LAHORE (Daily Point) – Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, achieved a remarkable milestone on Tuesday as he became the fastest pacemaker to reach 100 wickets in one-day internationals (ODIs) during the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh.
Tanzid Hasan became Shaheen’s 100th victim when he was dismissed LBW on the fifth delivery of Bangladesh’s first over. This left-arm bowler accomplished this feat in just 51 matches, surpassing Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who reached the century mark in 52 matches.
It’s worth noting that Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane claimed 100 wickets in only 42 matches, while Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan reached this milestone in 44 matches.
Fastest to 100 ODI wickets among pacers:
- 51 – Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
- 52 – Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- 54 – Shane Bond (New Zealand)
- 54 – Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- 55 – Brett Lee (Australia)
Shaheen also secured the title of the fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets, surpassing Saqlain Mushtaq, who achieved it in 53 matches.
Shaheen is widely recognized as one of the world’s premier bowlers. He is a vital asset to the Pakistan team in all formats of the game and is particularly renowned for his ability to wreak havoc with the new ball.
Shaheen made his international debut in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is in 2018.
