Sikandar Raza Achieves Milestone as Second Zimbabwe Bowler with 100 T20I Wickets
Sikandar Raza, the Zimbabwe all-rounder, reached a significant milestone by becoming the second Zimbabwean bowler to take 100 T20I wickets. This achievement came during the T20I Tri-series match against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
Sikandar Raza’s Historic Achievement
In the match held on Thursday, Raza made a noteworthy contribution by scoring 47 runs, helping Zimbabwe post a total of 162/8. His performance with the ball was equally impressive, claiming 1 wicket for 23 runs, which contributed to Zimbabwe’s emphatic 67-run victory over Sri Lanka.
Details of the Milestone
Raza accomplished his feat by dismissing Kamindu Mendis in the 11th over of the game. With this wicket, he joined Richard Ngarava as the only other Zimbabwean bowler to reach the 100-wicket mark in T20 internationals.
- Sikandar Raza
– Matches: 125
– Wickets: 100
– Best Bowling: 5 wickets for X runs - Richard Ngarava
– Matches: 88
– Wickets: 107
– Best Bowling: 2 wickets for 15 runs
Breaking Down Raza’s T20I Stats
Raza’s bowling statistics reveal his effectiveness in various formats:
- Home T20Is: 47 wickets in 63 matches at an average of 24.36
- Away matches: 20 wickets in 31 matches at an average of 33.30
- Neutral venues: 33 wickets in 31 matches at an impressive average of 14.30
Overall, Raza boasts an average of 22.83 across 125 T20 internationals, with 2 four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. His remarkable achievement reflects his consistent performance and growing stature in international cricket.
