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Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20Is

T20I cricket is packed with boundaries and power-hitting, yet some bowlers have stood tall with their wicket-taking skills. Here’s a look at the top five bowlers with the most wickets in 20-over internationals.

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 191 wickets
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Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 191 wickets

Rashid Khan tops the chart with 191 wickets in 114 T20Is. The Afghan spinner has an average of 13.77 and best figures of 5 for 3, proving his class in every format.

Tim Southee (New Zealand) - 164 wickets
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Tim Southee (New Zealand) - 164 wickets

The former Kiwis pacer, Tim Southee, is second on this list with 164 wickets in 126 T20I matches. His tally also includes two five-wicket hauls.

Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) - 162 wickets
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Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) - 162 wickets

Ish Sodhi, known for his mystery spin bowling, occupies third place on the list with 162 wickets in 137 T20I appearances, featuring four four-wicket hauls.

Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) - 158 wickets
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Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) - 158 wickets

Bangladesh's star speedster Mustafizur Rahman is fourth on this list. In 126 T20Is, Rahman has picked up 158 wickets at a bowling average of 20.96 and an economy of 7.28.

Adil Rashid (England) - 156 wickets
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Adil Rashid (England) - 156 wickets

Adil Rashid has picked up 156 wickets in 141 T20I matches. The leg-spinner’s best bowling figures are 4 for 2 and he boasts a bowling average of 23.56.