Shakib Al Hasan becomes fastest to 5000 runs and 250 wickets in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday turned into the quickest to 5000 runs and 250 wickets in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Shakib completed the rare feat all through the ICC World Cup fit in opposition to South Africa at Kennington Oval in London.

The 32-year-old wiped clean up Proteas opener Aiden Markram (45) in the 20th over to reach the 250-wicket mark.


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The World no.1 all-rounder, who already has 5,717 runs finished the achievement in his 199th ODI for Bangladesh.

Abdul Razzaq (258 ODIs), Shahid Afridi (273 ODIs) of Pakistan, Jacques Kallis of South Africa (296 ODIs) and Sanath Jayasuriya (304 ODIs) are the other all-rounders to have completed the landmark in the 50-over format.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh additionally opened their 2019 World Cup campaign with a 21-run win in opposition to South Africa.


Batting first after losing the toss, Bangladesh posted a daunting 331-run goal in opposition to South Africa.


Experienced duo of Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib (75) played impressive knocks, serving to Bangladesh publish a challenging total.


In answer, South Africa may just best manage 309/eight in 50 overs.


South Africa suffered their second consecutive defeat of the 2019 World Cup and can subsequent play India in Southampton on June 5.
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