Recently Sri Lankan bowler Wanindu Hasaranga has taken his 100 wickets in his T20I career. He took his 100 wickets in the 2nd match of the T20I series against Afghanistan.

T20I cricket is Known for its explosive shots and quick finishes. T20i is a cricket format where the batsmen try to score maximum runs in a limited time and the bowlers try to take wickets by spoiling their plans. Reaching the coveted milestone of 100 wickets in T20Is is a sign of extraordinary skill and consistency, and some bowlers achieve it at an astonishing pace.

Let’s take a look at the bowlers who are the fastest wicket-takers in this format.

1. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 100 wickets in 53 Matches:
First of all, if we talk about 100 wickets, Rashid Khan is on top of this list, who is an important bowler of the Afghanistan cricket team. Rashid Khan is a legspinner Who is currently also in the Gujarat Titans team of IPL. Rashid Khan had completed his 100 wicket mark in just 53 matches.

2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 100 wickets in 63 Matches:
Vanindo Hasaranga is the bowler of Sri Lankan cricket team who recently completed the century of wickets and comes second in this list. Wanindo Hasaranga is a legbreak spin bowler who has made a record of 100 wickets in just 63 matches in T20.

3. Mark Adair (Ireland) – 100 wickets in 72 Matches:
Representing Ireland, Mark Adair is known for his pace and swing bowling. In 2023, he took 100 wickets in 72 matches, marking him as a key bowler in Ireland’s bowling attack.

4. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 100 wickets in 76 Matches:
Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga was the first ever bolwer to take 100 T20I wickets. It took 76 matches for Malinga to complete 100 wickets in T20I.

5. Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 78 Matches: The Kiwi leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been a consistent wicket-taker for New Zealand. He reached the 100-wicket mark in 78 matches, showcasing his control and variations.

Honorable Mentions: Tim Southee (New Zealand), Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh), Shadab Khan (Pakistan) – These players have also reached the 100-wicket mark in under 90 matches, highlighting their talent and contribution to the format.