Rashid Khan becomes joint-highest wicket-taker in T20s, equals Bravo's record
What's the story
Afghanistan's wrist spinner Rashid Khan has matched former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's record, becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket.
He achieved this milestone during Match 27 of SA20 2025 between MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
Meanwhile, Khan now owns 631 wickets across 460 matches.
Additionally, Khan's effort was instrumental in his team's 27-run win over the Capitals.
Record-breaking feat
Khan's performance secures top spot in T20 cricket
Khan's brilliant show in the match saw him dismissing captain Kyle Verreynne and Marques Ackerman, leading his team to victory.
The achievement took him to the top of the list of highest wicket-takers in T20 cricket, with Bravo.
As mentioned, Khan now owns 631 wickets from 460 matches (456 innings) at an average of 18.08 and an economy rate of 6.49 with four five-wicket hauls and 16 four-wicket hauls.
Career overview
Khan's T20 career and future aspirations
Khan is known worldwide for his knack of tying the opposition down in the middle overs with his frugal bowling and timely wickets.
In the current SA20 season, he has taken nine wickets at an average of 23.
He also plays for MI New York in Major League Cricket, Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League (PSL), MI Emirates in ILT20, Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League, etc.
Numbers
Khan averages 18.08 with the ball
Khan, who made his debut in 2015, has snapped up 631 wickets from 460 T20 matches so far.
His bowling average of 18.08 is the best for any player with 400+ wickets in the format.
Khan, who owns an incredible economy rate of 6.49, has 16 four-fers and 4 fifers.
It is worth noting that only two other bowlers have taken 500 or more wickets in T20 cricket - Sunil Narine (573) and Imran Tahir (531).
T20Is
Over 150 wickets in T20Is
As many as 161 of Khan's T20 wickets have come in internationals (for Afghanistan and ICC).
No other Afghan bowler has over 100 T20I wickets.
Khan's bowling average of 13.80 is th best for any bowler with more than 100 wickets.
Overall, only New Zealand 's Tim Southee (164) boasts more T20I scalps than Khan.
IPL contribution
Khan's IPL journey and future goals
In the IPL, Khan has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and 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.
After etching his name in the record books, Khan is now looking to go past Bravo's record in MI's next fixture on February 2.