Shaheen Shah Afridi Reaches 400 Wickets Milestone in Test Match Against Bangladesh

In a remarkable display of skill, Shaheen Shah Afridi reached the milestone of 400 international wickets during the first Test match against Bangladesh. At just 26 years old, he has quickly risen through the ranks, becoming one of Pakistan's leading bowlers. This achievement places him among the top wicket-takers in the country's cricket history. Additionally, he has made his mark in the ICC World Test Championship, leading the wicket tally for Pakistan. Despite his personal success, Bangladesh ended Day 4 in a strong position, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 09:07 IST

Shaheen Afridi's Historic Achievement

On the fourth day of the inaugural Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi made headlines by achieving 400 international wickets, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

The left-arm pacer reached this remarkable milestone by dismissing Bangladesh's Mominul Haque at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. This accomplishment makes him the ninth bowler from Pakistan and the sixth fast bowler to reach 400 wickets across all formats.

At just 26 years old, Shaheen accomplished this feat in his 211th international match, highlighting his swift ascent since debuting as a teenager.

Pakistan's Leading Wicket-Takers

Shaheen now ranks ninth on the list of Pakistan's all-time leading wicket-takers in international cricket. The top three are former captain Wasim Akram with 916 wickets, Waqar Younis with 789, and Imran Khan with 544. Other notable bowlers ahead of Shaheen include Shahid Afridi, Saqlain Mushtaq, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar, and Umar Gul.

Bowler	Wickets
Wasim Akram	916
Waqar Younis	789
Imran Khan	544
Shahid Afridi	538
Saqlain Mushtaq	496
Saeed Ajmal	447
Shoaib Akhtar	438
Umar Gul	427
Shaheen Afridi	400

His current tally includes 139 wickets from 74 ODIs and 136 wickets from 103 T20 Internationals, while he continues to spearhead Pakistan's bowling attack in Test matches.

Milestone in World Test Championship

Earlier in the same Test, Shaheen also became the first Pakistani bowler to achieve 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship. He currently leads Pakistan's wicket tally in this competition with 103 wickets, surpassing Noman Ali and Sajid Khan.

Bowler	Wickets
Shaheen Afridi	103
Noman Ali	89
Sajid Khan	63
Naseem Shah	60
Abrar Ahmed	46
Yasir Shah	41
Hasan Ali	35
Mohammad Abbas	34

Current Match Status

Despite Shaheen's impressive milestone, Bangladesh concluded Day 4 in a strong position. They gained a first-innings lead, aided by a five-wicket haul from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and extended their overall lead to 179 runs, finishing the second innings at 152/3, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remaining not out on 58.