The fastest bowlers to reach 100 T20I wickets have achieved the milestone in record time, with one bowler completing it in just 53 matches. These players are known for their exceptional skill and consistency, setting new benchmarks in T20I cricket with their rapid rise to this prestigious achievement.

Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 78 Matches :

Kiwi leg-spinner Ish Sodhi holds the record for being the fastest from New Zealand to claim 100 T20I wickets. He achieved this milestone in his 78th match against Bangladesh in Christchurch in October 2022. A consistent performer, Sodhi has played 109 T20Is to date, taking an impressive 132 wickets.

Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 76 Matches :

Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga was the first bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving this milestone against New Zealand at Pallekele in September 2019. He concluded his illustrious T20I career with 107 wickets in 84 matches, cementing his legacy as one of the format’s finest bowlers.

Mark Adair (Ireland) – 72 Matches :

Ireland pacer Mark Adair has been a consistent performer since his T20I debut in 2019. He became one of the fastest bowlers to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving the feat in just 72 matches during a game against Zimbabwe in Harare in December 2023.

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 63 matches:

On February 19, 2024, Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga became the 11th bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets. He achieved this milestone in just 63 matches, dismissing Najibullah Zadran of Afghanistan during a T20I series. Hasaranga’s feat is the fastest by a Sri Lankan and the second-fastest overall in T20I cricket.

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 53 Matches :

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan holds the record as the fastest bowler to take 100 T20I wickets, achieving the milestone in just 53 matches against Pakistan in Dubai in October 2021. The 25-year-old has since played 82 T20Is, amassing an impressive tally of 130 wickets.