Fastest 50 Wickets In T20Is:
Ajantha Mendis is at top of the list, just taken 26 matches to achieve the landmark of fastest 50 wickets in T20Is. followed by South Africa’s Imran Tahir and Rashid Khan of Afghaniistan the latest entrant
| Player | Mat | OPP | Venue | Match Date | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mendis (SL) | 26 | PAK | Colombo (RPS) | October 4, 2012 | October 10, 2008 |
| Imran Tahir (SA) | 31 | NZ | Auckland | February 17, 2017 | August 2, 2013 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 31 | BAN | Dehradun | June 3, 2018 | October 26, 2015 |
| D Steyn (SA) | 35 | NZ | Chittagong | March 24, 2014 | November 23, 2007 |
| Umar Gul (PAK) | 36 | BAN | Dhaka | November 29, 2011 | September 4, 2007 |
| Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 37 | ENG | Abu Dhabi | February 27, 2012 | May 7, 2009 |
| G Swann (ENG) | 39 | SL | Pallekele | October 1, 2012 | February 5, 2008 |
| S Badree (WI) | 39 | AFG | Basseterre | June 5, 2017 | June 30, 2012 |
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 42 | NZ | Christchurch | December 30, 2010 | August 28, 2006 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 42 | ZIM | Khulna | January 22, 2016 | November 28, 2006 |
| R Ashwin (IND) | 42 | AUS | Mohali | March 27, 2016 | June 12, 2010 |
| G Dockrell (IRE) | 42 | SCO | Dubai (DSC) | January 20, 2017 | February 1, 2010 |
| T Southee (NZ) | 42 | WI | Nelson | December 29, 2017 | February 5, 2008 |
| S Broad (ENG) | 44 | NZ | Auckland | February 9, 2013 | August 28, 2006 |
| L Malinga (SL) | 44 | SA | Colombo (RPS) | August 2, 2013 | June 15, 2006 |
| N Kulasekara (SL) | 45 | UAE | Dhaka | February 25, 2016 | October 11, 2008 |
| Mohammad Nabi (AFG) | 48 | UAE | ICCA Dubai | December 18, 2016 | February 1, 2010 |
| S Narine (WI) | 48 | ENG | Chester-le-Street | September 16, 2017 | March 27, 2012 |
Stats is based on time from debut match and the match in which the landmark was accomplished
Bowlers within a maximum of 48 matches shown
Records include the following recent matches:
AFG v BAN at Dehradun, 1st T20I, Jun 3, 2018
ICCWXI v WI at Lord’s, Only Match, May 31, 2018