As the third and final Test against England unfolds in Rawalpindi, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has solidified his place among the nation’s elite with a remarkable Test milestone.
During this match, Rizwan became the fifth Pakistan wicketkeeper to surpass 2000 Test runs, achieving this feat in his 57th innings.
Now part of an exclusive group of Pakistan’s top wicketkeeper-batters, Rizwan joins Sarfaraz Ahmed, who leads the list with 3031 runs across 95 innings.
Here’s a look at Pakistan’s record-holding wicketkeepers in Test history:
Most Runs by Pakistan Wicketkeeper-Batters in Test Cricket:
- Sarfaraz Ahmed – 3031 runs
- Kamran Akmal – 2648 runs
- Moin Khan – 2581 runs
- Imtiaz Ahmed – 2010 runs
- Mohammad Rizwan – 2000* runs
As England opted to bat first, they faced a challenging innings, being bowled out for 267 runs.
Pakistan’s spinners dominated, with Sajid Khan claiming six wickets, Noman Ali taking three, and Zahid Mahmood adding one to his tally.
In response, Pakistan crossed the 100-run mark despite losing key players Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Kamran Ghulam, and Shan Masood.
