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