Rizwan blitzes past Babar, Kohli to clinch fastest T20 3000-run record

RAWALPINDI: National cricket team’s wicketkeeper and batsman Muhammad Rizwan broke the record of Babar Azam and Virat Kohli in fastest 3000-run chase record.

Mohammad Rizwan achieved the feat of scoring the fastest runs in 79^th innings. Earlier, both Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam and former Indian captain Virat Kohli completed 3000 T20 runs in their 81^st innings.

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It should be noted that in the second T20 match yesterday, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets. The men in green achieved the target of 91 runs in the 12^th over with the loss of 3 wickets.

In the match played at the Rawalpindi Stadium, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first against New Zealand.

New Zealand’s batsmen looked helpless against Pakistan’s experienced bowlers and their wickets kept falling. Chapman was outstanding for New Zealand with 19 runs.

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On behalf of Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed three players while Mohammad Amir, Abrar and Shadab took two wickets each.

In pursuit of the target, Saim Ayub returned to the pavilion after scoring 4 runs. Likewise, Babar Azam and Usman Khan also failed to put a big total on the scorecard. However, Mohammad Rizwan played an unbeaten innings of 45 runs to bring victory to the team.

Pakistan now has one-nil lead in the 5-match series.