Shaheen Afridi Enters the Elite 100-Wicket Club:
Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has reached an incredible milestone in T20 International (T20I) cricket, becoming the third Pakistani bowler to claim 100 wickets. He achieved this feat during a thrilling match against South Africa in Durban on Monday.
Surpassing Shahid Afridi Record:
Shaheen Afridi, who was just one wicket shy of breaking his father-in-law Shahid Afridi’s record of 97 T20I wickets, surpassed it with his 98th wicket. Not stopping there, he added two more to his tally, reaching the coveted 100-wicket mark.
Shaheen Afridi Match-Winning Performance:
In the game, Shaheen Afridi showcased his dominance by dismissing key South African players, including Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, & Nkaba Yomzi Peter. His remarkable bowling effort bolstered Pakistan’s position in the ongoing series.
Top Pakistani Bowlers in T20I Cricket:
With this achievement, Shaheen Afridi joins an elite group of Pakistani bowlers who have excelled in T20Is:
- Haris Rauf: 110 wickets
- Shadab Khan: 107 wickets
- Shaheen Afridi: 100 wickets
Previously, Shahid Afridi held the record with 97 wickets, which Shaheen has now eclipsed.
South Africa Triumphs in the First T20I:
Despite Shaheen Afridi‘s exceptional performance, South Africa managed to secure an 11-run victory in the first T20I at Kings Mead on Tuesday.
Key Performances by South African Players:
George Linde: Delivered an all-round performance by scoring 48 runs off 24 balls & claiming 4 wickets for 21 runs.
- David Miller: Top-scored with an explosive 82 off 40 balls, hitting 4 sixes & 8 fours.
- South Africa set a challenging target of 183-9 in 20 overs. Pakistan fell short, managing 172-8 in reply.
Highlights of Pakistan’s Innings:
Captain Mohammad Rizwan led Pakistan’s chase with an impressive 74 but could not keep up with the required run rate.
Haris Rauf survived a close LBW call against Linde, which was overturned on review.
Upcoming Matches in the Series:
The two teams will face off in Pretoria on Friday & at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday. Following the T20I series, they will compete in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series next week.
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