KOLKATA, Oct 31 (Agencies): Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Afridi Tuesday added another feather to his cap when he became the quickest fast-bowler to complete 100 wickets in one-day internationals (ODI) during the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh.
Tanzid Hasan became Shaheen's 100th victim when he was trapped LBW on the fifth delivery of the first over of Bangladesh's innings.
Tanzid Hasan became Shaheen's 100th victim when he was trapped LBW on the fifth delivery of the first over of Bangladesh's innings. The left-handed bowler achieved the feat in 51 matches, overtaking Australia's Mitchell Starc who bagged this many wickets in 52 outings.
It is important to note that Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane claimed 100 wickets in 42 outings while Afghanistan's Rashid Khan reached the milestone in 44 matches.
Shaheen is also the fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets, going past Saqlain Mushtaq who did it in 53 matches.
Shaheen is the 21st bowler from Pakistan to take 100 or more wickets in ODIs, with fellow left-arm pacer Wasim Akram topping the list with 502 wickets in 356 matches.
Shaheen becomes fastest pace bowler to claim 100 ODI wkts
FE Team | Published: October 31, 2023 23:45:07
Shaheen becomes fastest pace bowler to claim 100 ODI wkts
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