Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan became the first bowler to reach 200 wickets in men's Twenty20 internationals during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Sharjah on 29 October 2026, Reuters reported. He reached the milestone in his 120th match in the format.
How did Rashid reach 200 wickets?
Rashid secured his 200th dismissal when he trapped Zimbabwe's Tadiwanashe Marumani leg before wicket in the ninth over. Marumani had scored two runs. The dismissal made Rashid the first player to reach this career milestone in men's T20 internationals.
How does the record compare?
At the moment of the landmark, Reuters reported that Rashid was 29 wickets ahead of England leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who had 171. Rashid Khan's bowling figures at the time included an average of 13.96 and an economy rate of 6.13 runs per over.
The record is specifically for men's T20 international matches. It is not a combined total for franchise cricket, domestic T20 matches or women's international cricket. The 200-wicket figure describes the point at which the landmark was reached, not a permanently fixed tally.
What does it mean for Afghanistan cricket?
The achievement adds to Rashid's record as a leading Afghanistan international. He also reached 200 wickets in one-day internationals in 2025. Afghanistan's performance in the match against Zimbabwe brought a milestone recognised across international cricket reporting.