In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka, England's spinner Adil Rashid claimed two wickets by conceding 13 runs in 3.4 overs

With this, he surpassed legendary Sri Lankan slinger Lasith Malinga to become the joint fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the ICC T20 World Cups

So far, in 35 T20 World Cups, Rashid has 39 wickets with an average of 22.66. His best bowling figures are four runs in two wickets. He has two four-fers in his T20 WC career

Malinga had 38 wickets in 31 matches from 2007-2014 at an average of 20.07, with a five-wicket haul to his name

England secured a victory by 51 runs against Sri Lanka in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy