captain of pakistan Babar Azam Shahid Afridi has joined an unwanted list as the duo now share the record of being out for the most number of ducks in T20 Internationals for Pakistan, having been dismissed eight times each without opening the account.
Babar Azam reached an unfortunate destination in Rawalpindi.
during First T20I against South Africa In Rawalpindi, Babar was out for a duck – his eighth in 122 innings. This latest dismissal equaled Shahid Afridi’s tally of eight zeroes, although Afridi reached the figure in just 90 innings, making him the fastest of the two to reach the figure.
Despite this rare blemish, Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most consistent and prolific T20 batsmen, setting several records for runs and fifties. However, his latest duck has sparked discussion on social media about his recent form.
Pakistan’s T20I duck leaders: Umar Akmal still on top
When it comes to most wickets in T20Is for Pakistan, Umar Akmal leads the charts with 10 wickets, followed by young opener Saeem Ayub, who has nine to his name. Babar and Shahid are joint third with eight wickets, while Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez are second with seven wickets each.
Most zero for Pakistan in T20 International
- Umar Akmal: 10
- Sam Ayub: 9
- Babar Azam: 8
- Shahid Afridi: 8
- Kamran Akmal: 7
- Mohammad Hafeez: 7
The list underlines how Pakistan’s top talents – often known for their explosive batting – have sometimes fallen victim to the unpredictable nature of the shortest format.
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A reminder of the unpredictability of the game
While such records may seem negative, they reflect the unpredictable and fast-paced nature of T20 cricket. From Shahid Afridi’s fearless stroke play to Babar Azam’s brilliant timing, both the players have thrilled millions and also shown that every great batsman faces challenging moments.
As Pakistan continues its T20I campaign against South Africa, all eyes will be on Babar – not on his void, but on how he bounces back, as great players before him have done.
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