Shaheen Afridi reaches 150 ODI wickets in PAK vs ENG match
What happened
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi reached 150 ODI wickets, according to multiple Indian media reports. Outlets describe the milestone as matching Mohammad Shami's record and surpassing Shoaib Akhtar's mark.
When it started
Reports were published on 25 October 2026, with the milestone linked to Pakistan vs England ODI cricket. The reports say it came in Afridi's 80th ODI.
How it spread
According to the headlines, Afridi reached 150 wickets in 80 ODIs, and News18 Hindi says he became joint second-fastest bowler in the world to the mark. Amar Ujala reports he became the fastest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets. The articles' full statistics were not available to verify beyond these headlines.
Why it matters
The milestone is a significant career achievement for Afridi and places him alongside Shami and ahead of Akhtar in the reported ODI record lists. Coverage focuses on his pace of reaching the mark, as measured by number of matches.
Sources
- Jagran: PAK vs ENG: शाहीन अफरीदी ने ODI में हासिल की बड़ी उपलब्धि, खास लिस्ट में की मोहम्मद शमी की बराबरी
- News18 Hindi: शाहीन अफरीदी ने रचा इतिहास... 80वें वनडे में पूरे किए 150 विकेट, शमी के बराबर पहुंचे, अख्तर छूट गए पीछे
- Amar Ujala: शाहीन अफरीदी का कारनामा: 150 वनडे विकेट लेने वाले सबसे तेज पाकिस्तानी पेसर बने, इन दिग्गजों का टूटा रिकॉर्ड