The First Sri Lankan to reach 100 T20I wickets was Wanindu Hasaranga, who did so after Lasith Malinga.

Wanindu Hasaranga, the talented Sri Lankan cricketer, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the second Sri Lankan player to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals (T20Is). He accomplished this feat during the second match of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dambulla. Notably, he achieved this milestone in just 63 matches, surpassing the legendary pacer Lasith Malinga, who had achieved the same feat in 76 matches¹²³.

Here’s a comparison of the fastest bowlers to reach 100 T20I wickets:

1. Rashid Khan (AFG): 53 matches
2. Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): 63 matches
3. Mark Adair (IRE): 72 matches
4. Lasith Malinga (SL): 76 matches
5. Ish Sodhi (NZ): 78 matches

Hasaranga’s achievement also makes him the second-fastest in T20I history, trailing only behind the Afghanistan leg-spinner, Rashid Khan. Despite missing the 50-over World Cup in 2023 due to injury, Hasaranga has made a strong comeback and continues to be an all-round performer. As the T20 World Cup approaches, Sri Lanka will rely on him to shine with both bat and ball, aiming for their second T20 World Cup victory.

In the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan, Hasaranga has already showcased his skills, including a crucial 67 off 32 deliveries with the bat. His all-round dominance was evident in the Lanka Premier League, where he captained the B-Love Kandy side, finishing as the highest run-scorer and highest wicket-taker. Let’s watch out for more exciting performances from this talented cricketer.

The achievement was completed during the second T20I match against Afghanistan at Dambulla by the leg-spinner, who is presently the captain of the T20I side.

Since making his T20I debut in 2019, Hasaranga has claimed more wickets than any other bowler in men’s T20Is.

The only other bowler from Sri Lanka with more than 100 T20I wickets was Malinga. Malinga became the first player to get 100 T20I wickets in his 76th match, while Hasaranga achieved the feat in his 63rd. Rashid Khan was the first player to earn 100 wickets in 53 matches in 2021.

Hasaranga now has 101 wickets in 63 T20Is at an average of 15.36 and a strike rate of 6.78. He finished with 2/19 in four overs in Dambulla on Monday.

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The gifted cricketer from Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, has significantly improved the sport. Let’s examine a few of his noteworthy accomplishments and records.

• Superb Bowling Analyses in an Innings (7/19): In a T20I encounter, Wanindu Hasaranga claimed 7 wickets for a mere 19 runs thanks to his outstanding ball-handling skills. With this incredible achievement, he now stands fourth on the list of the best bowling analyses in an innings in all forms.
• Hat-Trick on ODI Debut: Hasaranga became the third rookie in ODI history to take a hat-trick in his first-ever ODI encounter against Zimbabwe, marking a unique milestone. With the 14th, 15th, and 16th deliveries of his international career, he eliminated Zimbabwe’s final remaining batters, making a significant impression.
• All-Round Prowess: Wanindu Hasaranga is a fierce leg-break bowler in addition to being a lower-middle-order batsman. In limited-overs cricket, his versatility as a batsman and ballplayer makes him an invaluable asset for Sri Lanka.
• Positive Beginnings in Domestic Cricket: Hasaranga quickly established himself in domestic cricket. On his first-class debut with Ports Authority Cricket Club, he quickly scored 87 runs. Later, in the 2017 Premier League Tournament, he scored 586 runs at an average of 39.06 and a strike rate of 93 while playing for Colombo Cricket Club.

What type of bowler is Hasaranga?

A bruising lower-middle order batsman, and an aggressive legbreak bowler, Wanidu Hasaranga graduated from a strong Richmond College outfit, had a fine run in Sri Lanka’s 2015 and 2016 Under-19 teams, and has made a promising start to his domestic cricket career.

How old is one Hindu hasaranga?

Wanindu Hasaranga was born on Jul 29, 1997; and as of 2024, he is 27 years old. Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder from Galle who bats right-handed and bowls leg spin. In his Test career to date, Wanindu Hasaranga has played 4 matches to date in his Test career and has scored 196 runs, with an average of 28.