Ish Sodhi made history during the 3rd T20I against Bangladesh when he claimed his 165th wicket in T20i cricket. This milestone came on the third ball of the 12th over, with Shamim Hossain being dismissed. The achievement saw Sodhi surpass Tim Southee’s previous record of 164 wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in T20i matches.
Sodhi, a 33-year-old cricketer born in Lodhiana, has now taken 165 wickets in 142 games for New Zealand. His consistent performance over the years has placed him in an impressive position, currently sitting at second in the list of most wickets in T20i cricket. Only Rashid Khan, with 193 wickets from 115 games, is ahead of him.
Key Players in T20i Wickets
Here is a breakdown of the top performers in terms of wickets in T20i cricket:
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 193 wickets in 115 innings
- Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 165 wickets in 135 innings
- Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 164 wickets in 123 innings
- Adil Rashid (England) – 163 wickets in 138 innings
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – 158 wickets in 125 innings
Most T20i Wickets for New Zealand
New Zealand’s leading wicket-takers in T20i cricket include:
- Ish Sodhi – 165 wickets in 135 innings
- Tim Southee – 164 wickets in 123 innings
- Mitchell Santner – 142 wickets in 133 innings
- Trent Boult – 83 wickets in 61 innings
- Lockie Ferguson – 76 wickets in 53 innings
A Significant Milestone in Dhaka
Sodhi’s journey with the New Zealand national team began in 2014 during a match against the West Indies in Roseau. Since then, he has consistently delivered performances across various international fixtures. His record against key teams includes:
- 30 wickets in 25 T20I matches against India
- 29 wickets against Pakistan
- 17 wickets each against Australia and Bangladesh
- 18 wickets against England
- 16 wickets against the West Indies
Sodhi has proven to be a reliable bowler in T20i cricket, especially in the middle-overs. His ability to take wickets has made him a crucial part of New Zealand’s bowling attack. This latest achievement adds another highlight to his already distinguished career.
