Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Achieves Historic Cricket Milestone with Three Six-Wicket Hauls in ODIs Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star spinner, has etched his name into cricket history by becoming the first bowler to take six wickets in three One Day International (ODI) matches. The achievement came during Afghanistan's second ODI against Ireland, where he claimed six wickets for 34 runs in 7.4 overs. This marks his third such feat in ODI cricket, surpassing the previous record held by Pakistan's Waqar Younis, who had managed to take six wickets in an ODI on five occasions. Rashid's latest performance against Ireland followed two earlier milestones. In 2017, he achieved a six-wicket haul against Ireland, and later that year, he repeated the feat against the West Indies. This third success solidifies his position as the first spinner to accomplish the feat three times in ODI history. His ability to consistently deliver under pressure has positioned him as a key figure in Afghanistan's cricketing narrative. The record for the most six-wicket hauls in ODIs remains with Waqar Younis, who holds the distinction of achieving the feat five times. In the spin bowling category, Rashid Khan ranks second, with two other bowlers—Vishnu Vardhan (2) and India's Ashish Nehra (2)—following him. Meanwhile, in the pace bowling category, Waqar Younis is second, trailing only Trent Boult (2) in the rankings. Rashid's dominance in ODIs is further highlighted by his overall record. To date, he has recorded seven instances of five-wicket hauls in ODIs, with five of these coming in Test matches and two in T20 internationals. His consistency across formats underscores his versatility as a bowler. The recent ODI against Ireland was a testament to Rashid's impact on the game.#rashid_khan #afghanistan #ireland #wicket #odi
