Shaheen Afridi Creates History with 100 Wickets Across All Formats
Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Pakistani cricketer to claim 100 wickets in all three formats of international cricket—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Shaheen achieved this milestone during the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa in Durban. Despite Pakistan’s loss, the left-arm pacer delivered a stellar performance, taking 3/22. His 100th T20I wicket came when he trapped Nqabayomzi Peter in front of the stumps.
- Elite Club: Shaheen Afridi joins an exclusive global list of bowlers who have achieved 100 wickets in all formats, becoming the fourth player overall.
- T20I Excellence: In T20Is, he now shares the elite 100-wicket club with fellow Pakistani bowlers Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan.
- Overall Record: Shaheen’s career tally includes 116 wickets in Tests, 112 in ODIs, and now 100 in T20Is, reflecting his remarkable consistency.
The game also saw Shaheen’s brilliance with the ball as he used a searing yorker to dismiss Rassie van der Dussen for a golden duck and removed David Miller, who was on the verge of a century.
This milestone further solidifies Shaheen Afridi’s reputation as a world-class bowler and a crucial asset for Pakistan. His ability to deliver under pressure in all formats underscores his status as one of the modern greats in international cricket.
