Ish Sodhi created history, became the third highest wicket taking bowler in T20 International cricket

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|10-11-2025

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Sodhi has now become the third bowler to take the most wickets in T20 International. In this match, he broke the record of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.

Delhi: New Zealand’s legendary leg spinner Ish Sodhi made a big achievement by performing brilliantly in the third T20 match played against West Indies on Sunday. Sodhi has now become the third bowler to take the most wickets in T20 International.

In this match, he broke the record of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.

Created history with brilliant bowling

In the third T20 against West Indies, Ish Sodhi bowled brilliantly and took three wickets. Thanks to his performance, New Zealand defeated West Indies by 9 runs in a thrilling match. He was chosen ‘Player of the Match’ for his excellent performance.

Before the third match, Sodhi had 153 wickets in his name, but by taking three wickets in this match, he took his total to 156.

With this he left behind Mustafizur Rahman (155 wickets).

The top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 International cricket are as follows:

Rashid Khan – 182 wickets

Tim Southee – 164 wickets

Ish Sodhi – 156 wickets

Mustafizur Rahman – 155 wickets

Shakib Al Hasan – 149 wickets

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