Pakistan's performance in the T20 World Cup has not been anything special. The team has faced defeat against India and America. However, Pakistan's bowlers were once again in full form against Ireland. Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took two wickets in the first over. With this, he has registered his name in the special list of T20 International.
Third bowler to achieve this feat in T20I
In the match against Ireland, Shaheen Afridi has already taken two wickets in the first over. With this, he became the third highest wicket-taker in the first over in T20. He has left behind New Zealand legend Tim Southee. He has reached the third position in this list. Shaheen Shah Afridi has taken three wickets in this match against Ireland.
Most wickets in the first over in T20I
- Bilal Khan (Oman) – 24 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 18 wickets
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – 17 wickets
- Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 16 wickets
Afridi is back in form
Shaheen Shah Afridi has once again returned to his form against Ireland. Earlier, he had got only one wicket in two matches. In this match, he has taken three wickets for 22 runs.