Rashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket: Key stats
What's the story
Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has etched his name in history, surpassing West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket.
He achieved this remarkable feat during MI Cape Town's Qualifier One match against Paarl Royals in the SA20 league.
"It's a great achievement. "I never thought about it, if you asked 10 years before this if I would get there," Rashid told the broadcasters.
Here's more.
Career stats
Rashid's impressive T20 career statistics
Rashid now holds an impressive record of 633 wickets in 461 T20 matches at a remarkable bowling average of 18.07.
His best figures stand at 6/17, with four five-wicket hauls.
In comparison, Dwayne Bravo claimed 631 wickets in 582 matches over his illustrious 18-year career, averaging 24.40 with best figures of 5/23 and three five-wicket hauls.
Notably, Rashid had recently become the joint-highest wicket-taker in MI's recent win during Match 27 of the SA20 against Pretoria Capitals.
Global impact
Rashid's journey and global T20 impact
Khan is among the most in-demand players in global T20 leagues, regularly featuring in premier tournaments such as the IPL, BBL, CPL, SA20, The Hundred, ILT20, and MLC.
His T20 journey began in 2015 when he debuted for Afghanistan at just 17 against Zimbabwe.
Since then, he has established himself as one of the most formidable bowlers in the format.
Match highlights
MI Cape Town's victory and Rashid's record-breaking performance
In the Qualifier One match, MI Cape Town scored a strong 199/4 after Paarl Royals opted to field first.
Despite the Royals' early aggression, MI secured victory thanks to Khan's disciplined bowling performance.
Rashid picked up two crucial wickets in this match to surpass Bravo's record, finishing with figures worth 2/33.
His standout performance played a key role in securing his team's direct entry to Saturday's SA20 final at Wanderers.
T20s
Over 160 wickets in T20Is
As many as 161 of Rashid's T20 wickets have come in internationals (for Afghanistan and ICC).
Meanwhile, no other Afghan bowler has over 100 T20I wickets.
Rashid's bowling average of 13.80 is the best for any bowler with more than 100 wickets.
Overall, only New Zealand's Tim Southee (164) boasts more T20I scalps than Rashid.
Information
149 wickets in the IPL for Rashid
In the IPL, Rashid has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the past and is currently part of the Gujarat Titans. He has picked 149 wickets in 121 matches at an average of 21.82 and an economy of 6.82. The spinner also boasts two four-wicket hauls while his best bowling figures read 4/24.