Shaheen Afridi Scripts History as First Pakistani Pacer with 100 Wickets Across All Formats
Shaheen Shah Afridi achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Pakistani pacer to claim 100 wickets in all formats. The 24-year-old now boasts 112 ODI, 116 Test, and 100 T20I wickets. Afridi accomplished this feat during the first T20I against South Africa in Durban, where his 3 wickets couldn’t prevent Pakistan's 11-run loss despite Mohammad Rizwan's 74.
For the Pakistan Cricket Team, Shaheen Afridi has been a beacon of consistency and excellence. The 24-year-old fast bowler etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first Pakistan pacer to achieve 100 wickets in all three formats. Afridi accomplished this milestone during the first T20I against South Africa in Durban, where he took three crucial wickets. This feat also makes him the youngest pacer globally to reach the landmark.
Afridi’s record includes 116 wickets in Tests, 112 in ODIs, and now 100 in T20Is, placing him among the most elite bowlers in the world. He is the third Pakistani cricketer overall to achieve 100 T20I wickets, following spinners Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal. Despite his valiant efforts, Pakistan lost the match by 11 runs, with South Africa’s David Miller smashing 82 off 40 balls and George Linde contributing a crucial 48, followed by an outstanding bowling spell of 4/21.
Pakistan’s chase was powered by captain Mohammad Rizwan’s 74 runs, but his dismissal in the final over ended their hopes. While Afridi’s achievements shine brightly, the team will look to bounce back in the upcoming matches of the series, hoping to capitalize on his form.
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