During the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan etched his name in history as the fastest bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, achieving this milestone in just 92 matches. His remarkable feat surpassed Tim Southee of New Zealand, who accomplished it in 118 matches. Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh is on the verge of reaching the same milestone, needing only one more wicket.
Afghanistan celebrated a momentous double triumph as they secured their first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final berth by defeating Bangladesh. Rashid Khan played a pivotal role in this success, delivering a stellar performance with figures of 4 wickets for 23 runs.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan is set to face South Africa in the semi-finals scheduled for June 27. Simultaneously, England will square off against India in what promises to be an exhilarating showdown. These clashes are expected to be fiercely contested, showcasing the thrilling competition of international T20 cricket at its peak.