Bilal Khan Creates History with Fastest 100 ODI Wickets
Oman cricket team’s fast bowler, Bilal Khan, has made history in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two. In a match against Namibia on July 24, the 37-year-old delivered an impressive performance, taking 3 wickets for 50 runs in his 10 overs. This achievement has made him the world’s fastest fast bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket. Overall, Bilal is now the third fastest bowler to achieve this milestone in ODI history
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Ranking Among the Fastest 100 ODI Wicket-Takers
Bilal Khan joins an elite group of bowlers with this record. Nepal’s spinner Sandeep Lamichhane holds the top spot, having taken 100 wickets in just 42 matches. Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, follows closely, achieving the feat in 44 matches. Bilal Khan reached his 100th wicket in his 49th match, surpassing Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, who took 100 wickets in 51 matches.
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Match Recap: Oman vs Namibia
In the match against Namibia, Oman won the toss and chose to field first. Namibia managed to score 196 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 50 overs. Bilal Khan’s stellar bowling was instrumental in restricting Namibia to this total. Oman chased the target of 197 runs efficiently, securing the win with the loss of 6 wickets in 49.1 overs. Captain Aqib Ilyas led the team with a match-winning innings of 68 runs.
Bilal Khan’s historic achievement highlights his exceptional skill and dedication to the game, solidifying his place among the top bowlers in ODI cricket. This milestone not only brings pride to Oman cricket but also adds an exciting chapter to Bilal Khan’s career.
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