Well, if you’re a fan of cricket, you will agree that claiming T20I wickets in SENA countries is often hailed as one of the most decorated achievements for Asian bowlers, as it displays their unwavering bowling excellence, even on the extremely challenging and unpredictable pitches of SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Africa) countries. The star-studded history of the T20 Internationals, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous legendary Asian bowlers, including Wasim Akram, Ishant Sharma, Wasim Akram and many others, who have left no stone unturned in annihilating the top batting lineups of the most dominant cricket teams in the world with their ruthless bowling attacks.
In this article we will take a look at the top four Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest number of T20I wickets in SENA countries.
Top 4 Asian Bowlers With Most T20I Wickets in SENA Countries
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Rashid Khan – 70 Wickets
The legendary 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 most legendary Asian bowlers, who hold the record for picking the highest number of T20I wickets in SENA countries as of August 2025. Widely regarded as one of the most successful bowlers in the history of international cricket, Rashid Khan has played a total of 45 T20 international matches in the SENA countries and has successfully picked up a commanding total of 70 wickets, which continues to be the highest total of T20I wickets ever picked up by an Asian bowler in SENA countries.
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Shakib Al Hasan – 65 Wickets
At the second spot in our list of the top four Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest number of T20I wickets in SENA countries, we have the trailblazing Bangladeshi former international cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, who represented the Bangladesh national cricket team from 2006 to 2024. Widely regarded as one of the most successful cricketers and one of the most reliable all-rounders in the history of T20 internationals, Shakib Al Hasan played a total of 38 T20I matches and picked up a total of 65 wickets in SENA countries, ranking him at the second spot in our list. Interestingly, Shakib Al Hasan was ranked the 90th most famous athlete in the world by ESPN in 2019, speaking volumes about his prominence in the game.
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Mustafizur Rahman – 58 Wickets
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four most legendary Asian bowlers who hold the record for picking the highest number of T20I wickets in SENA countries as of August 2025, we have another iconic Bangladeshi international cricketer, Mustafizur Rahman, who is often hailed as one of the most prolific bowlers in the history of T20 internationals. Often popularly referred to as “The Fizz”, Mustafizur Rahman has played a total of 39 T20 internationals as of August 2025 and has successfully picked up a total of 58 wickets, ranking him at the third spot in our list.
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Wanindu Hasaranga – 50 Wickets
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Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest number of T20I wickets in SENA countries we have the trailblazing Sri Lankan international cricketer, Wanindu Hasaranga who currently plays limited overs internationals and a former T20I captain. As of August 2025, Wanindu Hasaranga has played a total of 35 T20 international matches in the SENA countries and has picked up a total of 50 wickets which continues to be the fourth-highest total of T20I wickets ever picked up by an Asian bowler in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Africa) countries.
