Rashid reached the 200-wicket milestone during the second T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, anchoring a 19-run win for Afghanistan. The team overcame a dire start of 5/4 thanks to Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive 116, which propelled Afghanistan to a commanding total of 221/7. Zimbabwe fell short of the 222-run target despite a valiant century from captain Sikandar Raza.
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Afghanistan extended their dominance over Zimbabwe by securing their eighth consecutive T…: Afghanistan extended their dominance over Zimbabwe by securing their eighth consecutive T20I series triumph.
Rashid Khan cemented his place atop the all-time bowling charts after previously surpassi…: Rashid Khan cemented his place atop the all-time bowling charts after previously surpassing Tim Southee in September 2025.
A crucial 142-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai turned t…: A crucial 142-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai turned the match in Afghanistan's favor.
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Afghanistan's star leg-spinner
Rashid Khan scripted history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men's T20 Internationals during the second T20I against Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Rashid reached the landmark by dismissing Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Tadiwanashe Marumani, who scored just two runs while chasing a target of 222.
The 200-wicket milestone further extended Rashid's lead at the top of the all-time T20I wicket-takers' list. He made his international debut against Zimbabwe in October 2015 and became the format's leading wicket-taker in September 2025, overtaking New Zealand's
Tim Southee during a tri-series match against the UAE in Sharjah.
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