-Vinay Kumar
Today the first semi-final match of the latest season of ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand (Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semifinal, 2022) in Sydney. The team that wins will advance to the final. In today’s match, Pakistan’s deadly bowler Shadab Khan can set a new example in the history of cricket. He can break the big record of Shahid Afridi, former fast bowler of Pakistan cricket team. He has a chance today.
It is worth noting that whenever there has been a clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in ICC knockout matches, Pakistan has won. In such a situation, Pakistan will enter the field with the same gusto. At the same time, it is not looking as easy for him this time, because, New Zealand’s recent performances in T20I cricket are showing the best form.
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Records show that today Shadab Khan can break the record of former Pakistan cricket team bowler Shahid Afridi. It is worth noting that in T20I cricket, Shahid Afridi has been the highest wicket-taker Pakistani bowler in his career so far. He took 98 wickets in his career in T20I cricket. And, Shadab Khan has 97 wickets in his account. Today, after taking 1 wicket, he will equal Shahid Afridi and will set a new example in the history of Pakistani cricket, beating Afridi after taking more than him.
History tells that Shahid Afridi played a total of 98 wickets in 99 T20I matches in his career. Were cracked. At the same time, the average of Raj Khan looks better than him. While Shadab Khan had earned, Shadab has taken 97 wickets in just 82 T20I matches he played till the semi-final against New Zealand.
By the way, if we talk about the whole world, then the record of taking most wickets in T20I cricket is in the name of Tim Southee. Saudi has taken a total of 129 wickets in the total T20I matches he has played so far and the career is still on. He is followed by Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh, who has taken a total of 128 wickets so far. Rashid Khan of Afghanistan is at number three with 122 wickets, Ish Sodhi at number four with 109 wickets, and Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka with 107 wickets is at fifth position.