Top 5 wicket-takers in T20 history, GT spinner surpass CSK legend

February 5, 2024 Credit: Getty

Shakib Al Hasan

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Imran Tahir

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Sunil Narine

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Dwayne Bravo

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Rashid Khan

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Rashid's record-breaking spell

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