Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, who faded in the 2026 T20 World Cup group stage, has done wonders in the second match of Super-8. Shaheen Afridi bowled brilliantly against England. Shaheen single-handedly destroyed England’s top order in the powerplay itself. He bowled 3 consecutive overs and took 3 wickets for just 13 runs. With this, Shaheen Afridi has become the highest wicket taker for Pakistan in T20 International.

Shaheen Afridi single-handedly destroyed England’s top order.

Shaheen Afridi was ineffective in the initial matches of the 2026 T20 World Cup. He was dropped from the team after not performing as per expectations in the match against India. Shaheen returned to the team on Tuesday in the Super-8 match against England. This time Shaheen lived up to expectations.

Shaheen Afridi dismissed Phil Salt on the very first ball. After this Shaheen dismissed Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethel. In this way Shaheen took 3 wickets in the powerplay itself. Due to Shaheen’s lethal bowling, Pakistan has strengthened its hold in the match. Shaheen was seen in his old style today.

Shaheen became the highest wicket taker for Pakistan

Thanks to this explosive performance, Shaheen Afridi has now become the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20 International. He has 134 wickets in his name in the 102nd match. Earlier, the record of taking most wickets in T20 International for Pakistan was in the name of Haris Rauf. Haris has 133 wickets in his name in 94 matches. Leg spinner Shadab Khan is at third place in this record list, who has not taken any wicket in this match so far. Shadab has a total of 123 wickets in his name.