Mohammad Nawaz Shines with Three-Fer as T20I Tri-Series Final Sees Sri Lanka Rattled: Key Stats
In a remarkable performance, Mohammad Nawaz led Pakistan to victory against Sri Lanka in the T20I Tri-Series final held in Rawalpindi. His impressive bowling figures of 3/17 not only rattled the Sri Lankan batsmen but also showcased his growing stature in T20 cricket.
Key Match Details
- Match Venue: Rawalpindi
- Opponent: Sri Lanka
- Date: Saturday
- Pakistan Bowling Figures: All out Sri Lanka for 114 in 19.1 overs
Highlight Performance by Mohammad Nawaz
Nawaz took to the bowling field in the 11th over. He quickly made his mark by dismissing Kusal Mendis, who attempted an audacious shot. His next wicket came in the 16th over, where he bowled out Janith Liyanage. Nawaz sealed his three-wicket haul by dismissing Wanindu Hasaranga in the 18th over.
Nawaz’s Career Stats
- T20I Wickets: 86 wickets in 86 matches
- Bowling Average: 21.52
- Rank: 5th highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is
- Previous Record Holders: Surpassed Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul (85 wickets each)
- Against Sri Lanka: 6 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 20.16
Overall T20 Performance
Over his entire T20 career, Mohammad Nawaz has achieved impressive stats. As per ESPNcricinfo, he has accumulated 253 wickets from 307 matches, with a bowling average of 26.54 across 288 innings.
This outstanding display not only highlights Nawaz’s talent but also reinforces Pakistan’s strength in the T20 format as they look ahead to future competitions.
