Rashid becomes leading T20 wicket-taker as MI Cape Town reach SA20 final

Rashid Khan became the leading all-time T20 wicket-taker as MI Cape Town beat Paarl Royals to reach the SA20 final.

The Afghanistan spinner claimed 2-33 to move to 633 wickets - two clear of retired West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.

The 26-year-old has taken 161 wickets in T20 internationals and 472 in domestic and franchise tournaments, including for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash and Sussex Sharks and Trent Rockets in England.

He has reached landmark in 461 games and at an average of 18.08. Bravo's 631 wickets came in 582 matches and at average of 24.40.

"I never thought about it ten years back. Being from Afghanistan, it's a great feeling at the top of the table," said Rashid.

"You know, DJ is one of the best T20 bowlers, so it's a great honour and I am looking forward to continuing it."

Rashid's two wickets helped MI Cape Town bowl Royals out for 160 and claim a 39-run victory in Gqeberha.

Cape Town, who topped the group stage, had earlier posted 199-4, and will now play in the final on 8 February.

Royals will have a second chance to reach the final on Thursday when they face the winner of Wednesday's eliminator between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings.