PAK vs IRE: Shaheen Afridi Achieves Mega Milestone, Joins Imran Khan And Wasim Akram In Elite List

Shaheen Afridi completed 300 wickets in PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I. He was just one wicket away from achieving the milestone.

By virtue of this feat, Afridi joined likes of Imran Khan and Wasim Akram in elite list of Pakistani bowlers with 300 wickets in international cricket.

Wasim Akram holds the record for taking most wickets for Pakistan in international cricket. Akram finished his career with 916 wickets.

Following Akram closely behind is legendary Waqar Younis, who dismissed 789 batsmen. Imran Khan, 3rd in this list, concluded his remarkable career with 544 wickets.

Following the giants of the game are a formidable lineup of bowlers: Shahid Afridi (541), Saqlain Mushtaq (496), Saeed Ajmal (447), Shoaib Akhtar (444), Umar Gul (427), Abdul Razzaq (389), Abdul Qadir (368) and Mushtaq Ahmed (346).

Pakistan vs Ireland three-match T20I series is currently deadlocked at 1-1. Ireland chased down a challenging target of 183, leaving Pakistan surprised in the series opener. However, Pakistan swiftly bounced back in the second T20I, registering a commanding 7-wicket win over Ireland.