From high-octane action on the field to spine-chilling rivalries, the T20I format is often hailed as one of the most popular formats of international cricket and has garnered attention from millions of cricket aficionados from all over the world. The glorious history of the T20I, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous iconic bowlers who have led the bowling unit of their team from the front, picked up the most crucial wickets and led their respective teams to a phenomenal streak of victory.
While the star-studded history of the T20I cricket format has undoubtedly witnessed numerous prominent bowlers annihilating the top batting lineups with their deadly bowling attacks, it has also witnessed a few legendary bowlers who have not only led their teams to spine-chilling triumphs against the arch-rivals but have also fearlessly surpassed the coveted benchmark of 100 T20I wickets quite early in their glorious international cricketing careers.
In this article we will take a look at the top four bowlers who have picked up the fastest 100 wickets in the T20I format and etched their names in the glorious history of the game.
Top 4 Bowlers With Fastest 100 Wickets in the T20I
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Rashid Khan, Afghanistan – 53 Matches
The legendary 26-year-old Afghan international cricketer and captain of the Afghanistan national team in the T20I format, Rashid Khan, is at the first spot in our list of the top four legendary bowlers who have redefined the history of T20I with their annihilating bowling spells and have registered the fastest 100 wickets. Rashid Khan made his star-studded t20I debut against Zimbabwe on 26 October 2015 and has remained unstoppable ever since.
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Throughout his glorious international cricketing career so far, the iconic bowling all-rounder from Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, has played a total of 96 T20I matches and has picked up a total of 161 wickets at an average of 13.8 and a stunning economy rate of 6.08, making him one of the most lethal bowlers in the T20 internationals format. Additionally, the Afghan bowling sensation Rashid Khan surpassed the coveted 100 T20I wickets benchmark in just 53 matches, ranking him at the first spot in our list.
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Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal – 54 Matches
Often hailed as one of the most reliable and dynamic bowlers in the history of international cricket, the 24-year-old Nepalese international cricketer, Sandeep Lamichhane, is at the second spot in our list of the top four bowlers who have picked up the fastest 100 wickets in the T20I format and etched their names in the glorious history of the game. The Nepalese bowling sensation has played a total of 62 T20 internationals as of July 2025 and has picked up a total of 117 wickets at an average of 12.3 and a phenomenal economy rate of 6.12.
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The young bowling sensation from Nepal, Sandeep Lamichhane, crossed the benchmark of 100 T20 international wickets in just 54 matches, establishing himself as the second-fastest international bowler to achieve the glorious feat. Widely regarded as one of the most successful Nepalese international cricketers, Sandeep Lamichhane also continues to be the fastest bowler to pick up 100 ODI wickets in just a total of 42 matches, speaking volumes about his unmatched and unwavering bowling dominance on the field across different formats of international cricket.
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Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka – 63 Matches
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four legendary bowlers who have redefined the history of T20I with their annihilating bowling spells and have registered the fastest 100 wickets, we have the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer, Wanindu Hasaranga, who currently plays limited over internationals and a former T20I captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team.
The legendary Sri Lankan all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, has represented Sri Lanka in a total of 79 T20 international matches as of July 2925 and has claimed a record total of 131 wickets at an average of 15.4 and an economy rate of 6.98, making him one of the most reliable bowlers in the Sri Lanka’s national cricket team in the T20 internationals format. Moreover, the Sri Lankan sensational spearhead bowler, Wanindu Hasaranga, surpassed the coveted benchmark of 100 T20I wickets in just 63 matches, ranking him at the third spot in our list.
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Haris Rauf, Pakistan – 71 Matches
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four bowlers who have picked up the fastest 100 wickets in the T20I format and etched their names in the glorious history of the game, we have the 31-year-old iconic Pakistani international cricketer, Haris Rauf, who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the Pakistani national team across all formats of international cricket.
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Often hailed as one of the most underrated yet destructive bowlers in the history of international cricket, Pakistan’s Haris Rauf has played a total of 85 T20 international matches as of July 2025 and has successfully picked up a record total of 119 wickets at a stunning average of 21.0 and an economy rate of 8.28. Haris Rauf has also etched his name in the glorious history of T20 international cricket as the fourth-fastest bowler to surpass the benchmark of 100 T20I wickets after claiming a record total of hundred wickets in just 71 matches.
