Mohammad Rizwan, the talented wicket-keeper batter from Pakistan, is on thebrink of accomplishing a significant milestone in T20I cricket. As Pakistangears up to face New Zealand in a five-match series commencing on April 18at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rizwan stands poised to make history.
The upcoming series presents Rizwan with the opportunity to surpass therecords set by two cricketing giants, Virat Kohli of India and his owncompatriot, Babar Azam. Both Kohli and Azam achieved the feat of scoringthe fastest 3,000 runs in T20I cricket, accomplishing this milestone in 81innings each.
Currently, Rizwan finds himself on the cusp of this record, having amassed2,981 runs in 78 innings. With just 19 more runs required in his next twoinnings, he is primed to break this longstanding record. If successful,Rizwan will not only surpass Kohli and Azam but also become the secondPakistani to reach the 3,000-run mark in T20I cricket, following in thefootsteps of Babar Azam.
Rizwan’s prowess in T20 cricket has been nothing short of remarkable.Earlier this year, he achieved an unprecedented milestone by accumulatingthe most runs in T20 cricket since 2021. As the captain of Multan Sultansin the Pakistan Super League, he has been instrumental in leading his teamto success. With an impressive tally of 5,293 runs in 126 innings and astellar average of 51.36, Rizwan stands as the most prolific batter in thelast three seasons. Remarkably, he is the sole player globally to havesurpassed the 5,000-run mark in the format since 2021.
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In addition to his domestic accolades, Rizwan’s performance ininternational cricket has been outstanding. His record in T20Is speaksvolumes, with 2,981 runs to his name, including 26 fifties and one century.
Rizwan’s leadership skills have also garnered attention, particularlyduring his tenure as captain of Multan Sultans, where he led the team tothe final of the Pakistan Super League 9. His name has even surfaced indiscussions regarding the captaincy of the Pakistan T20I team, showcasinghis influence and impact on the cricketing world.