Historic feat of Mohammad Nabi, completed 300 wickets in international cricket

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|24-10-2026

Delhi:Afghanistan's experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has achieved another major achievement in his 17-year long cricket career. On Friday, October 23, in the final of the tri-series against Zimbabwe in UAE, Nabi completed his 300 wickets in international cricket. He has become the second bowler of Afghanistan to do so. Before him, Rashid Khan had achieved this position.

In the final match played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Nabi needed only two wickets to reach this feat. He took 2 wickets for 25 runs in 10 overs and completed 300 wickets in international cricket.

After Rashid Khan, Nabi made a special record

Mohammad Nabi is now the second bowler for Afghanistan to take 300 wickets in international cricket. Rashid Khan is at the forefront in this list, who has 477 wickets in his name. After Nabi comes Mujeeb ur Rahman, who has taken 189 wickets.

Bowler who took the most wickets in international cricket for Afghanistan

bowler Wicket
Rashid Khan 477
mohammad nabi 300
mujeeb ur rehman 189

Nabi achieved this feat in his 339th international match.

He has bowled in 316 innings so far and his bowling average has been 30.95.

Nabi's brilliant performance in all three formats

Mohammad Nabi has taken wickets for Afghanistan in Test, ODI and T20 International cricket. His performance in ODIs has been the best. He has taken 181 wickets in this format. At the same time, he has 111 wickets in his name in T20 International. He has taken 8 wickets in test cricket.

FAQ

When did Mohammad Nabi complete 300 wickets in international cricket?

Mohammad Nabi completed his 300 international wickets in the tri-series final against Zimbabwe on 23 October 2026.

Who is the bowler who has taken the most international wickets for Afghanistan?

Rashid Khan is in first place with 477 wickets. Mohammad Nabi is at second place with 300 wickets and Mujeeb ur Rahman is at third place with 189 wickets.