Fakhar Zaman achieved two major milestones: 100 T20I caps & 2,000 runs for Pakistan. Learn about his career stats and join the elite players list. Read more.
Enters Elite Club with 100th T20I Cap
In a significant career milestone, Pakistani opener earned his 100th T20 International cap during the Tri-Series match against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This achievement makes only the sixth male cricketer from Pakistan to reach this landmark, placing him among an elite group of players known for their longevity and service to the national team.
T20I Career Statistics
The journey to 100 matches and 2,000 runs solidifies the legacy In his 92 T20I innings to date, Fakhar Zaman has compiled exactly 2,000 runs at an average of 22.47. The aggressive style of Fakhar Zaman is reflected in his strike rate of 131.49. His contributions include 11 half-centuries, with a highest score of 91.
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A Dual Milestone: 2,000 T20I Runs
During the same match, also completed another incredible feat by scoring his 2,000th run in T20 International cricket. The left-handed batter became just the fifth Pakistani to cross this threshold. reached the landmark with his 25th run in the innings, a testament to his role as a key figure in Pakistan’s white-ball setup since his debut in 2017.
A Bittersweet Match
Despite the personal milestones, the match was a challenging one for and his team. Chasing 171 against a strong Afghan spin attack, Pakistan lost early wickets. showed some promise in his knock of 25 off 18 balls but was dismissed by Mohammad Nabi in the eighth over, leaving Pakistan in a difficult position at 62/3. The team eventually fell short, losing the match.
The Elite Pakistani Lists
By playing his 100th match, Fakhar Zaman joined a prestigious list featuring Babar Azam (128 matches), Shoaib Malik (125), Mohammad Hafeez (119), Shadab Khan (112), and Mohammad Rizwan (106). Furthermore, by surpassing 2,000 runs,now stands with Babar Azam (4,223 runs), Mohammad Rizwan (3,414), Mohammad Hafeez (2,514), and Shoaib Malik (2,423) as the only Pakistani batters to achieve this run tally.
Celebrating the Achievement
Ahead of the high-voltage clash, the Pakistan team warmly celebrated the achievement In a video released by the PCB, fast bowler Haris Rauf was seen hugging the top-order batter, while all-rounder Khushdil Shah gave him a tap of appreciation, marking the special occasion for Fakhar Zaman.
