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Rizwan Becomes Fastest Batsman
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Rizwan Becomes Fastest Batsman, Completes 3,000 T20I Runs

Pakistan Batsman Achieves Milestone in Just 79 Innings, Beats Babar Azam and Virat Kohli
Published: Apr 21, 2024 | 03:38 PM

Mohammad Rizwan has made history by becoming the fastest batsman to complete 3,000 runs in Twenty20 international cricket.

The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman achieved this incredible milestone during the second match against New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Rizwan’s Record-Breaking Innings

Rizwan reached the milestone in just 79 innings, surpassing his skipper Babar Azam and Indian great Virat Kohli, who both completed 3,000 runs in 81 T20I innings.

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His unbeaten 45 off 29 balls helped Pakistan chase down a modest 91-run target in 12.1 overs for a convincing seven-wicket victory.

Rizwan Joins Elite Club

With this achievement, Rizwan becomes the eighth batsman to score 3,000 or more runs in Twenty20 internationals. Virat Kohli tops the charts with 4,037 runs in 117 matches.

Pakistan Takes Series Lead

Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with the first game washed out after just two balls on Thursday.

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