Shaheen Afridi’s Personal Information
Born on April 06, 2000. He is 24 years old. Shahid Afridi is his father-in-law, and Riaz Afridi is also his brother. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-handed bowler.
Start Career
Shaheen Shah Afridi started his career when he saw his brother playing tape-ball cricket in 2004. He was satisfied with his success, so his brother pushed him towards hardball. His brother introduced him to the Tatara Ground in Lindi Kotal, where he performed well and was selected for the Under-16 tour of Australia in 2015, where he played in the ODI and T20 series. He built on his success and became a good bowler for Pakistan.
T20 Innings
Batting Performance: Shaheen Shah Afridi played 27 T20 innings, scoring 211 runs with a highest score of 23 and an average of 12.13.
Bowling Performance: In T20Is, he has taken 102 wickets in 79 innings, averaging 22.12. His best bowling figures in T20Is are 4/22.
ODI Innings
Batting Performance: Shaheen Shah Afridi played 37 ODI innings, scoring 261 runs with an average of 13.05 and the highest score of 25 against England on November 11, 2023.
Bowling Performance: The bowling performance was in 59 ODI matches. He took 119 wickets and his bowling average is 23.14. His best bowling figure is 6/35 against Bangladesh on July 05, 2019.
Test Innings
Batting Performance: Shaheen Shah Afridi played 31 Test matches, scoring 249 on an average of 8.03, with the highest score being 29*.
Bowling Performance: In 31 Test matches, he took 116 wickets at an average of 27.88. His best Bowling figure is 6/51.
Highest Speed
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s maximum bowling speed is approximately 157 km/h (97.5 mph). It was recorded during a match in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, specifically against India on October 24, 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Captaincy Record
PSL: Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy record is particularly special, mainly in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). As the captain of Lahore Qalandars, he guided the team to two consecutive PSL titles in 2022 and 2023. Shaheen has a remarkable win-loss ratio of 2.43 in the PSL, with 17 wins in 25 matches. This makes him the most successful captain in PSL history in terms of win-loss ratio.
International: As for his international captaincy record, Shaheen was appointed as the T20I captain of Pakistan in 2022. However, I couldn’t find any clear information on his win-loss record in this format. However, it’s worth noting that he has been leading the team in the T20I series against New Zealand.
Total T20 Records
Bowling Record
| Total Match | 79 | |
| Total Innings | 79 | |
| Balls | 1714 | |
| Runs | 3235 | |
| Wickets | 102 | |
| Best Bowling Innings | 4/22 | |
| Best Bowling Match | 4/22 | |
| Average | 22.12 | |
| Economy rate | 7.90 | |
| Strike Rate | 16.8 | |
| 4 Wickets | 02 | |
| 5 wickets | 0 | |
| 10 wickets | 0 |
Batting Record
| Total Match | 79 | |
| Total Innings | 27 | |
| Not out | 10 | |
| Runs | 211 | |
| High Score | 23* | |
| Average | 12.41 | |
| Balls Faced | 174 | |
| Strike Rate | 121.26 | |
| 100s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 4s | 12 | |
| 6s | 15 | |
| Caught | 19 | |
| Stumped | 0 |
Total ODI Record
Bowling Record
| Total Match | 64 | |
| Total Innings | 63 | |
| Balls | 3288 | |
| Runs | 3095 | |
| Wickets | 127 | |
| Best Bowling Innings | 6/35 | |
| Best Bowling Match | 6/35 | |
| Average | 24.37 | |
| Economy rate | 5.64 | |
| Strike Rate | 25.8 | |
| 4 Wickets | 07 | |
| 5 wickets | 03 | |
| 10 wickets | 0 |
Batting Record
| Total Match | 64 |
| Total Innings | 37 |
| Not out | 17 |
| Runs | 261 |
| High Score | 25 |
| Average | 13.05 |
| Balls Faced | 310 |
| Strike Rate | 84.19 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 4s | 23 |
| 6s | 10 |
| Caught | 15 |
| Stumped | 0 |
Total Test Record
Bowling Record
| Total Match | 31 |
| Total Innings | 53 |
| Balls | 6162 |
| Runs | 3235 |
| Wickets | 116 |
| Best Bowling Innings | 6/51 |
| Best Bowling Match | 10/94 |
| Average | 27.88 |
| Economy rate | 3.14 |
| Strike Rate | 53.1 |
| 4 Wickets | 12 |
| 5 wickets | 04 |
| 10 wickets | 01 |
Batting Record
| Total Match | 31 |
| Total Innings | 41 |
| Not out | 10 |
| Runs | 249 |
| High Score | 29* |
| Average | 8.03 |
| Balls Faced | 556 |
| Strike Rate | 44.78 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 4s | 31 |
| 6s | 05 |
| Caught | 02 |
| Stumped | 0 |
League Performance
Pakistan Super League (PSL): He has played for Lahore Qalandars, leading them to their first PSL title in 2022 and again in 2023, becoming the first team to defend their title successfully. He was also the leading wicket-taker in the 2022 season.
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL): Afridi has played for Fortune Barishal, making his debut in December 2024.
T20 Blast: He has played for Hampshire, taking 6 wickets for 19 runs in one match, the best bowling figures at the Rose Bowl in T20 cricket.
Other Leagues: Afridi has also played in the Euro T20 Slam, Caribbean Premier League, and The Hundred.
Conclusion
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a phenomenal cricketer known for his exceptional pace, swing, and leadership. His impressive performances in international cricket and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have earned him widespread recognition. As captain, he led the Lahore Qalandars to two consecutive PSL titles. Afridi’s talent and dedication make him a standout player and a role model for aspiring cricketers.
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