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Shadab Khan becomes joint second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is

The leg-spinner reached to the milestone during Pakistan's 21-run win over Bangladesh at Hagley Oval, Christchurch in the tri-series

Shadab Khan becomes joint second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan white-ball vice-captain Shadab Khan is now the joint second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is for the Men in Green.

The 24-year-old made his T20I debut in 2017 and has bowled in 69 innings, bagging 85 wickets at an average of 21.55. 

The leg-spinner reached to the milestone during Pakistan's 21-run win over Bangladesh at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, in the tri-series

Pacer Umar Gul and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal have 85 wickets. Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi tops the list with 98 wickets.

Shadab will indeed surpass Pakistan's greats soon, as he is a regular feature for Pakistan in this format.

Top five wicket-takers for Pakistan in T20Is

 

  • Shahid Afridi: 97 wickets
  • Umar Gul: 85 wickets
  • Saeed Ajmal: 85 wickets
  • Shadab Khan: 85 wickets
  • Haris Rauf: 62 wickets