T20I (T20 International) is the smallest but the most entertaining format of the cricket in which is difficult for a player to be consistent to give their best.
But the great players make their way to pass the difficulties and mark their name in the history of the game by giving fabulous performances for their team.
In T20 internationals bowler get only 4 overs in an inning and sometimes less than 4, it is not easy for bowlers to make a huge impact by taking much wickets in a single inning, but some players are not depended on the conditions.
Today, we are going to know about some legends who given their best performance in T20 internationals by not only taking hat-trick but took 4 wickets in 4 balls in an inning for their respective team.
The first match of T20 international was played on 17 February 2005 between Australia and New Zealand, since then no bowler have made the record of taking 4 wickets on 4 balls in an inning till a Rashid Khan of Afghanistan gave a fabulous show of talent and determination towards the game of cricket in 2019 by taking 4 wickets on balls in 3rd T20I match against Ireland cricket team at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.
List of Players to take 4 wickets in 4 balls in T20Is.
| S. No. | Bowler | Team | Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | Afghanistan Vs Ireland | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun | 24 Feb 2019 |
| 2. | S Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 6 Sep 2019 |
| 3. | Curtis Campher | Ireland | Ireland Vs Netherlands | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 18 Oct 2021 |
| 4. | Jason Holder | West Indies | West Indies Vs England | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 30 Jan 2022 |
Let’s know some detailed information about these tremendous spells of these bowlers.
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Rashid Khan
An Afghanistan bowling – allrounder, is the first bowler to register his name in history for taking 4 wickets on continuous 4 balls. He is the global Superstar from the Afghanistan Cricket team and one of the main reason behind the success of Afghanistan cricket team in international cricket. Started as a Spin bowler (basically leg-break googly) nowadays growing as a batsman also. He bowled his best spell in a T20I Inning for Afghanistan against Ireland in 3rd T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun on 24 Feb 2019, making a world record to take 4 wickets on 4 balls for the first time.
Rashid Khan’s bowling performance on 24 Feb 2019
| Over | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 6.75 |
Wickets – 1. Kevin O’ Brien (C* Shafiqullah, B* Rashid Khan)
2. George Dockrell (C* Mohammad Nabi, B* Rashid Khan)
3. Shane Getkate (St* Shafiqullah, B* Rashid Khan)
4. Simi Singh (Lbw Rashid Khan)
5. Josh Little (B* Rashid Khan)
Lasith Malinga
Separamadu Lasith Malinga, former right arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka, famous for his strange and distinctive bowling action, made his name for deadly Inswinging Yorkers. He bowled many great spells in his career but the day when he matched the record of Rashid Khan a young talent from Afghanistan, by taking 4 wickets ion 4 balls was the day when he marked his name in cricket’s history by bold letters. He does that magic for Sri Lanka while bowling against New Zealand, on 6 Sep 2019 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Lasith Malinga’s bowling performance on 06 Sep 2019.
| Over | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1.50 |
Wickets – 1. Colin Munro (B* Lasith Malinga)
2. Tim Seifert (C* Gunathalika, B* Lasith Malinga)
3. Hamish Rutherford (Lbw Lasith Malinga)
4. Colin De Grandhomme (B* Lasith Malinga)
5. Ross Taylor (Lbw Lasith Malinga)
Curtis Campher
A young lad born in South Africa Playing for Ireland’s national Cricket team since 2020, after just 1 year of his debut he became the first player to take hat-trick in T20 international for Ireland, he doesn’t stopped there, and took 4 wickets on 4 balls by matching the record of Rashid Khan and Lasith Malinga, making entry in the elite list of bowlers. He given his best bowling performance while playing against Netherlands on 18 Oct 2021 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Curtis Campher’s bowling performance on 18 Oct 2021.
| Over | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.50 |
Wickets – 1. Colin Ackermann (C* Rock B* Campher)
2. Ryan Ten Doeschate (Lbw Campher)
3. Scott Edwards (Lbw Campher)
4. Roelof Van Der Merwe (B* Campher)
Jason Holder
Jason O Holder, former captain and player of West Indies team. A team known for their powerful batsman, but also some legendry bowlers. He is a right arm medium fast bowler played all the three formats, giving his best. Named many record after his name matching legends like Sir Garry Sobers. He gave his best T20 International performance while playing against England by taking 4 wickets on 4 balls on 30 Jan 2022 at Kingston Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
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Jason Holder’s bowling performance on 30 Jan 2022
| Over | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 9.52 |
Wickets – 1. Moeen Ali (C* Mayers, B* Holder)
2. Sam Billings (C* Sub {HR Walsh}, B* Holder)
3. Chris Jordan (C* Sub {HR Walsh}, B* Holder)
4. Adil Rashid (C* Smith, B* Holder)
5. Saqib Mahmood (B* Holder)
Achieving 4 wickets in 4 balls in T20 internationals is one of the rarest and most memorable feats in cricket history. With bowlers like Rashid Khan, Lasith Malinga, Curtis Campher, and Jason Holder etching their names in the record books, these moments remind fans why cricket is called a game of glorious uncertainties. Such magical spells not only change the course of a match but also inspire future generations of cricketers to push beyond limits and create history in the shortest format of the game.
