Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga reached the milestone of 100 T20I wickets faster than the legendary Lasith Malinga, accomplishing this in just 63 matches. This achievement was secured during Sri Lanka's 72-run win over Afghanistan on February 19, with Hasaranga claiming two wickets for 19 runs across four overs. Let's take a look at the quickest bowlers to complete 100 wickets in T20Is.
Rashid Khan
Afghanistan's spin wizard Rashid Khan leads the pack as the quickest to 100 T20 International wickets, achieving this milestone in just 53 matches. His landmark wicket came against Pakistan in Dubai in 2021. With a total of 130 wickets in 82 matches, Rashid boasts the best figures of 5/3, underlining his status as one of T20 cricket's all-time greats and a pivotal figure in Afghanistan's cricket ascent.
Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lankan spin sensation Wanindu Hasaranga secured his place as the second-fastest bowler to the 100-wicket mark in T20Is, reaching the milestone in his 63rd match against Afghanistan on February 19, 2024, in Dambulla. Hasaranga, with a tally of 101 wickets and best figures of 4/9, is on track to become one of Sri Lanka's T20 cricket legends.
Mark Adair
Ireland's Mark Adair emerges as the third quickest to the century mark and the fastest pacer to achieve 100 T20I wickets, a feat accomplished against Zimbabwe in Harare. Boasting 102 wickets in 74 matches and top figures of 4/13, Adair is a key player for Ireland, especially with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.
Lasith Malinga
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga, known for his lethal yorkers, reached 100 T20I wickets in his 76th match against New Zealand in Pallekele in 2019, becoming the first bowler to hit the century mark in wickets. Malinga concluded his T20 career with 107 wickets in 84 matches, holding the best figures of 5/6, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest T20 bowlers.
Ish Sodhi
New Zealand's Ish Sodhi reached his 100th T20I wicket in a match against Bangladesh in 2022 in Christchurch. Sodhi, with 132 wickets in 109 matches and best figures of 4/28, stands out as one of the most reliable performers for the Kiwis, showcasing his prowess as a key spinner in the modern T20 era.
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