Here is the detail about Shaheen Afridi: ICC Men’s Fastest to 100 Wickets in ODI Cricket. In the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023, Shaheen Shah Afridi from the Pakistan cricket team has attained a total of 18 wickets from the 9 matches that he has played. He has a bowling average of 19.3 with this record. Shaheen Shah Afridi has equaled the record of Wasim Akram, the legendary former Pakistan cricketer. Wasim Akram has also taken 18 wickets in the 1992 ODI World Cup from the Pakistan team side. At that time Wasim Akram had become the joint highest Wicket taker for Pakistan cricket team in a single World Cup edition.
Now after so many years in the World Cup 2023, Shaheen Shah Afridi can make an equal record as Wasim Akram in the World Cup matches played by him. Along with this record Shaheen Shah Afridi has been able to be the fastest bowler to complete the 100 wickets record in the ODI format during the ICC World Cup 2023. This is a significant milestone that was achieved by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Shaheen Afridi: ICC Men’s Fastest to 100 Wickets in ODI Cricket:
Shaheen Afridi has made vital contributions to ODI cricket in the previous years. He has not played a high number of matches but the quality matches are being played by him. The majority of the matches were won because of the performance of Shaheen Shah Afridi. He is the fastest wicket-taker to reach 100 wickets in one-day international cricket matches. This is why he is considered one of the best bowlers. He has been given many awards for being the player of the match in many Pakistan team matches.
Shaheen Shah Afridi is the main reason for the victory of Pakistan in various ODI tournaments. He is the leading team player both in terms of gaining the wickets as well as giving less score to the opponent team. He always gives a memorable performance. In his recent ODI World Cup 2023 against different teams, he has gained a good record of taking 104 wickets with a bowling average of 23.94. Pakistan team has won many ODI series through the major contributions of Shaheen Shah Afridi.
After getting the award for being the cricketer with the fastest to 100 wickets in ODI cricket, he is performing more well to make more records. He also said that this World Cup has given him more confidence and strength to play for his team.
Shaheen Afridi, A Leading ODI Bowler:
Shaheen Shah Afridi has made Pakistan proud by securing the award for being the leading ODI wicket-taker of the year. He is best on the bowling line. Shaheen Afridi has gained many higher positions in taking the most wickets in various matches. He has played many matches and has given the majority of best winning performances in One Day International matches. Shaheen Shah Afridi has proved his worth and has also provided benefits to the Pakistan cricket team. He is a milestone for the Pakistan team to be on the top. He is the main player of the team who is extraordinary.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi stood in 1st position in taking the most wickets playing fewer matches played by him.
- He has gained the first position of being equal to take wickets in a single World Cup edition.
- Considering the most wickets taken in a single World Cup by a bowler, he is in the 3rd
Shaheen possesses a great bowling performance. For this reason, he has been awarded as the ODI bowler of the year as well. Pakistan cricket team is highly thankful and overwhelmed for Shaheen Shah Afridi for getting this award. It is a great achievement for the Pakistani cricket team as well.
Shaheen Shah Afridi ODI Bowling Stats:
Shaheen Shah Afridi has been playing the ODI format cricket since 2019. He is currently playing as a very prominent player from the Pakistan cricket team. A total of 53 matches have been played by him in the ODI Cricket format till now. In the 53 matches, he has taken 104 wickets which is a very big amount. This is also a big achievement for him that he has taken a huge number of wickets in less number of matches.
His economy is now 5.54 and the bowling average is 23.9. Shaheen Shah Afridi is a very professional left-arm fast bowler who has shown the world his outstanding bowling skills. Numerous players from the international cricket teams can’t handle the bowling of Shaheen Afridi.
- Matches played: 53
- Wickets Taken: 104
- Bowling Average: 23.9
- Bowling economy: 5.54
Conclusion:
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a very popular name among the international ODI bowlers. He has broken many records of the previous experienced bowlers. Right now he has equaled the record of Wasim Akram by taking 14 wickets in a single edition of the World Cup. He is a legendary player with much experience in the ODI cricket.