Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Pakistani left-arm fast bowler, has made a name for himself in India- Pakistan matches since he started playing. He’s known for getting the new ball to swing and taking early wickets. He’s become a key player in these pressure-filled games.
From World Cups to Asia Cups, Shaheen has bowled spells that have shaped these games. Let’s check his stats and how he’s done against India in ODIs, T20Is and the Asia Cup from 2018 to 2025.
Shaheen Afridi vs India ODI stats and records
| Matches | Overs | Maidens | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 40.0 | 2 | 9 | 4/35 | 29.55 | 6.65 | 26.6 | 1 | 0 |
Shaheen has played 5 ODIs against India, taking 9 wickets with an average of 29.55. His best of 4/35 was in an Asia Cup match where he broke India’s top order.
His economy rate of 6.65 is a bit high but that’s because he bowls aggressively especially with the new ball in the Powerplays.
Shaheen Afridi vs India T20I Stats and Records
| Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3/31 | 21.67 | 8.13 | 16.0 |
In T20 Internationals, Afridi has played 2 matches against India. His 3/31 in the 2021 T20 World Cup was a game-changer, dismissing Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, a dream for any fast bowler.## Shaheen Afridi in Asia Cup vs India
Shaheen has played in two Asia Cup tournaments against India (2018 and 2023) and was in the squad in 2022 but missed it due to an injury.
Shaheen Afridi Asia Cup stats and Records vs India
| Year | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Best Figures | Performances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 2/38 | Took early wickets, decent economy |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | 35 | 4/35 | Got Rohit, Kohli, Pandya and Jadeja |
In Asia Cup 2023, Shaheen bowled well, took 4/35 and got some of India’s best batters. His inswinger to get Rohit Sharma out and the ball that got Kohli’s wickets were moments.
Why Shaheen Afridi Matters in India-Pakistan Matches
Shaheen’s aggression, control and ability to perform when it matters make him one of Pakistan’s best players. His ability to stop partnerships and take wickets in the first few overs has given Pakistan an advantage many times.
Match-winner: Shaheen’s early wickets can change the game.
Performs under pressure: His spells in T20 World Cup 2021 and Asia Cup 2023 were high-pressure.
Consistent threat: Even when he’s not taking wickets, he makes it hard for batters to score.
