Shaheen Afridi's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shaheen Afridi. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Shaheen Shah Afridi is a prominent Pakistani international cricketer, known for his left-arm fast bowling. He currently captains Pakistan's ODI team and previously led the T20I team. Afridi debuted internationally in 2018 and earned the prestigious ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award in 2021, a first for Pakistan. He captained the Lahore Qalandars to victory in the Pakistan Super League in 2022, 2023 and 2025, making him the first captain to win three titles.

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2018: Rising Star of the U-19 Cricket World Cup

Following Pakistan's matches in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Shaheen Afridi as the rising star of the squad.

July 2019: Youngest Bowler with a Five-Wicket Haul in World Cup

On July 5, 2019, Shaheen Afridi became the youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a World Cup match, finishing with figures of 6/35 against Bangladesh. These were also the best bowling figures by a bowler for Pakistan in a World Cup match.

December 2019: First Five-Wicket Haul in Test Cricket

In December 2019, during the second Test match against Sri Lanka, Shaheen Afridi took his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

September 2020: Hat-trick and Best Bowling Figures at Rose Bowl

On September 20, 2020, in the final round of group matches in the T20 Blast, Shaheen Afridi took a hat-trick and four wickets in four balls, finishing with match figures of 6/19 and recording the best ever bowling figures at the Rose Bowl in T20 cricket.

October 2020: Second Five-Wicket Haul in T20s

On October 2, 2020, Shaheen Afridi took his second five-wicket haul in three T20 games, with figures of 5/20 in the 2020–21 National T20 Cup. Three days later, Afridi took another five-wicket haul, with 5/21 in the match against Sindh.

August 2021: Player of the Match against West Indies

In August 2021, during the second Test of the tour of West Indies, Shaheen Afridi was declared Player of the Match as he took 10 for 94, the best match figures by a Pakistan fast bowler since Mohammad Asif in 2006.

2021: ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

In 2021, Shaheen Shah Afridi was named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year, becoming the first Pakistani to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

January 2022: ICC Cricketer of the Year

In January 2022, Shaheen Afridi was named the Cricketer of the Year by the International Cricket Council. He took 78 wickets in 36 international matches in 2021.

July 2022: Honorary DSP Rank in KP Police

In July 2022, Shaheen Afridi was made an honorary Deputy Superintendent of the Police (DSP) rank in the KP Police as a goodwill ambassador.

2022: PSL Title with Lahore Qalandars

In 2022, Shaheen Afridi led Lahore Qalandars to a Pakistan Super League title.

2022: PSL Victory and Leading Wicket-Taker

Under Shaheen Afridi's captaincy, Lahore Qalandars won the 2022 PSL, making him the youngest captain to win a T20 league. He also ended the tournament as the leading wicket-taker.

November 2023: Top of ICC ODI Bowling Rankings & T20I Captain Appointment

In November 2023, Shaheen Afridi rose to the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings for the first time and was appointed as T20I captain after Babar Azam resigned.

2023: Second PSL Title with Lahore Qalandars

In 2023, Shaheen Afridi led Lahore Qalandars to their second Pakistan Super League title.

November 2024: Returned to Top of ICC ODI Bowling Rankings

In November 2024, Shaheen Afridi reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI bowling rankings after a series of strong white-ball performances.

December 2024: 100 T20I Wickets

In December 2024, Shaheen Afridi completed 100 T20I wickets against South Africa, becoming the third Pakistani to reach the mark. He was also the first Pakistani to reach 100 wickets in all three formats of international cricket and the youngest bowler to do so.

October 2025: Afridi's Performance and Captaincy in South Africa Series

In October 2025, during the home series against South Africa, Shaheen Afridi showcased his skills by taking crucial wickets in both Test and T20I matches. In the first Test, he exploited reverse swing to claim four wickets. On 20 October 2025, he was appointed as the ODI captain of the Pakistan team. In the third T20I, his new ball spell of 3/26, including two wickets in the first over, significantly impacted the game. As captain, Afridi led Pakistan to a historic ODI series victory against South Africa at home, demonstrating strategic leadership.