In the recent World Cup 2023 clash against New Zealand in Bangalore, Hasan Ali showcased his prowess by reaching the milestone of 100 wickets in ODIs. The fast bowler achieved this feat in his 66th match, making him the sixth fastest Pakistani seamer to reach the landmark.
In a crucial match against Kane Williamson’s New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Hasan dismissed Devon Conway in the 11th over. Opting to field first, Hasan bowled a short delivery, prompting Conway to go for a pull shot. However, Conway gloved the ball to the keeper Mohammad Rizwan, who made a simple catch. Notably, Conway did not even wait for the on-field umpire to raise his finger.
Hasan Ali’s impressive performance earned him a spot in the playing XI against New Zealand, replacing Usama Mir. Before this match, Hasan had already secured eight wickets from five games, including a notable four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.
List of the fastest Pakistani seamers to reach the 100-wicket milestone:
| Bowler | Matches |
|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 51 |
| Saqlain Mushtaq | 53 |
| Waqar Younis | 59 |
| Shoaib Akhtar | 60 |
| Naved-ul-Hasan | 65 |
| Hasan Ali | 66 |
Hasan Ali’s inclusion in Pakistan’s squad for the World Cup 2023 came after Naseem Shah suffered a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup Super Four match against India at the R Premadasa Stadium.
As Pakistan strives to secure a place in the playoffs, the team faced challenges with four consecutive losses against India, Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa after initial victories against Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Captain Babar Azam, despite scoring three fifties, has struggled to find his best form. Meanwhile, Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the top spot in the ODI bowlers’ rankings after taking 16 wickets in his first seven matches.
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