Naseem Shah’s brilliant spell propels him to unique ODI record
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 27, 2023
RAWALPINDI: Naseem Shah, the young fast bowler of the Pakistan national cricket team, bowled a brilliant spell against Blackcaps in the first One-Day International (ODI) match in Rawalpindi, which propels him to a unique ODI world record, ARY News reported on Thursday.
The young fast bowler has proved his mettle by bowling a brilliant spell in the first ODI against New Zealand taking two wickets for 29 runs in his ten overs spell and broke Matt Henry’s record of taking 19 wickets in the first six matches.
Double-strike ⚡@iNaseemShah closes out the innings with a bang 💥#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/YfcSKvmDal
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 27, 2023
The 19-year-old has set a new record by taking 20 wickets in his first six opening matches of his career. Naseem Shah also holds the record for most wickets in opening four and five matches leaving behind Imran Tahir, Ryan Harris, Zahoor Khan and Ibadat Hussain.
The record-breaking performance by Naseem Shah has earned him honors from cricket fans and experts around the world. The young bowler phenomenal bowling performace restrict Kiwi’s to 288 runs.
On target ⚡@iNaseemShah was accurate in his impressive spell upfront 💫#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/SxhMhtQAZM
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 27, 2023