# Top 5 leading wicket-takers in T20I history

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Published: 2023-04-07  
Updated: 2023-04-07  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in T20Is: [T20 cricket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty20) is considered to be the most unpredictable and fastest format of cricket. The game has seen some excellent performances from bowlers, who have taken the challenge of defending a small total in just 20 overs.

## Let’s take a look at the top 5 leading wicket-takers in T20 Internationals.

> 🔝 Shakib Al Hasan surpasses Tim Southee to become the player with the most T20I wickets ☝  
>  [#ShakibAlHasan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShakibAlHasan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#RecordBreaker](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RecordBreaker?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#T20ICricket](https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20ICricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#CricketTwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketTwitter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/DO5nho1Ktx](https://t.co/DO5nho1Ktx)
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> — Cricwick (@Cricwick) [March 30, 2023](https://twitter.com/Cricwick/status/1641366435929653248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## **1. Shakib Al Hasan – 136 wickets**

> Shakib Al Hasan has become the highest wicket-taker in T20 International cricket after taking 5 wickets in the 2nd T20I match against Ireland. He has left behind New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee. Shakib now has 136 wickets in T20Is. [#Cricket](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[https://t.co/0AkAl7QMvH](https://t.co/0AkAl7QMvH) [pic.twitter.com/HwIB3uOrzZ](https://t.co/HwIB3uOrzZ)
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> — Baba Cric (@BabaCric) [March 30, 2023](https://twitter.com/BabaCric/status/1641394747544674305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Shakib Al Hasan is a Bangladeshi cricketer and the current captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team in Tests and T20Is. He is considered to be one of the greatest all-rounders of all time and is known for his aggressive left-handed batting style and controlled slow left-arm orthodox bowling. Shakib has taken 136 wickets in 114 matches at an average of 20.68, making him the leading wicket-taker in T20Is.

## **2. Tim Southee – 134 wickets**

> Tim Southee of Kolkata Knight Riders. [pic.twitter.com/5g7ZQBY0xr](https://t.co/5g7ZQBY0xr)
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> — CricketGully (@thecricketgully) [March 29, 2023](https://twitter.com/thecricketgully/status/1641034553601974273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Tim Southee is a New Zealand international cricketer who plays for the New Zealand cricket team in all formats of the game. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting lower-order batsman. Southee has taken 134 wickets in 107 matches at an average of 23.72.

## **3. Rashid Khan – 129 wickets**

> Afghanistan’s T20 Internationals triumphant captain – Rashid Khan [pic.twitter.com/eGbwDpOY9G](https://t.co/eGbwDpOY9G)
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> — Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) [March 26, 2023](https://twitter.com/DrNaumanNiaz/status/1640074921194708994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Rashid Khan is an Afghan international cricketer and the current captain of the Afghanistan national team in the T20I format. He is known for his right-arm leg spin and has become one of the most successful bowlers in T20 cricket. Rashid has taken 129 wickets in just 80 matches at an average of 14.59.

## **4. Ish Sodhi – 114 wickets**

> Ish Sodhi takes three quick wickets to ruffle Scotland 👌  
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> Watch the [#SCOvNZ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCOvNZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) T20I LIVE on [https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v](https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v) (in select regions) 📺 | 📝 Scorecard: [https://t.co/n6L6sqHEOw](https://t.co/n6L6sqHEOw) [pic.twitter.com/iMUdvl3qzh](https://t.co/iMUdvl3qzh)
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> — ICC (@ICC) [July 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1552325259491254272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Ish Sodhi is a New Zealand cricketer born in Punjab, India, who represents the New Zealand national cricket team in all formats. He bowls right-arm leg spin, and bats right-handed. Sodhi has taken 114 wickets in 91 matches at an average of 22.41.

## **5. Lasith Malinga – 107 wickets**

> Lasith Malinga on this day 16 years ago created history by picking 4 wickets in 4 balls.[pic.twitter.com/f7vB9IYptS](https://t.co/f7vB9IYptS)
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> — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) [March 28, 2023](https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1640552494383366144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Lasith Malinga is a Sri Lankan former cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers of all time. Malinga captained the Sri Lankan 2014 T20 World Cup winning side and is the only bowler to take 4 wickets in 4 balls twice in international cricket. Malinga has taken 107 wickets in 84 matches at an average of 20.79.

> [#ShakibAlHasan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShakibAlHasan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) with his 5-wicket haul against Ireland, went past [#TimSouthee](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TimSouthee?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) to become the highest wicket-taker of all-time in Men's T20I cricket. [pic.twitter.com/s9U4JPbu9f](https://t.co/s9U4JPbu9f)
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> — Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) [March 29, 2023](https://twitter.com/circleofcricket/status/1641090342098272258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in T20Is: T20 cricket has evolved into a very exciting format of the game, with unique challenges for both batsmen and bowlers. The top 5 leading wicket-takers in T20 Internationals have shown their skills and ability to take wickets consistently in this format. It will be interesting to see if any of these bowlers can break the 150-wicket barrier in the future.

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