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How Many Wickets Has Shaheen Afridi Taken In The First Over In ODIs?

Akshita Patel

Shaheen Afridi creates new record of wickets in first over [Source: AP Photos]Shaheen Afridi creates new record of wickets in first over [Source: AP Photos]

Shaheen Afridi has built a reputation as one of the most lethal new-ball bowlers in modern cricket. The Pakistan phenomena has a unique record to his name with a total of 9 wickets taken in first over bowled in the ODI format, entering an elite list of Pakistan legends.

When Afridi made his debut for Pakistan as a teenager, he earned a lot of praise for his express pace and ability to swing both ways. Soon, he has made the first over a nightmare for batters across all formats. 

From getting out Rohit Sharma in the first over in the T20 World Cup to dismissing Will Young in a recent ODI game, Afridi’s dominance with the new ball in the powerplay remains unmatched. 

Wickets picked by Shaheen Afridi in the first over in ODI cricket

Since his international debut, Shaheen Afridi has been a consistent threat in the first over. As of now, he has claimed 9 wickets in the first over in ODI cricket. He became the joint second-highest wicket-taker in the first over in ODI cricket for Pakistan.

Previously Mohammad Irfan and Wasim Akram topped the list with 10 wickets in first over whereas Umar Gul also had 9 dismissals to his name in the first over.

Most wickets in first over for Pakistan in ODI

Players
Wickets
Mohammad Irfan10
Wasim Akram10
Shaheen Afridi9
Umar Gul
9

Afridi’s latest victim was Will Young. In the first ODI game against New Zealand, Pakistan bowled first with Shaheen Afridi silencing his doubters to dismiss Young on the fourth ball of his first over.

The ball pitched on a length and slightly outside off, tempted Young into a tentative poke. The resulting edge flew to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, who completed a sharp catch to his right. 

Afridi previously became the first bowler to pick 50 wickets in the first over in all forms of T20 cricket.

Pakistan reviewing Champions Trophy squad

Pakistan announced their squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 last week with a couple of notable omissions and inclusion. While Mohammad Rizwan is named captain, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf are frontline pacers. However, according to PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the selectors can review the squad as the deadline to make changes to the squad extends till February 12.