Jofra Archer breaks England ODI bowling record during Afghanistan clash

England pacer Jofra Archer etched his name into the record books during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, becoming the fastest bowler from his country to reach 50 ODI wickets.

Archer achieved the feat in his 30th match, surpassing James Anderson’s previous record of 31 games.

The 29-year-old reached the milestone in England’s Group B clash against Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

He struck in the fifth over, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz before removing Sediqullah Atal just four balls later. Archer continued his fiery spell, claiming a third wicket by sending Rahmat Shah back to the pavilion, making him the first England bowler to take three wickets inside the powerplay in Champions Trophy history.

Fastest to 50 ODI wickets for England

30 matches – Jofra Archer
31 matches – James Anderson
32 matches – Steve
33 matches – Steven Finn
34 matches – Stuart Broad, Darren Gough

Archer, who made his ODI debut in 2019, was a key member of England’s World Cup-winning squad the same year. The right-arm quick now boasts an impressive international record, with 42 Test wickets and 41 T20I scalps to his name.