Wed Feb 05 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Afghan Spinner Rashid Khan Becomes World’s Leading T20 Wicket-Taker
**Cape Town, South Africa** – Rashid Khan has officially claimed the title of the world’s leading wicket-taker in men’s T20 cricket. The Afghan leg-spinner surpassed Dwayne Bravo’s record of 631 wickets on Tuesday, February 4th, during the SA20 qualifier match between the Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Paarl Royals. Khan achieved the feat by clean-bowling Dunith Wellalage, reaching a total of 632 wickets.
Khan expressed his pride in the accomplishment, stating that he never envisioned reaching this milestone ten years ago. Remarkably, he achieved this landmark in significantly fewer deliveries than Bravo, bowling 631 fewer balls. This is possibly attributed to Khan playing for fewer teams (18) compared to Bravo’s 30.
Khan’s achievement came during his team’s 39-run victory, securing their place in Saturday’s SA20 final. The win marked a significant turnaround for Mumbai Indians Cape Town, who previously finished last in the competition’s first two editions.
While Khan’s accomplishment dominates the headlines, the article also highlights the historical underdog status of bowlers in cricket, particularly spinners, who were once considered less important in the T20 format. Khan’s success, along with other leading spinners like Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir, proves the continued relevance and effectiveness of spin bowling in the modern game. With his nearest rivals significantly behind, Khan’s record appears secure for the foreseeable future.
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