Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's Star Pacer, Achieves THIS Milestone

Shaheen Afridi has made history by becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in every format of international cricket. During the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban, he claimed three wickets, reaching this milestone. The 24-year-old left-arm seamer now boasts 112 ODI wickets and 116 Test wickets, alongside his T20I achievements.

Despite Shaheen's impressive performance, Pakistan narrowly lost by 11 runs. Chasing a target of 184, captain Mohammad Rizwan's valiant effort of 74 runs wasn't enough as he lacked support from his teammates. This left Pakistan just short of victory.

Shaheen Afridi's Record-Breaking Feat

In the match, Shaheen dismissed Rassie van der Dussen with a perfect yorker for a golden duck. He later took the wicket of David Miller before he could reach a century. Finally, he trapped Nqabayomzi Peter in front of the stumps to secure his 100th T20I wicket.

Shaheen's achievement places him among elite company. He joins New Zealand's Tim Southee, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, and Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga as one of the youngest to reach this milestone. His figures for the match were an impressive 3/22 from four overs.

Pace and Precision: Shaheen's Journey

Shaheen became the third Pakistani bowler to achieve 100 T20I wickets, following Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan. He reached this milestone in his 74th T20I game, making him the second-fastest Pakistani to do so after Haris Rauf, who achieved it in 71 matches.

The match saw Shaheen striking at crucial moments: once during the powerplay, again in the middle overs, and finally towards the end. His ability to deliver under pressure highlights his importance to Pakistan's bowling attack.

With these accomplishments, Shaheen Afridi continues to be a key player for Pakistan across all formats. His consistent performances have not only brought personal accolades but also strengthened Pakistan's bowling lineup on the international stage.