Tue Dec 17 16:11:06 UTC 2024: ## Shaheen Afridi on Cusp of Surpassing Wasim Akram’s South Africa Wicket Record
**Paarl, South Africa** – Pakistan’s pace bowler Shaheen Afridi is poised to break a long-standing record held by legendary Wasim Akram during the three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting Tuesday at Boland Park. Afridi currently has 25 wickets against South Africa in 45 innings, just four shy of Akram’s impressive tally of 48 wickets in 31 innings. This would make Afridi the third most successful Pakistani bowler against South Africa.
Pakistan will be looking to rebound from a recent T20I series whitewash at the hands of South Africa. The ODI series presents an opportunity for the visitors, led by Mohammad Rizwan, to turn the tables on their hosts. Afridi’s potential record-breaking performance adds a significant layer of excitement to the highly anticipated series.
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