Fast bowler Haris Rauf became the quickest to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving the feat in just 71 matches. He’s the third-fastest bowler ever, with only Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan (53 games) and Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (63 matches) reaching the milestone faster. Rauf is also the second Pakistani bowler to grab 100 wickets, following leg-spinner Shadab Khan.
In an exciting T20 World Cup match against Canada, Pakistan’s Haris Rauf made history by becoming the fastest Pakistani fast bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. The match took place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Haris’s 100 t20I wickets became a highlight point of his cricket career so far.
Rauf achieved this milestone in just his 71st T20I match by dismissing Canada’s Shreyas Movva. This remarkable feat makes him the third-fastest bowler in the world to reach 100 T20 wickets, following Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan (53 matches) and Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (63 matches).
At 30 years old, Haris Rauf also joins the ranks of Pakistani greats, becoming only the second bowler from his country to claim 100 T20I wickets, alongside leg-spinner Shadab Khan.
Quickest to 100 T20I Wickets:
- Rashid Khan (AFG) – 53 matches
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) – 63 matches
- Haris Rauf (PAK) – 71 matches
- Mark Adair (IRE) – 72 matches
- Bilal Khan (OMA) – 72 matches
Rauf’s accomplishment adds to his reputation as one of the most formidable bowlers in international cricket. He now joins the ranks of Pakistani greats as only the second bowler from his country to claim 100 T20I wickets, alongside leg-spinner Shadab Khan. Shadab Khan is the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan with 107 wickets.
Rauf’s accomplishment is a testament to his raw pace, accuracy, and ability to deliver yorkers at crucial moments. This record-breaking feat will undoubtedly boost his confidence and solidify his position as a vital member of the Pakistani bowling attack.
