By Admin 
Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is in the headlines for being dropped from IPL 2026. Meanwhile, he created history by taking 400 wickets in T20, he has become the fast bowler to touch this figure in the least number of matches. Mustafizur has left Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz behind.
Mustafizur Rahman has become the fast bowler to take 400 wickets in the least number of matches in T20 cricket. He broke the record of Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz, who had done this in 335 matches. Mustafizur completed 400 wickets in 315 T20 matches.
Mustafizur Rahman created history
Mustafizur has become the second bowler of Bangladesh to take 400 T20 wickets. At number one is Shakib Al Hasan, who has 507 T20 wickets in his name. Let us tell you that there are only 11 bowlers in the world who have touched this figure. Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan is at first place in terms of taking most T20 wickets. He has taken 687 wickets in 508 matches. In this list, West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo (631) is at second place and Sunil Narine (609) is at third place.
Mustafizur Rahman achieved this feat in BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). The fast bowler playing for Rangpur Riders completed 400 T20 wickets by taking the first wicket in the match against Sylhet Titans on Saturday. He took 3 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs in the match.
If we look at Mustafizur’s T20 statistics, he has taken 5 wickets 4 times and 4 wickets in a match 6 times. His economy is 7.43. He has played a total of 60 matches for 5 teams in IPL.
Why did KKR release from IPL 2026?
Kolkata Knight Riders bought Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore in the mini auction for IPL 2026. However, a few days ago there was protest against it and KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan started being criticized, this was happening in protest against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, BCCI directed KKR to release the Bangladeshi player. KKR gave this information in an official statement.