Published: Oct 23, 2017, 04:53 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 23, 2017, 04:53 PM (IST)
Mohammad Aamer‘s injury surely was one of the biggest blows for Pakistan in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. However, it probably turned to a blessing in disguise for the hosts, as Aamer’s replacement, a 23-year-old Usman Khan picked up 4 wickets in his first three overs. He bagged a total of 5 wickets in first five overs of his spell, reducing Sri Lanka to 20 for 5. Following the amazing spell of the left-arm pacer, Twitter was flooded with praises of the bowler. On his debut, he had picked up one wicket only, that of opponent captain Upul Tharanga.
Since Chaminda Vaas, who bagged a fifer off 16 deliveries, Usman picked up the fastest fifer in ODIs since 2001. ICC tweeted about it, along with a video of Vaas’ spell:
21 balls it took @Usmanshinwari6 for his fifer – only two have done it faster since 2001, Vaas in 2003 against Bangladesh taking just 16! pic.twitter.com/IkEaEgyx9s
— ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2017
It’s taken just 3.2 overs – Usman Khan has his maiden 5 wicket haul! Congratulations! #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/dSWCFhnCtP
— ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2017
However, facts say, Timm van der Gugten bagged the second fastest fifer:
Quickest five-for in ODIs since 2001:
16 balls Vaas v Ban, 2003
20 balls Van der Gugten v Can 2013
21 balls Usman Khan v SL Today— ESPNcricinfo stats (@ESPNcric_stats) October 23, 2017
However, he has entitled other records after his name
Bowlers to take 4 wickets in first 4 overs of an ODI inns (their first 2 overs) since 2001:
Vaas v Ban, 2003 WC
Usman v SL, Today#PakvSL— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 23, 2017
Even Sri Lanka players could not help but praised the effort
5 Wicket form 20 Balls… Phenomenal bowling from Usman Khan with new ball..Congrats for your 1st 5 wicket haul #SLvsPAK
— Dimuth Karunaratne (@IamDimuth) October 23, 2017
Here’s a young brigade of bowlers that is impressing everyone with their talent
M Amir 25 yrs old
Hasan Ali 23
Junaid Khan 27
Usman Khan 23
Raees 26
Shadab khan 19
This is a world class bowling unit…favorite for CWC19— Jasveer Singh Kharra (@imjsk27) October 23, 2017
Excellent and fantastic bowling by Usman Khan Shinwari.He Is unplayable for Sri Lankan batsmen at Sharjah.
— Syed Yahya Hussaini (@SYahyaHussaini) October 23, 2017
Ladies and Gentlemen…..
Round of Applause
One and Only Usman Khan The Shinwari#PakvsSL #PakvSL pic.twitter.com/4Kxct4svuB— Mmmm… (@Waqas_amjad) October 23, 2017
Usman Khan Shinwari. Another eye opener for those who deny the impact of 2 seasons of #PSL#PakvsSL
— SEMI (@SEMIABBASI1) October 23, 2017
Phenomenal bowling from Usman Khan, has already taken 4 wkts n the spell’s not over yet #SLvsPAK
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) October 23, 2017
What is in the water in Pakistan? So many left-armers! Junaid, Usman Khan, Rahat, Mohammed Amir, Wahab just off the top of my head #PakvsSL
— Daniel Beswick (@DBeswick13) October 20, 2017
Pakistan have won the first four matches and are eyeing a 5-0 white wash in this ODI series.
