This achievement places him just behind Virat Kohli, who leads the pack with six awards, showcasing Yadav's remarkable rise in the shortest format of the game.
After his side's defeat against India in the third T20I match of the series, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka said that he is disappointed with their batting line-up.
Sri Lanka achieved an unwanted record as Charith Asalanka's side registered the landmark of most defeats in the T20Is after their defeat against India in the third 20-over match of the series.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh turned out to be the unlikely heroes with the ball for the visitors and Washington Sundar applied the finishing touches in all departments to seal off a win in the Super Over in the third T20I at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Rashid accomplished this milestone during his 438th inning, becoming the fastest bowler to reach the milestone. Now in 441 matches, Rashid has taken 600 wickets at an average of 18.25, with the best bowling figures of 6/17. He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of T20 cricket.
After a brief delay due to a wet outfield, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field against India in the final T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday.
With immediate effect, Matthew Mott has stepped down from the position of England's white-ball head coach after spending two years with the Three Lions.
India opener Smriti Mandhana top-scored for her side in the Asia Cup final with a superb 60 and the left-hander found a new career-best rating on the rankings for T20I batters as she rose one place to be fourth overall behind Australia's Beth Mooney, as per ICC.
During a run-chase of target of 78 runs in a rain-affected game, Jaiswal smacked a quickfire 30 in just 15 balls, with three fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 200.00.