Tue Feb 24 14:20:00 UTC 2026: ### Rashid Climbs T20 World Cup Wicket Charts, Joins Elite Company

The Story:

England’s leg-spinner Adil Rashid has etched his name further into T20 cricket history, surpassing Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga to become joint-fifth on the all-time wicket-takers’ list in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This milestone was reached during England’s match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on February 22, 2026, where Rashid’s figures of 2 for 13 propelled him to a total of 39 wickets in the tournament. Rashid also joined Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman as joint-fourth highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.

Rashid’s consistent performance in the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup, with eight wickets in five matches, underscores his continued relevance and skill in the shortest format of the game. His achievement marks a significant moment in his career and reinforces his status as one of the leading spinners in T20 cricket.

Key Points:

  • Adil Rashid now holds joint-fifth place for most wickets in T20 World Cups with 39 wickets in 35 matches.
  • He surpassed Lasith Malinga, who has 38 wickets in 31 matches.
  • Rashid’s average in T20 World Cups is 22.66, with best figures of 4 for 2.
  • In the current T20 World Cup edition, Rashid has taken eight wickets in five matches, averaging 18.75.
  • Rashid is also joint-fourth on the all-time T20I wicket-takers list alongside Mustafizur Rahman, both with 158 wickets.
  • The top three T20I wicket-takers are Rashid Khan (193), Tim Southee (164), and Ish Sodhi (162).

Key Takeaways:

  • Adil Rashid’s consistent performance and longevity in T20 cricket have solidified his position as a leading bowler in the format.
  • Surpassing a legend like Lasith Malinga highlights the significance of Rashid’s achievement in the T20 World Cup.
  • Rashid’s success contributes to England’s overall strength in T20 cricket and their chances in the ongoing World Cup.
  • The T20I wicket-takers’ list showcases the dominance of spin bowlers in the format, with Rashid Khan and Ish Sodhi among the top performers.
  • The article emphasizes the continuous evolution of T20 cricket records and the ongoing competition among players to achieve new milestones.

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