In an awe-inspiring performance, Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi shattered the world record for the most wickets taken in a T20I match against Bangladesh on Tuesday. The left-armer scalped six wickets for 22 runs, surpassing the previous record of five wickets held by Ajantha Mendis and Rashid Khan.
Afridi's record-breaking feat came at a crucial juncture in the match, as Bangladesh were threatening to chase down Pakistan's imposing total of 191 runs. Afridi dismissed the top four Bangladeshi batsmen, including the dangerous Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad, to derail their chase.
Afridi's scintillating performance was also notable for its accuracy and consistency. He bowled a tight line and length throughout his spell, and rarely gave away any loose deliveries. He also picked up his wickets through a variety of means, including bowling deliveries that seamed away from the right-handers and spun back in sharply to the left-handers.
Afridi's world record performance is a testament to his incredible talent and skill. He is one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket at the moment, and his performance against Bangladesh is sure to further cement his reputation as one of the best bowlers of the modern era.
Afridi's performance was widely praised by cricket fans and pundits alike. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram called Afridi a "special talent" and said that he had the potential to be one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
"Shaheen Afridi is a special talent," Akram said. "He has the pace, the swing, and the seam. He is also very intelligent and knows how to bowl to different batsmen. I believe he has the potential to be one of the greatest bowlers of all time."
Afridi's world record performance is a proud moment for Pakistan cricket. He is the first Pakistani bowler to achieve this feat, and his performance is sure to inspire future generations of cricketers.