Scotland’s All-Time Leading Wicket-Takers
A historic moment in Scottish cricket as Safyaan Sharif equals Majid Haq’s record
Scottish cricket has reached a significant milestone as pace bowler Safyaan Sharif has drawn level with Majid Haq as Scotland’s all-time leading wicket-taker in international cricket. Both bowlers now share the top spot with an impressive 258 wickets each.
Record Alert!
Safyaan Sharif has matched Majid Haq’s record of 258 wickets to become joint-highest wicket-taker for Scotland.
This achievement marks a historic moment in Scottish cricket history, showcasing the talent and consistency of these remarkable bowlers over their careers. The competition at the top of the leaderboard remains fierce, with several players closely following these two record holders.
The Top Five Wicket-Takers
Majid Haq
Joint 1stThe off-spinner held the record alone for years with his consistent performances across formats, serving as a mainstay of the Scottish bowling attack for over a decade.
Safyaan Sharif
Joint 1stThe match-winning pace bowler has now equaled Haq’s record with his recent performances. Known for his death bowling, Sharif continues to be a key player for Scotland.
Craig Wright
The former captain and all-rounder sits just two wickets behind the leaders, having been a consistent performer for Scotland.
Mark Watt
The left-arm spinner has been rising through the ranks quickly and is expected to challenge the top positions in coming years.
John Blain
The former fast bowler rounds out the top five with his impressive tally from his international career.
The Record Chase
The competition for Scotland’s leading wicket-taker has been intense in recent years. Majid Haq had held the record alone since his retirement, but Safyaan Sharif’s consistent performances have seen him steadily close the gap.
| Position | Player | Wickets | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Majid Haq | 258 | Off-spinner |
| 1 | Safyaan Sharif | 258 | Fast bowler |
| 3 | Craig Wright | 256 | All-rounder |
| 4 | Mark Watt | 207 | Left-arm spinner |
| 5 | John Blain | 188 | Fast bowler |
With Mark Watt being the youngest in the top five at just 27 years old, the record is likely to see more changes in the coming years as the current players continue their international careers.
What This Achievement Means
Safyaan Sharif’s achievement in matching Majid Haq’s record is testament to his skill, longevity, and importance to the Scottish cricket team. The fact that three players are within two wickets of each other at the top shows the competitive nature of Scottish cricket.
Did You Know?
Majid Haq and Safyaan Sharif represent different bowling disciplines – Haq was an off-spinner while Sharif is a pace bowler. This shows the diversity in Scotland’s successful bowling attacks over the years.
As Scotland continues to make progress in international cricket, with more opportunities to play against top nations, these records are likely to be broken again. However, the achievements of these bowlers will always hold a special place in Scottish cricket history.