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Shaheen Afridi Hits 100 WTC Wickets as Bangladesh Posts 301

5/9/2026

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Shaheen Shah Afridi became the first Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship on opening day.
Bangladesh were 301-4 at stumps with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring 101 at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
Mohammad Abbas claimed three wickets early on day two and finished with figures of 4-73.
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered 31 extras, including eight no-balls and 16 byes, despite early wicket of opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy.

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Shaheen Shah Afridi became the first Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship on opening day.
Bangladesh were 301-4 at stumps with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring 101 at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
Mohammad Abbas claimed three wickets early on day two and finished with figures of 4-73.
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered 31 extras, including eight no-balls and 16 byes, despite early wicket of opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy.