In a thrilling World Cup encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Pakistan’s rising star, Shaheen Afridi, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the quickest fast bowler to reach 100 wickets […]
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Oct 31, 2023 4:41 pm
In a thrilling World Cup encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Pakistan’s rising star, Shaheen Afridi, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the quickest fast bowler to reach 100 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The left-arm pacer’s extraordinary achievement left cricket enthusiasts in awe as he reached this milestone in just 51 matches, breaking the previous record held by Australian speedster Mitchell Starc.
Notably, Shaheen Afridi is also the third-quickest bowler overall to reach 100 ODI wickets. The record for the fastest bowler to claim 100 ODI wickets is held by Nepal’s leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, who accomplished the feat in just 42 matches. Following closely behind is Afghanistan’sleg-spinner Rashid Khan, who reached 100 wickets in 44 matches.
As cricket fans and experts marvel at Shaheen Afridi’s record-breaking achievement, it’s natural to wonder who else has reached the coveted 100-wicket milestone in ODIs with remarkable speed.
Here are the top 5 fastest fast bowlers to reach 100 wickets in ODIs:
5. Brett Lee – 55 matches
Brett Lee (Source: Twitter)
One of the fastest bowlers of his generation, the legendary Australian fast bowler Brett Lee reached the 100-wicket milestone in 55 matches. Lee’s express pace and aggressive style of bowling made him a nightmare for batsmen during his prime.
