Shaheen Afridi. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
In a thrilling World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh, Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the annals of cricketing history by becoming the fastest pacer to reach to the landmark of 100 ODI wickets. Afridi accomplished this remarkable feat in just 51 matches, outpacing the renowned Australian pace sensation, Mitchell Starc, who had taken 52 matches to achieve the same milestone. The moment of glory arrived when Tanzid Hasan of Bangladesh became Afridi’s 100th wicket.
🚨 RECORD ALERT 🚨@iShaheenAfridi becomes the fastest pacer to 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ODI wickets in his 51st game! 🦅#PAKvBAN | #CWC23 | #DattKePakistani pic.twitter.com/ergzociYeu
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 31, 2023
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 31, 2023
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