AFG vs BAN: Rashid Khan Becomes Second Highest Wicket-Taker in T20 Cricket
AFG vs BAN: Rashid Khan became the second-highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, Rashid Khan reached No. 2 in the men’s T20I bowling charts during his spell of 3/22 against Bangladesh.
Helped to get his second win in Asia Cup 2022:-
Which helped Afghanistan get their second win in the Asia Cup 2022. Rashid Khan became the second-highest wicket-taker in men’s T20Is, surpassing Tim Southee during their win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup on Tuesday.
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The leg-spinner, who started the match with 112 scalps in the format, took 3/22, including the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, and Mahmudullah, to take 115 wickets.
Maintained his record with 122 wickets:-
Southee was second in the list of wicket takers with 114 wickets before the match. Shakib Al Hasan maintains his record with 122 wickets.
Which is the most by anyone in the men’s game, and the second best in all T20Is behind Anissa Mohammed of West Indies.
Rashid, who is only 23, has had a remarkable T20I career so far, averaging 13.73 and an economy rate of 6.16 after 68 matches in the format.
Made six hauls of four or more wickets in T20Is:-
He has taken six hauls of four or more wickets in T20Is, which is again the joint most in a men’s game.
Rashid’s spell after Mujeeb ur Rahman’s impressive three-wicket haul helped Afghanistan restrict Bangladesh to 127/7 in 20 overs.
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However, Najibullah Zadran’s unbeaten 17-ball 43 for Afghanistan secured the victory and established their position at the top of Group B in the Asia Cup 2022 and ensured qualification for the next round.