Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has cemented his place in cricket history by becoming the youngest bowler to take 100 wickets in all three formats of the game. He achieved this remarkable milestone during the first T20I against South Africa, making him the first Pakistani bowler to reach this feat. Despite Pakistan’s loss in the match, Afridi’s performance stood out as he claimed three wickets for 22 runs, leading his team in the bowling department.
Key Highlights
Youngest Bowler
- At 24 years and 248 days, Afridi became the youngest player to complete 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
First Pakistani Bowler to Achieve the Feat
- Afridi is the first bowler from Pakistan to claim 100 wickets across all three formats of international cricket.
Record in T20Is
- He reached the 100-wicket mark in T20Is in just 74 matches, becoming the second-fastest Pakistani bowler to achieve this, after Haris Rauf (71 matches).
Outstanding Performance in the First T20I
- Despite Pakistan’s 11-run defeat, Afridi’s performance was exceptional. He dismissed Rassie van der Dussen (golden duck), David Miller, and Nqabayomzi Peter in the match, finishing with figures of 3/22.
Career Stats
- Afridi has 116 wickets in 31 Tests, 112 wickets in 56 ODIs, and 100 wickets in 74 T20Is.
- Afridi joins an exclusive club of bowlers who have taken 100 wickets in all formats, alongside cricketing legends like Lasith Malinga, Shakib Al Hasan, and Tim Southee.
Milestone List
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
- Achieved 116 wickets in Tests, 112 in ODIs, and 100 in T20Is.
- Reached the milestone at the age of 24 years and 248 days.
- Accomplished the feat in 161 matches.
Tim Southee (New Zealand)
- Took 389 wickets in Tests, 221 in ODIs, and 164 in T20Is.
- Completed the milestone at the age of 32 years and 319 days.
- Achieved this in 306 matches.
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Claimed 246 wickets in Tests, 317 in ODIs, and 149 in T20Is.
- Reached the milestone at the age of 34 years and 138 days.
- Accomplished it in 357 matches.
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
- Took 101 wickets in Tests, 338 in ODIs, and 107 in T20Is.
- Achieved the milestone at the age of 36 years and 9 days.
- Completed the feat in 332 matches.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Shaheen Afidi became the Youngest Bowler to Take 100 Wickets in All Formats |
| Age | At 24 years and 248 days he set the record. |
| Tally of Youngest Bowlers List | |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 116 Test Wickets,
112 ODI Wickets, 100 T20I Wickets, Achieved at 24y 248d, 161 Matches Played |
| Tim Southee | 389 Test Wickets, 221 ODI Wickets,
164 T20I Wickets, Achieved at 32y 319d, 306 Matches Played |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 246 Test Wickets,
317 ODI Wickets, 149 T20I Wickets, Achieved at 34y 138d, 357 Matches Played |
| Lasith Malinga | 101 Test Wickets,
338 ODI Wickets, 107 T20I Wickets, Achieved at 36y 9d, 332 Matches Played |
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