BAN vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2024: Sandeep Lamichhane becomes first bowler to pick 100 T20I wickets for Nepal
Sandeep Lamichhane completed the milestone of 100 T20I wickets during the ICC World Cup 2024 match between Nepal and Bangladesh at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent on Monday.
The leg-spinner became the second fastest bowler to milestone, in 54 matches, following fellow leggie Rashid Khan from Afghanistan.
Lamichhane who is the highest wicket-taker for his country in T20 internationals has a bowling average of 12.56 and an economy rate of 6.19.
Fastest to 100 T20I wickets
Rashid Khan (AFG) – 53 matches
Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) – 54 matches*
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) – 63 matches
Haris Rauf (PAK) – 71 matches
Mark Adair (IRE) – 72 matches