Babar Azam Matches Shahid Afridi’s T20I Record for Most Ducks
In a recent T20I match against South Africa, Babar Azam matched a record previously held by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. Babar was dismissed for a golden duck, facing just two balls without scoring. This unfortunate event occurred during the first match of the T20I series, held in Rawalpindi.
Babar Azam Matches Shahid Afridi’s Record for Most Ducks
With this dismissal, Babar Azam now has eight ducks to his name in T20 International cricket. This ties him with Afridi for the most ducks in the T20I format. Babar’s dismissal places him alongside other notable players in this statistic:
- Umar Akmal
- Saim Ayub
- Kamran Akmal
Unfortunately for Babar and the Pakistani team, the batting lineup struggled significantly. Chasing a target of 195 runs, Pakistan was bowled out for just 139 runs in 18.1 overs, resulting in a 55-run defeat against South Africa.
South Africa’s Dominant Performance
Corbin Bosch delivered a standout performance for South Africa, taking four wickets and leading the bowling attack. Reeza Hendricks also contributed significantly, scoring 60 runs off 40 balls, helping his team set a challenging target.
Pakistani Highlights
On the bowling front, Mohammad Nawaz emerged as the top performer for Pakistan, claiming three wickets for 26 runs. In batting, Saim Ayub made 37 runs, while Nawaz contributed 36 runs. However, despite these individual efforts, the team was unable to secure a victory.
