Wasim Akram

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International Record

In his test career, Akram took 414 wickets (a Pakistani record, and 7th all time), at an excellent average of 23.62, and scored 2898 runs, at an average of 22.64. In one-day internationals Wasim was again a force to be reckoned with, taking a record 502 wickets in 356 appearances, scoring 3717 runs along the way.

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Akram is one of only three bowlers in history to achieve 2 hat-tricks in Test matches. This feat is also unique as it occured in successive Test matches (against Sri Lanka in 1999)! (The others are Hugh Trumble and Jimmy Matthews.) He also had 2 hat-tricks during his one-day international career. As of 11 September 2005, he is the leading player with most man of the match awards, with 17.

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Hat-tricks - Hugh Trumble - Jimmy Matthews

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