ODI World Cup 2023: Shaheen Afridi becomes fastest pacer to 100 ODI wickets

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. 

Also, during the ICC World Cup 2023 league clash at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the rising star Shaheen Shah Afridi blazed a trail by becoming the quickest Pakistani bowler to claim 100 ODI wickets. He achieved the milestone in just 51 matches, eclipsing Saqlain Mushtaq's record of 53 matches. Notably, India's Mohammed Shami holds the title of India's fastest to 100 ODI wickets, achieving it in a mere 56 matches.

Nepal's leg-spin sensation Sandeep Lamichchane has stormed to the forefront of the cricketing world by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 ODI wickets, in a mere 42 matches. Trailing closely behind is Afghanistan's leg-spin maestro, Rashid Khan, who achieved this remarkable feat in just 44 ODI appearances. These two stand alone in international cricket as the only bowlers to secure 100 ODI wickets in fewer than 50 matches.

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Shaheen Afridi has been making his mark as prime bowler since his inception

Shaheen's cricketing journey boasts an impressive record of 105 Test wickets in a mere 46 innings, alongside 64 wickets in the T20 international arena. His talent shone early as he donned the national colors in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he clinched the title of the tournament's top wicket-taker with an impressive tally of 12 scalps.

September 2018 marked Shaheen Shah Afridi's initiation into the ODI realm, a debut that unfolded during the 2018 Asia Cup against Afghanistan. His inaugural appearance in the T20 international arena came earlier in March 2018. Recognized as Pakistan's prime strike bowler, Shaheen entered the Test arena in December 2018, cementing his status as a formidable force in the longer format.