Mohammad Nawaz’s Three-Fer Dominates Sri Lanka in T20I Tri-Series: Key Stats
In the recent T20I Tri-Series, Pakistan faced Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Nawaz emerged as the standout performer, dominating the match with a remarkable bowling display.
Mohammad Nawaz’s Key Performance Against Sri Lanka
Nawaz’s skillful left-arm spin played a crucial role in limiting Sri Lanka to just 128 runs in their 20 overs. His bowling figures of 3 wickets for 16 runs showcased his effectiveness, conceding an impressive 4 runs per over.
Sri Lanka’s Struggles and Nawaz’s Impact
Initially, Sri Lanka’s openers managed to score 31 runs. However, they quickly fell apart, collapsing to 60/3 by the eighth over. The middle-order crumbled under pressure, slipping to 86/6 by the 14th over. This dramatic downturn was largely due to Nawaz’s incisive bowling.
- Nawaz took two critical wickets in one over, dismissing Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka in the 12th over.
- He later claimed the wicket of Kamindu Mendis, which further left Sri Lanka in a precarious position.
Statistical Highlights of Nawaz’s Career
This performance brought Nawaz closer to a significant milestone, as he is now just two wickets shy of reaching 250 T20 wickets. His career statistics in T20 Internationals are as follows:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Wickets | 81 wickets |
| Matches Played | 83 |
| Bowling Average | 22.06 |
| Total T20 Wickets | 248 wickets |
| Total T20 Matches | 304 |
| Overall Bowling Average | 26.81 |
Nawaz’s performance against Sri Lanka marks a significant achievement in his career and underscores his essential role in Pakistan’s bowling attack.
