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BPL 2023: Wahab Riaz claims record in T20 cricket

Wahab Riaz becomes the second fast bowler after Dwayne Bravo to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket

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Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz bags a record in T20 cricket while representing Khulna Tigers in the ongoing match at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023.

After winning the toss, Khulna Tigers decided to bowl first and restricted Chattogram Challengers to 157 after losing nine wickets.

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Wahab Riaz was outstanding with the ball today, taking four quick wickets in his spell.

With this, Wahab Riaz from Pakistan becomes the second fast bowler after Dwayne Bravo to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket. 

The 37-year-old becomes the only Pakistan bowler and third quickest after Rashid Khan and Imran Tahir to achieve this landmark.

List of bowlers with most wickets in T20 cricket:

  • Dwayne Bravo, 614 wickets
  • Rashid Khan, 496 wickets
  • Sunil Narine, 474 wickets
  • Imran Tahir, 466 wickets
  • Shakib-al-Hasan, 436 wickets
  • Wahab Riaz, 401 wickets