As Pakistan gears up to face South Africa in the first T20I in Durban, all eyes are on two of their cricketing superstars: Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Both are on the verge of achieving historic milestones, making this series even more exciting for fans.
Babar Azam: Chasing T20I Greatness
Babar Azam, already a household name in cricket, is just 39 runs shy of becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in T20Is. Currently, he sits second on the list with 4,192 runs from 126 matches. The record is held by India’s Rohit Sharma, who scored 4,231 runs in 159 matches before retiring after leading India to a memorable T20 World Cup victory in 2024.
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With Rohit and Virat Kohli (4,188 runs) both retired from T20Is, Babar has a golden opportunity to solidify his legacy in this format. A strong knock in Durban could see him surpass Rohit and etch his name at the top.
Shaheen Afridi: Closing in on the 100-Wicket Club
While Babar’s bat is grabbing headlines, Shaheen Afridi’s left arm is ready to write its own story. The fiery pacer is just three wickets away from joining Pakistan’s exclusive 100-wicket club in T20Is.
Currently tied with the legendary Shahid Afridi at 97 wickets, Shaheen has the chance to become the third Pakistani to reach this milestone, following Haris Rauf (110 wickets) and Shadab Khan (107 wickets). At just 24 years old, Shaheen’s journey to 100 wickets highlights his rapid rise and impact in the shortest format.
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Globally, this achievement would place him among an elite group of bowlers, making him the 19th overall and the eighth pacer to hit the 100-wicket mark.
The series against South Africa isn’t just about milestones. It’s a high-stakes affair featuring three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests from December 10 to January 7, 2025. For Pakistan, it’s an opportunity to assert dominance on foreign soil and build momentum for future challenges.
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