T20 matches have become the number one source of entertainment for people across the cricketing world. Almost every nation has its own T20I team now, and the International Cricket Council is also expanding the reach by increasing number of T20 matches played every year.
When the T20 format was launched, many fans felt that it would be a nightmare for the bowlers because the batters have the license to smash the ball out of the park right from ball number one. However, over the last decade, the bowlers have proven that with innovation and talent, even they can achieve success in this format.
Quite a few bowlers have taken 300 wickets in their T20 careers. Here’s a list of the top five fastest bowlers to complete 300 wickets in T20 cricket.
5. Sunil Narine – 252 T20 matches
West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine does not play international cricket, but he is a top player in T20 leagues. The Knight Riders star achieved the feat of taking 300 wickets in 252 T20s of his career.
4. Imran Tahir – 247 T20 matches
Veteran South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir completed 300 wickets in 247 matches. Tahir has made a name for himself with his fantastic leg-spin bowling skills.
3. Lasith Malinga – 222 matches
Former Sri Lankan cricket team captain Lasith Malinga completed 300 wickets in 222 matches. Malinga was the ace bowler for the Mumbai Indians during the prime of his career.
2. Rashid Khan – 213 matches
Afghanistan team’s lead leg-spinner Rashid Khan owns the record for the fewest matches taken by a spinner to complete 300 T20 wickets. He achieved the feat in 213 matches.
1. Andrew Tye – 211 matches
Andrew Tye becomes the fastest bowler to take 300 T20 wickets.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) February 4, 2023
Fastest (by matches)
211 – Andrew Tye
213 – Rashid Khan
222 – Lasith Malinga
247 – Imran Tahir
252 – Sunil Narine#BBL12
Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye became the fastest bowler to complete 300 wickets earlier today. Playing for the Perth Scorchers in BBL, Tye took his 300th wicket in 211 matches.
