8 months ago
Holder Breaks Rashid's T20 Wicket Record
Jason Holder, a cricketer from the West Indies, has set a new world record.
He took the most wickets in T20 cricket matches in one year.
He took 97 wickets in 69 matches, playing for six different teams.
This record was previously held by Rashid Khan, who took 96 wickets in 2018.
Holder played in various leagues around the world, including matches for the West Indies.
He is expected to play for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026.
Holder's performance in 2025 includes taking wickets in different tournaments like the International League T20, Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket, and Pakistan Super League.
He also played a few matches in the Bangladesh Premier League but did not take any wickets there.
Jason Holder broke Rashid Khan's record for most T20 wickets in a calendar year with 97 wickets in 69 matches.
Holder played for six teams across various T20 leagues and international matches in 2025.
Rashid Khan previously held the record with 96 wickets in 61 matches in 2018.
Holder is expected to be part of the West Indies' T20 World Cup 2026 squad and will play for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
In 2025, Holder took 31 wickets in 23 T20Is for the West Indies, 29 wickets in 18 ILT20 matches, and 13 wickets in 10 CPL matches, among others.
- Who
- Jason Holder, former West Indies skipper
- What
- Broke the world record for most T20 wickets in a calendar year
- Where
- Across various T20 leagues and international matches
- When
- On December 28, 2025
- Why
- By taking 97 wickets in 69 matches for six different teams
Key facts
- Player
- Jason Holder
- Record Broken
- Most T20 wickets in a calendar year
- Wickets Taken
- 97
- Matches Played
- 69
- Teams Played For
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Islamabad United, Khulna Tigers, Los Angeles Knight Riders, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, West Indies
- Previous Record Holder
- Rashid Khan
- Previous Record
- 96 wickets in 61 matches (2018)
- Next IPL Team
- Gujarat Titans (IPL 2026)
