KARACHI: Islamabad United pacer Faheem Ashraf hit a remarkable milestone during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 match against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Faheem took two wickets to reach 100 wickets in PSL history, becoming the fifth bowler to achieve the feat.
The right-arm pacer achieved the feat in his 89th PSL appearance, joining an elite list that includes Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Wahab Riaz and Shatab Khan.
Karachi Kings pacer Hasan Ali currently tops the all-time wickets list with 134 wickets from 96 matches, while Lahore Qalandars’ Shaheen Afridi is next with 132 wickets from 89 matches.
Former Peshawar Zalmi fast bowler Wahab Riaz is third with 113 wickets in 88 matches, while Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan is fourth with 112 wickets in 98 matches and is the only spinner in the top five.
Highest wicket takers in Pakistan Super League career:
- Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings) – 134 wickets
- Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars) – 132 wickets
- Wahab Riaz (Peshawar Zalmi) – 113 wickets
- Shadab Khan (Islamabad United) – 112 wickets
- Faheem Ashraf (Islamabad United) – 100 wickets
However, Faheem’s effort went in vain as Islamabad United’s winning streak came to an end following a defeat to the Kingsmen.
Kingsmen captain Marnus Labuschagne’s decision to field first, despite fighting contributions from New Zealand duo Devon Conway and Mark Chapman, restricted United to a modest 153/9 in 20 overs.
Conway scored a fluent 45 off 31 balls with 7 boundaries while Chapman added 42 off 30 balls. Sameer Minhas (22) and Mohammad Faik (18) were the only ones to reach double figures.
Debutant Asif Mehmood took four wickets with the bowling while Muhammad Ali took two wickets. Glenn Maxwell contributed a scalpel.
In reply, the Kingsmen chased down the 154-run target with ease, thanks to an unbeaten half-century from Lapuzagne, with four wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare.
The captain anchored the innings with 61 off 53 balls including 6 fours. He was well supported by Mas Sadaq (30) and Saeem Ayub (35), who had a decisive unbeaten stand with Glenn Maxwell, who scored 21 off nine balls.
Captain Chris Green and Faheem Ashraf took 2 wickets each for Islamabad United.