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**Rashid Khan Achieves Historic Milestone in First ODI Against Bangladesh**
**Abu Dhabi, UAE** – Afghanistani star all-rounder Rashid Khan etched his name in the history books during the first One Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Khan became the first Afghanistani cricketer to take 200 wickets in the ODI format, reaching the milestone with a stellar bowling performance.
Bangladesh, batting first, were bowled out for 221 in 48.5 overs. Rashid Khan was the pick of the Afghan bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for just 38 runs in his 10 overs, boasting the best economy rate (3.80) among his teammates.
Reaching the milestone of 200 ODI wickets, Rashid Khan expressed his pride: “I am very proud, it is a big achievement, and I will keep trying my best to contribute for Afghanistan. It took 10 years to get to 200 wickets, and I am happy and proud.” He also noted the spin-friendly conditions and emphasized the need for his team to play positive cricket.
Azmatullah Omarzai also contributed significantly with 3 wickets, while G. Ghafari and N. Kharote took one wicket each. Bangladesh’s captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the top scorer with 60 runs, followed by Towhid Hridoy who contributed 56 runs.
**Afghanistan’s leading ODI wicket-takers:**
1. Rashid Khan – 202
2. Mohammad Nabi – 176
3. Dawlat Zadran – 115
4. Mujeeb Ur Rahman – 101
5. Gulbadin Naib – 74
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