Adil Rashid has made history by becoming the first England spinner to take 200 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this incredible feat during the 2nd ODI match between England and Australia by dismissing Glenn Maxwell Ā¹ Ā². This milestone puts him alongside Darren Gough and James Anderson as the only England bowlers to have reached 200 ODI wickets Ā¹ Ā².
Rashid’s achievement is even more impressive considering it took him just 137 ODI matches to reach this landmark, making him the third-fastest spinner of all time to do so Ā¹. He’s only behind Saqlain Mushtaq and Shane Warne, who took 104 and 125 matches respectively Ā¹.
In terms of England’s leading ODI wicket-takers, Rashid now sits third behind James Anderson (269 wickets) and Darren Gough (234 wickets) Ā². His economical bowling and ability to pick up crucial wickets have been instrumental in England’s success.
Key Stats:
- 200 ODI Wickets: Adil Rashid becomes the first England spinner to achieve this feat Ā¹ Ā²
- 137 ODI Matches: Rashid reached the milestone in his 137th ODI match Ā¹
- Third-Fastest Spinner: Rashid is the third-fastest spinner to take 200 ODI wickets Ā¹
- England’s Leading Wicket-Takers: Rashid sits third behind James Anderson and Darren Gough Ā²