T20 cricket is the shortest format of cricket. It generally completes in just 4 hours. There are numerous countries that play T20 cricket. Batting is very aggressive in T20Is, as there are less overs and batters love to play fearlessly. However, there are also some bowlers who have taken a lot of wickets by their techniques and varieties. There have been only 11 bowlers in the history of T20I cricket who have taken more than 100 wickets. In this article, we will look at the bowlers who have grabbed 100 wickets fastest in T20Is.
1. Mitchell Santner – 90
Mitchell Santner is an excellent all-rounder from the New Zealand team. He plays in various T20 leagues and is a famous all-rounder. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 90 matches. He has a total of 111 wickets in 100 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 4/11.
2. Shadab Khan – 87
Shadab Khan is currently the best all-rounder from the Pakistan team. He is leg-spinner and a very economical bowler. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 87 matches. He has a total of 104 wickets in 92 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 4/8.
3. Tim Southee – 84
Tim Southee holds the record for the most wickets in T20Is. He is also the only bowler to take 150 wickets in T20Is. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 84 matches. He has a total of 157 wickets in 123 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 5/18.
4. Shakib Al Hasan – 84
Many cricketers consider Shakib as the best all-rounder from the Bangladesh team. He has been a pillar of the Bangladesh cricket team for over a decade. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 84 matches. He has a total of 140 wickets in 117 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 5/20.
5. Mustafizur Rahman – 81
Mustafizur Rahman is one of the greatest bowler from the Bangladesh team. He is known for his variation in bowling, such as cutters. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 81 matches. He has a total of 107 wickets in 91 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 5/22.
6. Ish Sodhi – 78
Ish Sodhi is an excellent leg-spinner for the New Zealand team. He has played various leagues where he rose to become a great spinner. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 78 matches. He has a total of 132 wickets in 111 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 4/28.
7. Lasith Malinga – 76
Lasith Malinga is a legendary bowler from Sri Lanka. He was widely known for his bowling action and deadly Yorkers all around the world. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 76 matches. He has a total of 107 wickets in 84 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 5/6.
8. Mark Adair – 72
Mark Adair is a seam bowling all-rounder from the Ireland team. He is also the only Irish bowler to take over 100 wickets in T20Is. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 72 matches. He has a total of 102 wickets in 74 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 4/13.
9. Wanindu Hasaranga – 63
Hasaranga is an aggressive leg spinner. He has over 200 wickets in T20 leagues all around the world. He took 100 T20Is wickets in 63 matches. He has a total of 104 wickets in 65 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 4/9.
10. Rashid Khan – 53
Rashid Khan is the best leg spinner in the Afghanistan cricket history. He quickly climbed the ladder of success by his excellent bowling techniques. He took 100 T20Is wickets in just 53 matches. He has a total of 130 wickets in 82 T20I matches. His best bowling performance in T20Is is 5/3.
