Ish Sodhi Achieves Milestone, Becomes 10th Highest Wicket-Taker
With a total of 264 wickets, Sodhi has solidified his position among New Zealand's top cricketers, and his record against Pakistan in T20Is underscores his importance in the team's lineup, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure against strong opponents.
Ish Sodhi has reached a significant milestone in his cricket career, becoming the 10th highest wicket-taker for New Zealand across all formats after taking two wickets in the second T20I against Pakistan, surpassing Ewen John Chatfield's record of 263 wickets.
This achievement marks a notable point in Sodhi's 12-year career, which began with his international debut in 2013. He has played a total of 196 matches, maintaining an average of 30.71 and an economy of 5.37. Sodhi's performance in T20Is is particularly notable, as he stands as the second-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in this format, with 142 wickets at an average of 22.94 and an economy of 7.97, only behind Tim Southee.
In terms of New Zealand's top wicket-takers against Pakistan in T20I cricket, Sodhi ranks third with 23 wickets, following Tim Southee with 38 wickets and Adam Milne with 26 wickets. Other notable players on this list include Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, James Neesham, and Kyle Mills, with 14, 13, 12, and 10 wickets, respectively.
Ish Sodhi's achievement is a testament to his dedication and skill in the sport, and his continued performance will be closely watched by cricket fans and analysts alike. As New Zealand continues to compete in international cricket, Sodhi's contributions will remain crucial to the team's success.