Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan

Shaheen Afridi – Pakistan’s Fast Bowling Star

Currently, Pakistan’s front line pace attack is Shaheen Shah Afridi, and it is easy to see why with his inswinging yorkers, speed, and new ball skill, which makes him dangerous either way. Afridi strikes related to pace and picking up wickets in the first 10 overs with the new ball too; since debuting in 2018, Afridi has been the forefront of Pakistan’s attack across the 3 formats. Whether it is the highest pressure environments in ICC tournaments, taking match-winning spells in Test, ODI, or T20 international cricket; the left-arm fast-bowler has rightfully earned a place as one of the most dangerous left-arm fast-bowlers currently in world cricket. 👉 For more cricket stats and updates, check out CricProZone.

Shaheen Afridi in T20 World Cups – Bowling Stats & Match Impact

Shaheen Shah Afridi has been Pakistan’s strike weapon in T20 World Cups, delivering match-changing spells against top teams. From 2021 to 2024, he has played 17 matches, taking 23 wickets with an impressive best bowling of 4/22. Known for his pace, swing, and ability to strike early, Shaheen consistently puts pressure on opposition batters. His economy rate and wicket-taking ability make him one of Pakistan’s most reliable bowlers in high-pressure tournament games.

Stat	Record
Matches	17
Wickets	23
Best Bowling	4/22
Bowling Average	18.65
Economy Rate	6.58
3+ Wicket Hauls	3

Shaheen Afridi’s Best T20 World Cup Spells

• 🔥 4/22 vs Bangladesh (2022) — tournament-defining spell
• ⚡ 3/31 vs India (2021) — big-match breakthrough performance
• 🎯 3/14 vs South Africa (2022) — pressure bowling masterclass
• 💥 3/22 vs Ireland (2024) — strong finishing spell

Teams

• National Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan A, Pakistan Under-19s
• Domestic Teams: Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA Region), Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Northern (Pakistan), Hampshire, Pakhtoons, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-19s, FATA Region Under-16s, FATA Region Under-19s
• Franchise Teams: Lahore Qalandars, Fortune Barishal, Comilla Victorians, Desert Vipers, Dhaka Dynamites (Dhaka Dominators 2023), Welsh Fire

Debut Information

• T20I Debut: 03 Apr 2018 vs West Indies at National Stadium
• ODI Debut:  21 Sep 2018  vs Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
• Test Debut: 03 Dec 2018  vs New Zealand at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Shaheen Afridi Wickets Across All Formats

Shaheen Shah Afridi Career Wickets 🎯

• Tests: 116 wickets in 31 matches
• ODIs: 131 wickets in 66 matches
• T20Is: 117 wickets in 91 matches
• First-Class (FC): 156 wickets in 40 matches
• List A: 145 wickets in 75 matches
• T20s (Domestic & Other): 325 wickets in 234 matches

Most Player of the Match Awards in T20Is

Shaheen Shah Afridi has 10 Player of the Match awards in T20Is from 2018 to 2025, showing his impact with the ball.

Shaheen Afridi T20I Wickets by Year 📅