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.

There are 2 bowlers in T20 International cricket, who have taken 7 wickets each in a match but Sonam Yeshe has become the first bowler who has taken 8 wickets in a T20 match. Bhutan bowler Sonam performed this historic spell in the third match of the 5-match series against Myanmar. Bhutan won the series against Myanmar 5-0.

Who is Sonam Yeshe?

Sonam Yeshe is the Bhutanese bowler who created history by taking 8 wickets in the T20 match. He is a left-arm spinner, who devastated Myanmar’s top order. In this match, he gave only 7 runs in his spell of 4 overs and took 8 wickets.

With the brilliant bowling of Sonam Yeshe, Bhutan defeated Myanmar by 81 runs in the fifth T20 in Bhutan. Batting first, Bhutan team had scored 126 runs. Chasing the target of 127, Myanmar team was reduced to 45 runs. Sonam alone took 8 out of 10 wickets.

! The left-arm orthodox magician claimed 8/7 in 4 overs against Myanmar today. @ICC pic.twitter.com/OtOZofj75n

— BhutanCricketOfficial (@BhutanCricket) December 26, 2025

Sonam Yeshe, born on December 3, 2003, celebrated her 22nd birthday on the 3rd. He has taken 38 wickets in 35 T20 International matches played for Bhutan.

Sonam made this record of taking 8 wickets against Myanmar on 26 December, which was the third match of the 5-match T20 series. Sonam Yeshe took a total of 13 wickets in the series.

Who is the bowler who took the most wickets in T20I matches for India?

Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus and Bahrain’s Ali Dawood, who have taken 7-7 wickets in a T20. The bowlers who have taken the most wickets in a T20 International match for India are Deepak Chahar and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Chahar took 6 wickets for 7 runs in a spell of 3.2 overs against Bangladesh on November 10, 2019 in Nagpur. Chahal took 6 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs in the match played against England in Bengaluru on February 1, 2017.

In the third T20 played in Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian women’s cricket team defeated the Sri Lankan women’s team by 8 wickets. After winning the toss, Harmanpreet Kaur chose bowling, which was proved right by the Indian bowlers. Renuka Singh took 4 wickets and Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets. With this, Deepti Sharma achieved a big achievement, she became the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 International. No Indian male cricketer has been able to touch this figure.

Deepti Sharma created history

Deepti Sharma took the first wicket of Sri Lanka’s innings, she dismissed the opposing team’s captain Chamari Atapattu. Atapattu could score only 2 runs after playing 12 balls. After this, Deepti Sharma took her 150th T20 International wicket in the form of Kavisha Dilhari (20). She is the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 International.

Even in men’s cricket, Arshdeep Singh, the highest wicket taker for India, has 110 T20 wickets in his name. Deepti Sharma took the third wicket in the third T20 in the form of Malsha Shehani, she bowled Shehani. Deepti gave only 18 runs in the spell of 4 overs with an economy of 4.50.

India took an unassailable lead in the series

In the third T20, Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, batting first, was able to score only 112 runs. While chasing the target, Shafali Verma played a brilliant inning of 79 runs. In this stormy innings played in 42 balls, Shafali hit 3 sixes and 11 fours. Smriti Mandhana’s bat did not work today, she was out after scoring 1 run in 6 balls.

Jemimah Rodriguez scored 9 runs in 15 balls, Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten after scoring 21 runs in 18 balls. Indian women’s team has taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series by winning the match by 8 wickets.

Deepti Sharma becomes only the 2nd bowler to pick 150+ T20I wickets after Megan Schutt!

What a player, what an achievement #INDvSL 3rd T20I, LIVE NOW https://t.co/Y8Q1bsegpT pic.twitter.com/1Gp8zQdYru

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 26, 2025

Talking about Deepti Sharma’s international record, she has played 5 Tests, 121 ODI and 131 T20 matches for India, in which she has taken 20, 162 and 151 wickets respectively. The 28-year-old all-rounder also played an important role in making India the world champion, she was adjudged the best player of the tournament.

IND vs SA T20I: T20 International matches between India and South Africa are always known for thrill and fast scoring. Both the teams have such explosive batsmen, who have the power to destroy any bowling attack. This is the reason why whenever these two teams come face to face in T20 format, big scores are seen. The figures also tell the same story. let’s watch…

India’s historic 283 runs

The highest score in T20 history was seen between India and South Africa on 15 November 2024. In this match played in Johannesburg, the Indian team scored 283 runs by losing only 1 wicket in 20 overs. In this match, the Indian batsmen adopted an aggressive stance from the very beginning and did not give any chance to the bowlers. India’s run rate remained above 14, which is considered extraordinary in T20 cricket. India won this match easily and created history.

The strength of Indian batting was also visible in Guwahati.

India scored 237 runs against South Africa in the T20 match played in Guwahati on 2 October 2022. The Indian team scored this huge score by losing 3 wickets. In this match too, the batsmen maintained their dominance for the entire 20 overs and the run rate remained around 12. India had shown its strong position in the series by winning this match.

South Africa’s counterattack

South Africa has also not lagged behind in making big scores against India. In the match played in Indore on 4 October 2022, South Africa scored 227 runs and defeated India. In this match, African batsmen attacked the Indian bowling fiercely and the run rate was more than 11.

High scoring thriller in Guwahati

On October 2, 2022 itself, another high scoring match was seen in Guwahati, where South Africa scored 221 runs. However, in this match the African team could not achieve the target and India won the match. Despite this, this match was memorable for the batsmen.

219 runs in Johannesburg

On March 30, 2012, South Africa scored 219 runs against India in the match played in Johannesburg. At that time this score was considered very big in T20 cricket and South Africa had won this match.

Quinton De Kock has become the batsman to score joint highest 50 plus runs in T20 against India. For the 5th time he played an inning of more than 50 runs against India, apart from him Nicholas Pooran and Jos Buttler have done this. Although De Kock did this in less innings than both of them.

India vs South Africa 2nd T20 is being played at Maharaj Yadvinder Singh PCA Stadium. India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Quinton de Kock along with Reza Hendricks made a partnership of 38 runs for the first wicket, after which he made a partnership of 83 runs for the second wicket with Aiden Markram. Meanwhile, he scored his half-century.

Highest score of 50 plus runs against India in T20

• 5- Nicholas Pooran, West Indies (20th innings)
• 5- Jos Buttler, England (24th innings)
• 5- Quinton de Kock, South Africa (12th innings)

Quinton de Kock played a brilliant inning of 90 runs in the second T20, although he missed his century. De Kock went ahead to take a run after cutting the first ball of the 16th over bowled by Varun Chakraborty, but wicket keeper Jitesh Sharma quickly caught the ball and hit it on the stump. De Kock scored 90 runs in 46 balls with the help of 7 sixes and 5 fours.

India is ahead 1-0

Had registered a spectacular victory in the first T20 played in Cuttack, India. Batting first in that match, India had scored 175 runs. On the basis of excellent bowling, Team India had bundled out the visiting team for 74 runs. India registered a big win by 101 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series. The second T20 is being played today.

India’s playing 11

Abhishek Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicket keeper), Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.

South Africa’s playing 11

Quinton de Kock, Reza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Janssen, Lutho Sipamala, Lungi Ngidi, Otniel Baartman.

In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Baroda’s wicketkeeper-batsman Amit Pasi equaled a 10-year-old world record in his first T20. He created a stir by scoring a century in his debut T20. On Monday, against Services, he played an inning of 114 runs in 55 balls, which included 9 sixes and 10 fours.

Amit Pasi has become the third Indian batsman to score a century in T20 debut. Let us tell you that 26 year old Amit Pasi was included in the team as a replacement for Jitesh Sharma, he has already made a name for himself by playing a historic inning in the first match.

Amit Pasi equaled the world record

Amit Pasi has become the joint highest run scorer on T20 debut. He has equaled the world record of Bilal Asif of Pakistan. Pakistani batsman Bilal scored 114 runs in his debut T20 while playing for Sialkot Stallions against Falcons.

Players who scored most centuries in T20 debut

• 114 runs- Amit Pasi- Baroda- (2015)
• 114 runs- Bilal Asif- Sialkot Stallions (2015)
• 112 runs- Moeen Khan- Karachi Dolphins (2005)
• 108 runs- M Spurs- Canada (2022)
• 106 runs- S Bhambri- Chandigarh (2019)
• 105 runs- PA Reddy- Hyderabad (2010)
• 104 runs- LA Dunba- Serbia (2019)
• 102 runs- Abdullah Shafiq- Central Punjab (2020)
• 101 runs- Ravindra Pal Singh- Canada (2019)
• 100 runs- Asif Ali- Faisalabad Wolves (2011)

Won Player of the Match award in debut match

With the help of Amit Pasi’s century, Baroda made a huge score of 220 runs in 20 overs. Although Services put up a tough fight, the team was seen fighting till the end. Kuwar Pathak (51) and Ravi Chauhan (51) scored half-centuries, although the team remained 14 runs short of the target. Baroda won the match by 13 runs. Amit Pasi was chosen the best player of the match.

After this victory, Baroda team is at third place in the points table of Group ‘C’ with 16 points. The team has won 4 out of 7 matches, while lost 3. This was the sixth defeat out of 7 for Services. Services is at the bottom of the points table, at number 8.

Abhishek Sharma played another brilliant innings in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Punjab captain Abhishek scored 62 runs in 34 balls at a strike rate of more than 182 against Services on Saturday. In this innings he hit 3 sixes and 8 fours. With this, he has completed his 100 T20 sixes in the year 2025, becoming the first Indian player to do so.

Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma made a century partnership for the first wicket with Simran Singh, both scored 106 runs in 57 balls. Simran Singh also played an explosive innings, he scored 50 runs in 28 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 7 fours. Simran was dismissed by Mohit Rathi and Abhishek by Ravi Chauhan. After this, Naman Dhir also scored a quick half-century, he scored 54 runs in 22 balls at a strike rate of 245. In this innings, Naman hit 6 sixes and 2 fours.

Abhishek Sharma became ‘Sixer King’

Abhishek Sharma has become the first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes in a calendar year. He has hit 101 sixes in 36 T20 innings played in the year 2025. Nicholas Pooran holds the record for hitting most sixes in a year. The explosive batsman from West Indies hit a total of 170 T20 sixes last year.

Just a few days ago, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan also completed 100 T20 sixes in the year 2025. He also became the first player to do so for his country. Let us tell you that Abhishek is the sixth batsman in the world to hit 100 T20 sixes in a year.

Abhishek Sharma is second in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has scored 304 runs in 6 innings, which includes a record inning of 148 runs. Ayush Mhatre is at number one with 325 runs. Abhishek has hit a total of 26 sixes so far in this tournament.

Batsmen who hit 100 T20 sixes in a year

This record was first made by former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle in 2011. He has hit 100 T20 sixes not once or twice but 6 times in a year. The best year among these was 2015, when he hit a total of 135 sixes.

Nicholas Pooran is the batsman who has hit the most number of sixes in T20 in a calendar year, he has done this twice. In 2024, he hit a total of 170 sixes, whereas this year he has hit 103 sixes.

Austrian batsman Karanbir Singh has hit 122 sixes in T20 this year. Heinrich Klaasen had hit 105 sixes last year. Sahibzada Farhan hit 100 T20 sixes this year.

IND vs AUS T20I: T20 matches between India and Australia have always been famous for thrill and high scoring. In every match between these two teams, there is rain of fours and sixes and the batsmen give their full strength. In such a situation, it is interesting to know which batsmen have scored the most runs in these matches.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has scored 794 runs in 23 matches played between 2012 and 2024. He has done this feat in 22 innings. During this period, his average was 49.62 and strike rate was 142.54, which is proof that he not only scores runs but also plays fast. He has scored 8 half-centuries, while his best score has been 90 not out. This performance shows that Kohli has always proved to be reliable against strong opposition like Australia.

glen maxwell

Glenn Maxwell has performed brilliantly for Australia against India. He scored 574 runs in 22 matches, which included two centuries and two half-centuries. During this period his strike rate has been 152.25. Maxwell’s aggressive batting has always been a headache for the Indian bowlers, especially when it comes to the middle overs.

aaron finch

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has scored 500 runs in 18 matches against India. His best score was 89 runs and he also scored two half-centuries. Finch’s batting has always been impressive against India, especially in the early overs when he used to score fast runs in the powerplay.

Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade is at number four in this list. He scored 488 runs in 17 matches, in which his highest score was 80. With an average of 54.22 and a strike rate of 156.91, Wade gave the finishing touch to the team and put pressure on the opposition by scoring runs quickly in many matches.

Rohit Sharma

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has scored 484 runs in 23 matches against Australia. His highest score was 92 and with an average of 28.47 and strike rate of 150.31, he gave strong starts to the team on many occasions. Rohit’s shot selection and aggressive play on the field made important contributions to India.

Ind vs pak t20 record: After 41 years in the history of Asia Cup T20, India and Pakistan will face face to face in the final. The match between the two teams is always full of adventure, but sometimes it also fades in terms of high-voltage clash batting. The T20 International matches played between the two teams have been recorded at very few scores many times. Let us know what are the smallest scores among India and Pakistan.

Pakistan’s lowest score – 83 runs

In the match played in Mirpur in the Asia Cup T20 on 27 February 2016, Pakistan’s team was piled up against India for just 83 runs. Pakistan’s entire team was reduced to 17.3 overs and this is the shortest score in Indo-Pak T20 history so far. India won this match easily.

Double low-score match in New York (2024)

The batting of both teams failed in the match played in New York on 9 June 2024. Pakistan scored just 113/7 runs in 20 overs playing first. In response, India also reached the target with great difficulty and could score only 119 runs. However, India defeated Pakistan by winning this match by 6 runs. This match is counted among the most low-scoring thrilpers in Indo-Pak history.

Pakistan’s flop show in Dubai

Pakistan’s batting failed in the match held in Dubai on 14 September 2025. The team scored 127/9 runs after playing 20 overs and lost the match to India. This time the final of the Asia Cup is also going to be held in Dubai, in such a situation, Pakistan should not repeat this history in this Mukale.

Batting did not run in Colombo

Earlier on 30 September 2012, Pakistan’s team was reduced to a small score against India in Colombo. In this match, Pakistan was able to score only 128 runs on the basis of the brilliant performance of the Indian bowlers. That match was also easily named by India.

Overall, who is behind?

Pakistan’s dominance in the low-score records recorded between India and Pakistan is clearly visible, but it is negative. Pakistan’s team is 4 times in the top low-score record of 5 times. India’s name is only once, when it scored 119 runs in New York in 2024. However, India won that match.

T20i record: In T20 cricket, fast runs and big shots are dominated, but continuously putting fifty is proof of any batsman’s class and reliable performance. Indian cricket has given many such stars who have won the team by scoring runs in this format. Let’s look at those players, whose name is recorded for scoring the most fifty or more runs.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s name comes at the forefront of this format, who has said goodbye to T20 International. He scored 4188 runs in 125 matches from 2010 to 2024. His average has been 48.69, which is very rare in this format. Kohli has scored a century and 38 half -centuries, that is, 39 times he has touched the 50 plus mark.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is counted among the biggest matches in Indian T20 history. He has scored 4231 runs in 159 matches between 2007 and 2024. Rohit has scored 32 half -centuries and 5 centuries, scoring a total of 37 times above 50. During this time his strike rate has been 140.89, which shows how fast they score.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav has made a distinct identity in T20 cricket in a very short time. He has hit 2657 runs in 88 matches played from 2021 to 2025. This includes 4 centuries and 21 half -centuries. That is, 25 times he has played 50 plus innings. The strike rate of 165.23 makes him the most dangerous batsman of this format.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul has been an important part of the Indian T20 team from 2016 to 2022. He scored 2265 runs in 72 matches, including 2 centuries and 22 half -centuries. That is, he has scored 50 or more runs for 24 times. During this time his average was 37.75 and the strike rate was 139.12.

Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan may not be part of the T20 team for a long time, but from 2011 to 2021 he scored 1759 runs in 68 matches. 11 times he scored more than 50. His aggressive start has been benefiting India in many big matches.