T20 Cricket: Shaheen Afridi secures 300 wickets in PSL competition
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Shaheen Shah Afridi: No Beating Around the Bush, Bro, he's a Record Breaker!
Targeting milestones like a seasoned assassin, Pakistan's star pacer and Lahore Qalandars captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has left cricket history chalk-full of his name. On a legendary Tuesday, this fearsome fast bowler seared his name into the record books of T20 cricket with a mind-boggling 300 wickets. This remarkable achievement emerged during a thrilling victory against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Afridi smashed the milestone in his 216th T20 appearance, delivering a breathtakingly economical spell of 1 for 10 in just 2 overs. His virtuoso leadership and impressive bowling discipline galvanized Qalandars to claim an extraordinary 88-run victory— a victory that rocketed them to second place on the PSL points table.
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The 23-year-old left-arm swift-bowler now boasts a whopping 300 wickets in 216 T20 innings, with an awe-inspiring average of 21.28 and an outstanding strike rate of 16.0. If bowling prowess could be measured in flashy highlights, Afridi's best figures in the format would be a blinding 6 for 19.
After representing Pakistan in 79 T20 Internationals, this young gunslinger has taken an impressive 102 wickets at an average of 22.12 and a formidable economy rate of 7.90. Afridi is renowned for his laser-targeted new-ball spells and his uncanny knack for striking in the death overs, cementing his status as a cornerstone of Pakistan's pace attack across all formats.
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Afridi's latest achievement secures him a coveted spot among the exclusive group of Pakistani bowlers to cross the 300 T20 wickets milestone. Joining him as fellow elite bowlers are Wahab Riaz and none other than fellow luminary of the PSL, Haris Rauf.
Afridi's performance on Tuesday showcased his formidable individual prowess and further solidified Qalandars' aspirations, as they charge ahead toward a playoff berth with boundless momentum and zeal.
*Extra Scoop: Athlete Profile*
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a shining example of an athlete who rose remarkably fast. In addition to being one of the youngest bowlers to achieve the 300 T20 wickets milestone[1], he is also a frequent contender for both the Bowler of the Match and the Player of the Match awards in the PSL[2]. Off the pitch, his dominant presence extends to various social media platforms, where he maintains an astounding 5.3 million followers on Instagram and over 500,000 followers on Twitter[3]. Following this impressive display of talent and fame, it's no wonder that Afridi's net worth is approximated to be $1.6 million[4].
[1] https://sports.yahoo.com/players/pakistan-captain-shaheen-shah- afridi-163447985.html
[2] https://en.as.com/en-int/2021/03/17/other_sports/1615953737_980047.html
[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonfair/2020/06/15/pakistans-shaheen-shah-afridi-becomes-one-of-the-highest-paid-young-athletes-in-asia/?sh=3f0fcbbc4af8
[4] https://www.crictracker.com/shaheen-shah-afridi-net-worth/
- The remarkable performance by Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has further enhanced his average of 21.28 and strike rate of 16.0, showcasing his exceptional form in the T20 format.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi's achievement of 300 T20 wickets has solidified his place among esteemed Pakistani bowlers like Wahab Riaz and Haris Rauf, reinforcing his status as a formidable force in the world of sports.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi, now worth an approximated $1.6 million, has garnered a massive following on social media platforms with 5.3 million Instagram followers and over 500,000 Twitter followers, indicative of his fame and influence in the sports world.
