Shaheen Shah Afridi Becomes Pakistan's Leading T20I Wicket-Taker During T20 World Cup

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match at Pallekele, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi became the country's highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Haris Rauf with 135 wickets in 102 matches. Afridi also broke Tim Southee's record for most wickets in T20I powerplays, taking key wickets against England. Despite his strong bowling performance of four wickets for 30 runs, Pakistan lost the match by two wickets. Afridi ranks ninth in Pakistan's overall international wicket-taking list, nearing 400 career wickets.