NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan has etched his identify in historical past as the very best wicket-taker in T20 cricket, surpassing all others following MI Cape City’s victory over Paarl Royals within the SA20 semi-final.
The Afghan spinner’s figures of 2-33 propelled his complete to 633 wickets, overtaking former West Indies star Dwayne Bravo’s report by two wickets.
At simply 26, Rashid’s outstanding tally consists of 161 T20 worldwide wickets and 472 from home and franchise competitions, that includes stints with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Adelaide Strikers, Sussex Sharks, and Trent Rockets.
His record-breaking feat is available in 461 matches at a formidable common of 18.08, whereas Bravo’s 631 wickets have been taken over 582 matches at a mean of 24.40.
Rashid’s milestone efficiency helped MI Cape City bowl out the Royals for 160, securing a 39-run victory in Gqeberha after posting 199-4. Cape City now advances to the ultimate on February 8.
The Royals nonetheless have one other shot at reaching the ultimate, going through both Sunrisers Jap Cape or Joburg Tremendous Kings in Thursday’s qualifier, following their eliminator conflict on Wednesday.
Main T20 wicket-takers:
Rashid Khan – 633
Dwayne Bravo – 631
Sunil Narine – 574
Imran Tahir – 531
Shakib Al Hasan – 492
