Rashid Khan Becomes T20I’s All-Time Leading Wicket-Taker with 3/21 vs UAE

In a historic performance during the T20I tri-series match in Sharjah on September 1, 2025, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan claimed 3 wickets for 21 runs, guiding his team to a 38-run victory over the UAE. With this haul, he surpassed New Zealand’s Tim Southee to become the highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, reaching 165 career wickets in just his 98th match .