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Afridi becomes highest wicket taker in T20 cricket

Pakistan send back three Zimbabwean batsmen to pavilion | Thenewstribe.com

DUBAI: Skipper Pakistani T20 side Shahid Afridi on Friday became the Highest wicket taker in Twenty20 cricket.

According to details, Shahid Afridi achieved this milestone in the 2nd match of 3 match series against England which Pakistan lost by just 3 runs.

The 35-year-old all-rounder took 3 English wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Dubai. He now has 86 wickets in as many matches.

He removed England’s top three batsmen Jason Roy, Alex Hales and James Vince in his four-over spell by giving away only 15 runs.

Pakistani magician Saeed Ajmal is on the second slot with 85 wickets, where Pakistani yorkerman Umar Gul is 3rd in the list with 83 wickets.

Malinga and Mendis on 4th and 5th slot with 73 and 66 wickets respectively.

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