{
  "id": 17160384,
  "title": "Rashid Khan enters record books! Becomes first bowler to achieve historic T20I feat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/rashid-khan-enters-record-books-becomes-first-bowler-to-achieve",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:03:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rashid-khan-enters-record-books-afghanistan-star-becomes-first-bowler-to-achieve-historic-t20i-feat/articleshow/135338889.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan etched his name in history books by becoming the first bowler to achieve the remarkable feat of 200 wickets in men's T20 Internationals on Thursday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The milestone was sealed when he dismissed Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Tadiwanashe Marumani, who managed just two runs in the match. Rashid's achievement surpassed New Zealand's Tim Southee, who had previously held the record since September 2025. Making his international debut against Zimbabwe in October 2015, Rashid now leads the all-time T20I wicket-takers list with 200 wickets. His accomplishment came on a memorable night for Afghanistan, who recovered from a poor start to post 221/7, thanks to Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive 116 off 50 balls. Rashid contributed a crucial unbeaten 25 off six deliveries, helping Afghanistan finish the match at 221/7. Zimbabwe, led by captain Sikandar Raza, managed to chase down the target but fell short by 19 runs. The victory marked Afghanistan's eighth consecutive T20I series win against Zimbabwe.",
  "summary": "Rashid Khan achieved a historic milestone by taking his 200th T20I wicket during a match against Zimbabwe. The moment occurred in Sharjah as he dismissed Tadiwanashe Marumani for only two runs. Azmatullah Omarzai played a crucial role, scoring 116 runs and helping Afghanistan recover from a challenging start. Afghanistan posted an impressive total of 221 runs, securing an eighth straight series…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rashid Khan becomes first bowler with 200 T20I wickets",
    "Achieves milestone at Sharjah Cricket Stadium against Zimbabwe",
    "Afghanistan posts 221/7, wins series against Zimbabwe"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Reaching this milestone cements Rashid Khan as the premier force in the shortest format, signaling a shift in global dominance as Afghanistan continues its winning streak against Zimbabwe.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}