Shaheen Afridi Wickets

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Shaheen Shah Afridi, the towering Pakistani cricketer, has carved a niche for himself in international cricket with his impressive left-arm fast bowling. Born on April 6, 2000, in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Afridi is not only known for his height, making him one of the tallest bowlers in Pakistan's cricket history, but also for consistently bowling at a speed of 90 mph—a rare feat. 

While his primary role in the team is as a bowler, he aspires to be an all-rounder. This in-depth exploration will unravel Shaheen Afridi's career, delineating his remarkable wicket-taking performances in Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is year by year.

Shaheen Afridi total wickets

Format
Tests
ODIs
T20Is
Match29
5357
Innings5052 57
Overs969.0449.1 209.5
Runs301924901628
Wickets11310473
BBI6/51 6/35 4/22
BBM10/94 6/35 4/22
Average 26.7123.94 22.30
Economy3.11 5.54 7.75
Strike Rate 51.425.917.2
5 wicket hauls 4 30
10 wicket haul100


Shaheen Afridi bowling records

Test Records

  • 26th Youngest player to take five-wickets-in-an-innings (19y 257d).
  • 23rd Youngest player to take ten-wickets-in-a-match (21y 136d).

ODI Records

  • 14th Best figures in an innings when on the losing side (5).
  • 6th Best career strike rate (25.9).
  • 29th Most five-wickets-in-an-innings in a career (3).
  • 41st Most four-wickets-in-an-innings in a career (9).
  • 3rd Most consecutive five-wickets-in-an-innings (2).
  • 1st Most consecutive four-wickets-in-an-innings (3).
  • 8th Youngest player to take five-wickets-in-an-innings (19y 90d).

T20I Records

  • 49th Most wickets in career (64).
  • 42nd Most runs conceded in career (1455).
  • 36th Most wickets taken bowled (18).
  • 35th Most wickets taken caught and bowled (3).

Shaheen Afridi Wickets: Frequently Asked Question

Q1. How many wickets Shaheen Afridi has in all formats?
Answer: When discussing Shaheen Afridi's statistics in all formats, he has taken a total of 281 international wickets across all formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Q2. Who is the fastest bowler in Pakistan in 2023?
Answer: As of 2023, Shaheen Afridi is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in Pakistan.

Q3. Is Shaheen Afridi a good bowler?
Answer: Yes, Shaheen Afridi is widely regarded as a skilled and effective bowler. His performances in Test, ODI, and T20 formats showcase his versatility, consistency, and ability to take crucial wickets.

Q4. What is Shaheen Afridi famous for?
Answer: Shaheen Afridi is famous for his exceptional left-arm fast bowling. He gained prominence for being one of the tallest bowlers in Pakistani cricket history and for consistently bowling at a speed of 90 mph.