Shaheen Afridi creates history by becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets across all three formats of international cricket; the 24-year-old achieved this remarkable milestone during the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. With his sensational spell, Afridi joined an elite group of cricketers who have accomplished this rare feat; his performance solidified his place among cricketing legends and brought immense pride to Pakistan.
Shaheen Afridi Creates History in T20Is
Afridi’s three-wicket haul against South Africa in Durban was a defining moment in his career; he struck early in the powerplay, dismantling Rassie van der Dussen with a deadly yorker. Returning in the middle overs, Afridi sent the in-form David Miller back to the pavilion before wrapping up his spell by trapping Nqabayomzi Peter. This performance brought his T20I wicket tally to 100, making him the only Pakistani bowler to achieve this milestone after Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan. Afridi is also the second-fastest Pakistani to reach 100 T20I wickets, accomplishing the feat in just 74 matches.
Joining the Elite Club
With 112 ODI wickets and 116 in Test cricket, Shaheen Afridi’s record-breaking feat places him among the cricketing greats like New Zealand’s Tim Southee, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, and Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga. Afridi is the youngest to achieve 100 wickets in all formats, which underlines his extraordinary talent and consistency. Despite his historic achievement, Pakistan narrowly lost the match, but Afridi’s performance remains a beacon of excellence in Pakistan’s cricketing narrative.
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