Young Pakistani left -handed batsman Sam Ayub has set an unwanted record in international cricket, as he has created 6 ducks in his last 20 T20 Internationals. No other batsman in the world gave more ducks in the calendar year than Sam Ayub.
Pakistan bounced back in the competition with a stunning victory against Sri Lanka, despite its defeat against India in the first Super -4 match. They are currently playing against Bangladesh, and stability is important for both teams, as the winner will be a square square against India in the Asia Cup final.
Litton Das once again recalled the important Asia Cup stability against Pakistan as Ali continues to lead the tigers of Ali Bengal. However, Bangladesh bowlers have given Asian rivals a surprising start.
Saim Ayub has the most ducks as a batsman in a calendar year
Pakistan’s left -handed batsman Sam Ayub recorded his name in history books by equalizing the record of scoring the T20I duck in a calendar year. The young man of Karachi has already made three ducks in a row in the Asia Cup group stage games.
In a recent game against Bangladesh, which was a decisive game from Pakistan’s perspective, the batsman has once again disappointed his management. Ayub has failed both as a opener and not. 3 batsmen in the competition.
Most ducks in T20 International:
Richard Nagarwa – Zimbabwe – 6 ducks in 2024
Saim Ayub – Pakistan – 6 Duck in 2025
Ashirwad Mujarabani – Zimbabwe – 5 ducks in 2024
Regis Chakabva – Zimbabwe – 5 Duck in 2022
Sanju Samson – India – 5 ducks in 2024
Hasan Nawaz – Pakistan – 5 Duck in 2025
Sim with the fourth duck in the 2025 Asia Cup, Sim Ayub, is now second in the unwanted list of Pakistani cricketers
The 23 -year -old cricketer has made three ducks in a group stage games from Group A, and now made his fourth duck against Bangladesh in the final Super -4 game. He left for a three -ball duck on Thursday’s encounter.
Overall, in 20 matches, Pakistan’s batsmen have 6 ducks. Sam went out against Oman and then against India for Golden Duck. However, he made ducks against the United Arab Emirates and now against Bangladesh.
In the list of Pakistan batsmen, Sam now has the most ducks, who leave Omar Akmal behind. Omar played in 84 matches and finished his career with 10 ducks. On the other hand, Sam has 9 ducks out of 47 matches.
Pakistan dumped due to loss of initial wickets against Bangladesh
In a winning game in the Asia Cup, Pakistan lost the initial wickets of opener Sahibzada Farhan and first-down batter Sam Ayub. Powerplay with two wickets in two overs, he was already on the back leg.
To add his concern, leg-spinner, Rishad Hussain gave Pakistan more troubles with the wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Hussain Talat. The captain was also soon rejected from the second spell of Mustafizur Rahman.
Lower order batsman Shaheen Afridi has shown some notable potential with the bat and hence the order has been promoted in the game. He has been sent ahead of the last match star Finisher, Mohammad Nawaz.
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