Pakistan captain Babar Azam has joined Shahid Afridi in an unwanted list, as both now share the mark for the most ducks in T20 Internationals for Pakistan, each being dismissed without scoring eight times.
Babar Azam reaches unfortunate milestone in Rawalpindi
During the first T20I against South Africa in Rawalpindi, Babar was dismissed for a duck – his eighth in 122 innings. This latest dismissal equaled Shahid Afridi’s tally of eight ducks, though Afridi reached the figure in just 90 innings, making him the quicker of the two to hit the mark.
Despite this rare blemish, Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most consistent and prolific T20 batters, boasting numerous records for runs and fifties. His latest duck, however, sparked conversations on social media about his recent form.
Pakistan’s T20I duck leaders: Umar Akmal still on the top
When it comes to the most ducks in T20Is for Pakistan, Umar Akmal leads the chart with 10 ducks, followed by young opener Saim Ayub, who has nine to his name. Babar and Shahid’s eight ducks place them joint-third, while Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez follow with seven each.
Most ducks for Pakistan in T20 internationals
- Umar Akmal: 10
- Saim Ayub: 9
- Babar Azam: 8
- Shahid Afridi: 8
- Kamran Akmal: 7
- Mohammad Hafeez: 7
This list underscores how even Pakistan’s top talents – often known for their explosive batting – have sometimes fallen victim to the unpredictable nature of the shortest format.
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A reminder of the game’s unpredictability
While records like these may seem negative, they reflect the unpredictable and fast-paced nature of T20 cricket. From Shahid Afridi’s fearless stroke play to Babar Azam’s elegant timing, both players have thrilled millions while also showing that every great batter faces challenging moments.
As Pakistan continue their T20I campaign against South Africa, all eyes will be on Babar – not for his ducks, but for how he bounces back, just as the greats before him have done.
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