Shaheen Afridi took a wicket off the first ball of the 2nd ODI match against Australia on June 27, 2026. He became the third Pakistani bowler to achieve this feat.
What happened?
Afridi's impressive bowling got his side off to a perfect start, with a fullish and wide of off-stump delivery that shaped away from Alex Carey.
Why it matters for Shaheen Afridi
This achievement puts Afridi in an elite list alongside former greats like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Akram was the first to achieve this feat in December 1993, while Younis joined him in 2001.
What comes next?
Pakistan restricted Australia to 231/9 in the 1st innings of the 2nd ODI match, with stand-in captain Josh Inglis scoring 51 off 74. The Green Army has a good chance of claiming an unassailable 2-0 lead.
The left-arm pacer's performance was impressive, with Australia's Alex Carey getting dismissed for a golden duck. Afridi's side was full of smiles and cheers after the wicket.
Pakistan's ODI captain has been in good form, and this achievement is a testament to his skills. The 2nd ODI match is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Arafat Minhas was adjudged player of the match in the 1st encounter, with an extraordinary bowling performance that saw him scalp 5/32 in the 1st innings. He later scored 18 runs off 17 during the hosts' successful chase.
The Green Army has a very good chance of winning their 4th home ODI series against the Australians since 1982/83. Shaheen Afridi's performance will be crucial in the upcoming matches.
Pakistan's playing XI includes Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori, Arafat Minhas, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.
Australia's playing XI includes Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Adam Zampa.
The 2nd ODI match is a significant one for both teams, with the series hanging in the balance. Shaheen Afridi's performance will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.
On June 27, 2026, Shaheen Afridi made history by joining an elite list of bowlers. His achievement is a significant one, and he will look to continue his good form in the upcoming matches.