Shaheen Afridi Becomes Youngest Bowler to Pick a Five-Wicket Haul in World Cup History, Also Achieves Best Bowling Figures for Pakistan in a WC Match; Overhauls Shahid Afridi

Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi now becomes the youngest bowler to pick a five-wicket haul in Cricket World Cup history. The youngster achieved the feat against Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019) at the oceanic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Afridi (19 years 90 days) broke the record of Kenya’s Collins Obuya (21 years 212 days). Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.

Obuya, a leg-break bowler, scalped 5/24 in his quota of ten overs against Sri Lanka during the 2003 edition of the Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Afridi apparently is playing in his first World Cup. He has previously represented Pakistan in the U-19 World Cup as well.

Interestingly, Afridi did not feature in the first few games in this World Cup for Pakistan and played his CWC19 match against Australia. In five matches, Afridi picked 16 wickets and impressed one and all with his bowling. Indian Fans Troll Sarfaraz Ahmed As Pakistan Fail to Reach 500-Run Mark During PAK vs BAN CWC 2019 Match, Check Out Funny Memes.

The 19-year-old pacer ended with figures of 6/35 and registered best bowling figures by a Pakistan bowler in World Cup history, interestingly surpassing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi's 5/16 against Canada in 2011 World Cup.

Meanwhile, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 94 runs to register their fourth consecutive win in the CWC 2019. Sadly, Pakistan cannot go further in the CWC 2019 as New Zealand qualifies for the next round on better Net Run-Rate. Pakistan Out of Cricket World Cup 2019, New Zealand Confirm Spot in Semi-Finals; Finish Fourth on CWC19 Points Table.

Afridi made his ODI debut last year against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. He has represented Pakistan across all the formats. In 19 ODIs, the youngster has thus far picked 40 wickets.

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