Pakistan T20 Records – Team & Player Milestones in T20 Internationals
Introduction to Pakistan T20 Records
Pakistan has established itself as one of the strongest and most unpredictable teams in T20 internationals. Known for producing world-class fast bowlers and technically sound batters, Pakistan’s journey in the shortest format has been filled with historic moments, record-breaking performances, and major ICC achievements.
The Men in Green played their first T20I match against England on August 28, 2006, in Bristol. Just a year later, Pakistan reached the final of the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, narrowly losing to India. However, they made amends in 2009 by winning the T20 World Cup under Younis Khan’s leadership.
Pakistan’s consistency in T20 cricket helped them reach the No.1 ranking for the first time on November 1, 2017. They also finished as runners-up in the 2022 T20 World Cup after losing the final to England. These achievements reflect Pakistan’s deep talent pool and adaptability in the shortest format.
Pakistan’s Major Achievements in T20 Cricket
ICC T20 World Cup Success
Pakistan’s biggest achievement in T20 cricket remains their ICC T20 World Cup triumph in 2009. The team defeated Sri Lanka in the final and showcased exceptional bowling depth throughout the tournament.
In addition to the title win, Pakistan has reached multiple T20 World Cup finals and semifinals, making them one of the most consistent teams in ICC tournaments.
Pakistan T20 Records – Team Achievements
Pakistan holds several impressive team records in T20 internationals and ICC events.
Record-Breaking Partnerships
Pakistan registered the second-highest opening partnership in T20 World Cup history when Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan added 152* runs against India in the 2021 edition.
The duo also holds the third-highest opening stand in T20I cricket, scoring an unbeaten 203 against England in September 2022.
Another remarkable partnership came during the 2007 T20 World Cup when Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq stitched together 119 runs for the fifth wicket* against Australia, still the highest for that position in the tournament’s history.
Biggest Team Wins
Pakistan recorded their third-largest T20I victory by runs, defeating Hong Kong by 155 runs during the 2022 Asia Cup. This match highlighted Pakistan’s dominance against emerging cricket nations.
Most Successful T20 Pair
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are statistically the most successful batting pair in T20I history.
- Innings together: 56
- Runs scored: 2708
- Average: 50.14
- Centuries: 9
- Fifty-plus partnerships: 11
No other pair has matched their consistency and longevity in T20 internationals.
Pakistan T20 Records – Player Milestones
Pakistan’s individual brilliance has contributed massively to their T20 success.
Captaincy and Leadership Records
Babar Azam holds the record for most consecutive matches as T20I captain, leading Pakistan in 55 games without a break.
Shahid Afridi became the oldest captain from a Test-playing nation in T20 cricket when he led the ICC World XI in 2018 at the age of 38 years and 91 days.
Batting Records
Mohammad Rizwan set a historic benchmark by scoring 1326 T20I runs in a calendar year (2021), the most by any player.
Babar Azam has also been exceptional at home venues. He holds the record for the second-most T20I runs at a single venue, scoring 648 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, in just 19 innings.
Babar has registered 30 T20I half-centuries, making him the second-highest fifty scorer in the format.
Rizwan and Babar are the joint-fastest players to reach 2000 T20I runs, achieving the milestone in just 52 innings. Babar also reached 3000 T20I runs in 81 innings, joint-fastest in history.
Bowling Records
Umar Gul remains one of Pakistan’s greatest T20 bowlers. He holds the record for joint-second most four-wicket hauls (6) in T20 internationals.
Shoaib Malik also features in T20 World Cup history, recording a joint-third-fastest fifty, scored off just 18 balls against Scotland in 2021.
Pakistan T20I Records Against Other Teams
Pakistan boasts one of the highest winning percentages in T20 internationals, with over 62% match wins overall. They also have the most T20I wins among all teams.
Head-to-Head Performance Overview
Pakistan enjoys strong records against teams like West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and New Zealand. Their win percentage against West Indies stands above 83%, while against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe it exceeds 88%.
Although Pakistan has struggled against India and England in T20Is, they remain competitive and capable of turning games around on any given day.
Why Pakistan Remains a T20 Powerhouse
Pakistan’s success in T20 cricket is built on fast bowling depth, adaptable batters, and match-winning all-rounders. Their ability to produce game-changers and dominate key moments keeps them among the top contenders in global T20 competitions.
With emerging talent and experienced leaders like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s T20 record book is likely to grow even stronger in the coming years.
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