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Shaheen Shah Afridi Breaks Tim Southee's World Record for Most T20I Powerplay Wickets

Shaheen breaks Southee's record of most T20I wickets in powerplay. (Picture Credit: AFP, AP)

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News18•24-02-2026, 21:29

Shaheen Shah Afridi Breaks Tim Southee's World Record for Most T20I Powerplay Wickets

•Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed Tim Southee's record for most T20I powerplay wickets, reaching 59 wickets.
•He achieved this milestone during Pakistan's Super 8s match against England at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
•Afridi dismissed Phil Salt and Jos Buttler in the powerplay, both caught behind by Usman Khan.
•Tim Southee previously held the record with 58 powerplay wickets in his 126-match T20I career.
•Shaheen also equaled Haris Rauf's tally of 133 wickets for Pakistan in T20Is, now needing one more to become the sole leader.

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