ENG vs AUS: Adil Rashid creates history, becomes first-ever England spinner to bag this massive milestone in 2nd ODI against Australia

Adil Rashid made history by becoming the first England spinner to reach the 200-wicket milestone in ODIs. He achieved this feat during second ODI match between England and Australia.

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England bowler Adil Rashid (centre) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Glenn Maxwell during the 2nd ODI on September 21. (Getty)

England bowler Adil Rashid (centre) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Glenn Maxwell during the 2nd ODI on September 21. (Getty)

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Adil Rashid became the first England spinner to take 200 wickets in ODI.

Adil Rashid achieved this feat during second ODI between England vs Australia.

England are in a bid to bounce back after a disappointing loss in the first ODI against Australia. In the second ODI, played in Leeds, Harry Brook-led England's bowlers made a significant impact, dismissing Australia for a total of 270 runs on September 21.

 

Adil Rashid becomes first England spinner to take 200 ODI wickets

 

Adil Rashid played an instrumental role in England's bowling attack, claiming two wickets in his 10-over spell. Rashid's economical bowling, conceding just 42 runs, helped to restrict Australia's scoring rate. His wicket of Glenn Maxwell held particular significance as it marked his 200th ODI wicket, making him the first England spinner to achieve this milestone. Rashid, who made his ODI debut in 2009, is now playing his 137th ODI.

 

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James Anderson leads the list of England bowlers with the most ODI wickets, having dismissed 269 batsmen in 194 matches. Darren Gough follows with 234 wickets, and Adil Rashid is third with 201 wickets.

 

England's chase 271-run target

 

England are tasked with chasing a target of 271 runs in the second ODI of the series against Australia. The home team is without the services of Jos Buttler, and Harry Brook is leading the side. Australia's batting lineup was led by Mitchell Marsh, who scored a valuable 60 runs from 59 balls. Alex Carey provided a finishing touch to the innings, contributing 74 runs from 67 balls. Matthew Short and Travis Head made decent starts, adding 46 runs for the first wicket, but they were unable to convert their starts into substantial scores. In terms of England's bowling attack, Stuart Broad is at the fourth position with 178 wickets. Chris Woakes follows closely behind with 173 wickets. Notably, Adil Rashid is the only spinner in the top five list of England's leading ODI wicket-takers.

 

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Australia's Playing XI:

 

Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh(c), Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey(w), Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood


England's Playing XI:

 

 Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook(c), Jamie Smith(w), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Olly Stone, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid

 

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