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Rashid Khan Creates History: Ireland made history with a brilliant bowling performance. Rashid took 6 wickets for 34 runs in 7.4 overs, becoming the first spinner in the world to take three six-wicket hauls in ODI cricket. Rashid opened his account against Ireland by dismissing Andrew Balbirnie and then dismissed Harry Tector, Benjamin Calitz, Curtis Campher, Jay Mundhra, and Byron McDonough.
Rashid Khan had previously taken six or more wickets in ODI cricket twice. He took 6/43 against Ireland on March 17, 2017. He then bowled brilliantly against the West Indies on June 9, 2017, taking 7/18. Now, with his 6/34 against Ireland, he has three six-wicket hauls to his name. Rashid made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2015 and has now played 121 ODIs.
Who holds the record for taking six wickets the most times?
Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis holds the record for taking six wickets five times in ODI cricket. Waqar took six or more wickets five times in his ODI career. Spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga, Imran Tahir, Shahid Afridi, Akila Dananjaya, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Ajantha Mendis have taken six wickets twice each. Rashid has now become the second bowler in the world, after Waqar Younis, to take six wickets more than once against the same team.
Afghanistan won by 92 runs
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI, thanks to Rashid Khan’s brilliant bowling. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 299/8 in 47 overs. In response, Ireland were all out for 207 in 33.2 overs. Rashid’s six wickets shattered the Irish batting line-up and played a key role in Afghanistan’s crucial victory in the five-match series.