In a tough start to their series against Australia, Pakistan faced a crushing defeat in the first ODI, but there was a silver lining as Babar Azam reached a significant milestone in his cricketing career.
Babar Azam Becomes Pakistan’s Most-Capped T20I Player
Babar Azam has etched his name in Pakistan’s cricket history by becoming the most-capped player in T20 Internationals for the country. The milestone came in his 124th T20I match against Australia in Brisbane, surpassing the previous record held by all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who had appeared in 123 T20Is.
Here are top four players in term of number of matches they have played for Pakistan
1- Babar Azam: 124
2- Shoaib Malik: 123
3- Mohammad Hafeez: 119
4- Shadab Khan: 104
Most Catches for Pakistan in T20Is”
Babar Azam continues to cement his legacy as one of Pakistan’s finest cricketers, reaching another significant milestone in T20I cricket. The Pakistan captain now holds the record for the most catches in T20Is for Pakistan, surpassing his teammates and predecessors.
Babar Azam has taken 52 catches in T20Is, leading the list of most catches by any Pakistani player. Close behind him are Fakhar Zaman and Shoaib Malik, both with 50 catches. Umar Akmal and Shadab Khan round out the top five with 39 and 36 catches, respectively.
Most Catches for Pakistan in T20Is:
1- Babar Azam – 52 catches
2- Fakhar Zaman – 50 catches
3- Shoaib Malik – 50 catches
4- Umar Akmal – 39 catches
5- Shadab Khan – 36 catches
This achievement adds to Babar’s impressive career, showcasing his all-round contributions to Pakistan’s T20I success.
However, it was a challenging day for Pakistan on the field, as they suffered a heavy defeat in the first T20I. Babar managed just 3 runs before being dismissed by Ellis, but his individual achievement still stands as a testament to his consistency and dedication.
With the second T20I scheduled at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Pakistan will look to regroup and bounce back, hoping to level the series.