LAHORE – Islamabad United skipper Shadab Khan crossed another milestone ashe becomes the most successful spinner in the history of the country’sflagship tournament.
The right-handed batsman achieved the latest feat in the 14th over ofQuetta’s innings when he got the wicket of James Vince.
Taking the 62nd wicket in the history of the Pakistan Super League, Khansurpassed Muhammad Nawaz who had taken 61 wickets in 66 games. Meanwhile,Gladiators’ all-rounder has been ruled out of PSL due to a foot injury andthus has no chance to reclaim his position.
The 23-year-old has played 58 PSL matches so far, all for United’s, tobecome the most successful spinner in the tournament.
On the other hand, Proteas star, Imran Tahir – who is in Sultan’s squad –has taken 49, while star player Shahid Afridi has taken 47 PSL wickets inhistory.Top wicket-takers (spinners)
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– Shadab Khan (IU): 63 wickets in 58 innings – Mohammad Nawaz (QG): 61 wickets in 66 innings – Imran Tahir (MS): 49 wickets in 32 innings – Shahid Afridi (PZ/KK/MS/QG): 47 wickets in 51 innings – Imad Wasim (KK): 38 wickets in 59 innings
Two other bowlers have taken more wickets than Shadab Khan in thetournament. Wahab Riaz got 96 and Hassan Ali took 78 but they are both fastbowlers.
Despite Khan’s feat in PSL7, the Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United byfive wickets on Saturday. Shadab led squad contrived to lose a humdinger ofa high-scoring contest to Quetta Gladiators with three balls to spare.
