Shaheen Afridi becomes Pakistan's second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is: Key stats
What's the story
Pakistan seamer Shaheen Afridi has added another feather to his cap. The star left-arm pacer is now Pakistan's second-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket. Shaheen reached the landmark in the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup Super Four encounter against Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With his second, the fast bowler surpassed spinner Shadab Khan in terms of T20I wickets for Pakistan.
Milestone
Shaheen goes past Shadab Khan
As mentioned, Shaheen surpassed Shadab to become the second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in the shortest format. In 112 T20Is, the latter has taken 112 wickets at an average of 24.37. Shaheen, who picked his 113th scalp, is now only behind Haris Rauf. The latter owns 130 wickets at an average of nearly 21. Notably, Shaheen surpassed Shadab in his 90th T20I.
Wickets
Shaheen takes three wickets versus SL
Shaheen was the pick of Pakistan's bowlers as Sri Lanka were restricted to 133/8 in 20 overs. The left-arm pacer bowled a superb opening spell, dismissing the dangerous Kusal Mendis on the match's second ball. Shaheen, who swung the ball both ways, removed Pathum Nissanka in his second over. The Pakistan seamer finally dismissed half-centurion Kamindu Mendis to finish with 3/28 in four overs.
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Shaheen gets to 114 T20I wickets
Shaheen, who has been Pakistan's mainstay seamer across formats, now has 114 wickets from 90 T20Is at an average of 22.10. His tally includes an economy rate of 7.76 and two four-wicket hauls.