ODI WC 2023 (Latest): Pakistan’s Pacemaker Shaheen Afridi Sets Superfluous Record Against NZ in Bengaluru

Pakistan’s Pacemaker Shaheen Afridi Sets Superfluous Record Against NZ in Bengaluru: During the 35th match of the ODI World Cup 2023, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s top fast bowler, had a forgettable day as New Zealand gave a remarkable performance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Despite holding the No. 1 position in the ODI bowlers’ rankings, Shaheen was unable to make an impact as New Zealand scored their peak World Cup total of 401/6.

Shaheen Afridi’s Miserable Record

Pakistan’s one of the talented players, Shaheen had a tough time against the New Zealand team while bowling. He struggled to prevent them from scoring runs during his turn to bowl. This resulted in him setting an unwanted record for Pakistan in the World Cup history.

Unfortunately, he now holds the record for giving away the highest number of runs by a Pakistani bowler in a single match. During the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, Shaheen’s bowling performance on this day served as a symbol of the sixth most expensive display in the history of Pakistan’s One-Day International cricket.

This unnecessary record was closed when Mitchell Santner smashed a massive six in the final over of the New Zealand innings. During the tournament, Shaheen had a challenging day, yielding a total of 11 fours and two sixes, scoring one of the most testing outings of his cricket career. Despite his struggles, Shaheen gave it his all and fought until the very end.

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Top Runs Taken By A Pakistan Bowler in a World Cup Innings:

• 0/90 – Shaheen Afridi vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2023
• 1/85 – Haris Rauf vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2023
• 3/83 – Haris Rauf vs Australia, Bengaluru, 2023
• 1/84 – Hasan Ali vs India, Manchester, 2019