – 81 Matches:

Mustafizur Rahman, the Bangladesh left-arm pacer, took just 81 matches to reach 100 wickets. He achieved this milestone against England in March 2023.

6. Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 78 Matches:

Ish Sodhi, the Kiwi leg-spinner, completed his 100th T20I wicket in his 78th match against Bangladesh in October 2022.

5. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 76 Matches:

Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lankan pacer, was the first bowler ever to reach 100 T20I wickets. He achieved this milestone against New Zealand in September 2019.

4. Mark Adair (Ireland) – 72 Matches:

Mark Adair, the Ireland pacer, reached this milestone in his 72nd match against Zimbabwe in December 2023.

3. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) – 71 Matches:

Haris Rauf, the Pakistani pacer, reached 100 wickets in T20I cricket in just 71 matches.

2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 63 Matches:

Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan all-rounder, reached 100 wickets in T20I cricket in just 63 matches.

1. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 53 Matches:

Rashid Khan, the Afghanistan leg-spinner, is the quickest bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving this feat in just 53 matches.

These bowlers have left their mark in T20I cricket with their remarkable achievements. Fans who enjoy following cricket updates and predictions on a cricket bet pro will find these statistics fascinating.

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