Pakistan’s stand-in captain Shadab Khan created history by picking up his 100th Twenty20 International wicket during the third T20I against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Monday.
Alhamdulilah, It is an honour to become the first Pakistani men’s cricketer to take 100 T20I wickets. We couldn’t win the series but these youngsters will be future stars and make Pakistan proud InshAllah. #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/TMbpM2Ovrq
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) March 27, 2023
With three wickets under his belt, Khan became the first Pakistani bowler to reach the remarkable milestone, which was widely applauded on social media.
Shadab khan become the 1st Pakistani to took 100 wickets in T20Is. Never doubt him as an
— Hassan (@HassanAbbasian) March 27, 2023
All rounder. He is one of the imp pillar of our team 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yk117iw0Ad
Congratulations @76Shadabkhan on completing 💯 T20I wickets👏🏼✨#ShadabKhan
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) March 27, 2023
SHADAB KHAN at the Age of 24 , Yes 24 , BECOMES the 1st pakistani bowler ever to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals , Our best Allrounder Ruling , Shadab Khan The perfect Man you are . pic.twitter.com/yXnmzEp2Ay
— Cutiee (@youisthebecausw) March 27, 2023
100 T20I Wickets for Shadab Khan 🌟
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) March 27, 2023
Finally, in his element tonight pic.twitter.com/mrpzfjes0j
100 t20i wickets for shadab Khan he's unreal possibly the greatest spinner from Pakistan after Afridi in t20 cricket islu blood🔥🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/1ImcOcRMkh
— Mustafa (@Mustafasays_) March 27, 2023
Khan’s achievement puts him in an exclusive club of only seven bowlers worldwide who have taken 100 T20I wickets, including Tim Southee, Shakib Al Hasan, Rashid Khan, Ish Sodhi, Lasith Malinga, and Mustafizur Rahman.
100 T20I Wickets for Shadab Khan … Congrats Shady ❤️🥳 pic.twitter.com/CLFYiiYvvr
— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakarSays_) March 27, 2023
It is worth noting that Pakistan women’s team all-rounder Nida Dar has also taken 100 wickets in T20I cricket.
Pakistan’s victory in the third T20I prevented a series whitewash against Afghanistan in Sharjah. Despite losing the first two matches, Pakistan put up a solid performance defending their bowlers’ total of 183 runs to defeat their opponents by 66 runs to win the series 2-1.
The team’s impressive display showcased their skill and determination, and fans are no doubt eager to see what they do in the future.
