Fakhar Zaman Creates History With Major T20I Milestone

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has etched his name in history by becoming the first Pakistani batsman to score 100 sixes in T20 internationals. This remarkable achievement occurred during the decisive third and final T20I against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 36-year-old, who made his T20I debut in 2017, had already amassed 99 sixes before hitting Sri Lankan pacer Binura Fernando for a six over deep midwicket, completing his century on the seventh delivery he faced.

Zaman reached this milestone after 113 innings, earning the distinction of being the first Pakistani to achieve this feat in the shortest international format.

Mohammad Rizwan follows Zaman's accomplishment by sitting in second place with 95 sixes in 93 innings. Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan climbs to third place with 81 sixes in 50 innings, surpassing former captain Babar Azam. Despite this monumental milestone, Zaman was unable to contribute significantly with the bat, being dismissed for just 12 runs off seven balls by Eshan Malinga.

Following this, Pakistan experienced a middle-order collapse, falling to 102/6. However, captain Sahibzada Farhan and all-rounder Arafat Minhas managed to turn the tide with an aggressive partnership, helping Pakistan amass 168/8 in the full 20-over quota.