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Shaheen Afridi creates history in PSL as captain

The 21-year-old left-arm fast bowler has led his team to 14 wins in 20 matches, giving him a phenomenal win percentage of 70.00

Shaheen Afridi creates history in PSL as captain PHOTO: Shafiq Malik

Lahore Qalanadars skipper, Shaheen Afridi, has become the most successful captain in the history of Pakistan Super League (PSL) in terms of win percentage. 

The 21-year-old left-arm fast bowler has led his team to 14 wins in 20 matches, giving him a phenomenal win percentage of 70.00.

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The left-arm pacer has been in excellent form this season, leading his franchise team to several crucial victories. 

The Qalandars are currently at the top of the table with six wins in seven matches, and has become the first team to qualify for playoffs.

Shaheen's record has also put him ahead of other successful PSL captains such as Mohammad Rizwan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfraz Ahmed, and Darren Sammy, who have all had impressive win percentages in the past.

Multan Sultans skipper, Mohammad Rizwan, is currently in second place with a win percentage of 67.7%. He has led his team to 10 wins in 15 matches, and his consistent performances as a captain and a player have been a key factor in his team's success.

Best win percentages for PSL captains (minimum 20 matches):

  • 70.0% – Shaheen Afridi
  • 67.7% – Mohammad Rizwan
  • 57.9% – Daren Sammy
  • 57.7% – Misbah-ul-Haq
  • 55.3% – Shadab Khan
  • 52.2% – Sohail Akhtar
  • 48.1% – Sarfaraz Ahmed
  • 46.8% – Imad Wasim
  • 46.4% – Wahab Riaz
  • 34.5% – Shoaib Malik