This accomplishment was made by the left-arm wrist-spinner against Bangladesh in Match 9 of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
In Abu Dhabi, he helped limit Bangladesh to 154/5 by taking two wickets and giving up just 23 runs in his four overs.
However, the Afghan team lost this match. Here, we examine the bowlers who took more than 60 T20 wickets in 2025.
Top Wicket-Takers in T20 Cricket (2025)
The year 2025 has been full of explosive batting and thrilling finishes in T20 cricket, but it’s the bowlers who have stood tall with record-breaking performances. Among them, three names have dominated the charts with their wicket-taking prowess — Noor Ahmad, Jason Holder, and Hasan Ali.
Noor Ahmad – 71 wickets
Afghanistan’s young left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad has been sensational this year, finishing as the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket (2025).
Matches: 51
Wickets: 71
Average: 18.28
Economy: 7.27
Best figures: 5/28
The 19-year-old has already picked up five four-wicket hauls, including a stunning fifer. Impressively, 24 of these wickets came in just 14 matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, where he played a key role in CSK’s campaign.
Jason Holder – 70 wickets
West Indies’ all-rounder Jason Holder had a stellar year with the ball, narrowly missing the top spot to Noor Ahmad.
Matches: 50
Wickets: 70
Average: 22.74
Economy: 8.68
Best figures: 4/14
Despite his economy rate being slightly on the higher side, Holder’s ability to deliver breakthroughs under pressure made him a standout performer. He also grabbed five four-wicket hauls in 2025, showcasing his consistency as a strike bowler.
Hasan Ali – 67 wickets
Pakistan’s experienced fast bowler Hasan Ali claimed the third spot on the list, making 2025 one of his most successful years in T20 cricket.
Matches: 32
Wickets: 67
Average: 16.11
Economy: 9.13
Best figures: 6/23
Though slightly expensive, Hasan’s knack for producing match-winning spells stood out. He picked up three four-fers and two five-wicket hauls this year. His performances included 25 wickets for Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast and another 17 scalps in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL).