Mohammad Nabi completed 300 international wickets for Afghanistan during the ODI Tri-Series final against Zimbabwe at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He finished with 2/25 in 10 overs, becoming only the second Afghan bowler to reach the mark after Rashid Khan. The milestone arrived in his 339th international match.
Nabi's 300-Wicket Milestone: The Core Numbers
Nabi needed two wickets before the tri-series final to reach 300. He delivered exactly that against Zimbabwe, with an economy rate of 2.50 across a full 10-over spell.
He reached the landmark in 316 bowling innings at an average of 30.95. That works out to roughly 0.95 wickets per innings bowled, or about 0.88 per match played.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Total international wickets | 300 |
| Matches played | 339 |
| Bowling innings | 316 |
| Bowling average | 30.95 |
| Final spell vs Zimbabwe | 2/25 in 10 overs |
| Economy in final spell | 2.50 |
Format-Wise Breakdown Of Nabi's Wickets
Nabi's tally is built mainly on white-ball cricket. ODIs account for 181 of his 300 wickets, with T20Is adding 111 and Tests only 8.
Share Of Wickets By Format
ODIs contribute about 60.3% of the total, while T20Is contribute roughly 37.0%. Tests make up the remaining 2.7%.
| Format | Wickets | Share Of Total |
|---|
| Tests | 8 | 2.7% |
| ODIs | 181 | 60.3% |
| T20Is | 111 | 37.0% |
| Total | 300 | 100% |
The split reflects how Afghanistan's international calendar has been weighted toward limited-overs formats during Nabi's career.
How Nabi Compares With Afghanistan's Leading Wicket-Takers
Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan's international wicket-takers with 477 wickets. Nabi sits second on 300, a gap of 177 wickets to the leader.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman is third with 189 wickets, 111 fewer than Nabi. Nabi's total is about 62.9% of Rashid's, while Mujeeb's is about 63.0% of Nabi's.
Afghanistan's Top Three International Wicket-Takers
| Rank | Bowler | Wickets | Gap To Nabi |
|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan | 477 | +177 |
| 2 | Mohammad Nabi | 300 | 0 |
| 3 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 189 | -111 |
The distribution shows a clear top tier of two bowlers above 300, followed by a notable drop to the next name on the list.
Longevity And All-Round Value
Nabi made his international debut in 2009 and has now played across more than 17 years. At 41, he continues to represent Afghanistan, which makes his output notable for sustained availability alone.
His contribution is not limited to bowling. Alongside 300 wickets, he has scored 6,343 runs, the most by any batter in Afghanistan's international history.
Career Snapshot
| Category | Figure |
|---|
| International debut | 2009 |
| Career span | 17+ years |
| Matches | 339 |
| Runs | 6,343 |
| Wickets | 300 |
| Current age | 41 |
Analytical Takeaway
Nabi's numbers point to consistency more than peak-season dominance. A 30.95 average over 316 innings is a steady return, and pairing it with the national record for runs makes his dual output unusual within Afghanistan's squad history.
His milestone also traces Afghanistan's progress from an emerging side to a competitive international team. With 8, 181 and 111 wickets across three formats, Nabi has contributed throughout that rise.