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**Rashid Khan Reaches Milestone: Becomes First Afghan Bowler to Claim 200 ODI Wickets**
Abu Dhabi – Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has etched his name in cricketing history, becoming the first bowler from Afghanistan to reach 200 wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket. He achieved this milestone during the first ODI of the series against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.
Khan reached the landmark by dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh, trapping him leg before wicket (LBW) in the 29th over. He went on to take two more wickets in the match, finishing with a three-wicket haul.
While the achievement marks a significant moment for Afghan cricket, Khan is the 44th bowler overall to reach the 200 ODI wicket mark. He is also the second-fastest spinner to achieve this feat, reaching it in 115 matches, only behind Pakistan’s Saqlain Mushtaq, who did it in 104. Overall, he is the fifth fastest bowler in the world to the mark. Mitchell Starc of Australia holds the record at 102 matches.
Khan boasts an impressive ODI record, with 202 wickets in 115 matches at an average of 20.28 and an economy rate of 4.23. His best bowling performance is 7 wickets for 18 runs.
Beyond ODIs, Rashid Khan has been a consistent performer across all formats for Afghanistan, with 179 wickets in T20 Internationals and 45 in Test matches, bringing his total international wickets to 423.
His ability to reach 100 ODI wickets in just 44 matches remains a record among Test-playing nations, highlighting his impact on the sport.
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