Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi achieved a major milestone in his illustrious career during the ODI Tri-Series final against Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, October 23. The veteran spinner completed 300 international wickets, becoming only the second Afghanistan bowler to reach the landmark after Rashid Khan.
Nabi marked the achievement with a clever delivery that resulted in a spectacular stumping by wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, highlighting the pair’s sharp understanding and execution.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s stumping helps Mohammad Nabi get his 300th wicket
The landmark dismissal came in the 29th over of Zimbabwe’s innings when Nabi bowled to Wesley Madhevere. The experienced off-spinner dragged his delivery shorter, and the ball turned sharply into the batter, who had advanced down the track in an attempt to play his shot. Madhevere was beaten on the inside edge, with the ball deflecting off his front pad towards the slip cordon.
Gurbaz reacted swiftly, collecting the ball from well outside off stump before whipping off the bails in a flash. Madhevere was stranded outside his crease and had no chance of getting back in time. The dismissal was recorded as Madhevere stumped Gurbaz bowled Nabi for three off six deliveries. It also secured Nabi’s 300th international wicket, making the moment particularly memorable for the Afghanistan veteran.
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𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐢! 🙌👏
A Massive Milestone for the President! 🚩#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam | #ThreeTeamsOneSpirit pic.twitter.com/7CmTJNnFA8
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 23, 2026
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Nabi joins Rashid Khan in Afghanistan’s 300-wicket club
Nabi entered the final needing two wickets to reach the milestone and delivered an impressive performance, finishing with figures of 2/25 in his 10 overs. His achievement placed him alongside Rashid as the only Afghanistan bowler to have taken 300 international wickets. Nabi’s wickets have come across all three international formats. He has claimed eight wickets in Test cricket, 181 in ODIs and 111 in T20Is, underlining his longevity and versatility as an international all-rounder.
At 41, Nabi continues to contribute to Afghanistan cricket after a career spanning more than 17 years. He has also scored 6,343 international runs, making him Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in international cricket history. With his experience, consistency and contributions with both bat and ball, Nabi remains one of Afghanistan’s most influential cricketers. Reaching 300 international wickets in a major final adds another significant achievement to his remarkable career.
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