Cricket can be cruel. One day, you’re making history. The next, you’re on the wrong side of the record books. The debut T20I series of Pakistan’s Hasan Nawaz perfectly sums up this unpredictability.
The 22-year-old opener burst onto the international scene with excitement, but his journey so far has been a tale of extremes—spectacular highs and crushing lows.
A Nightmare Start
Hasan Nawaz made his T20I debut against New Zealand on March 16, but it wasn’t the dream start he hoped for. He was dismissed without scoring in his first two matches, joining an unfortunate list of batters with back-to-back ducks at the start of their careers.
Only six players in T20I history have experienced such a rough start, and Hasan became just the second Pakistani to suffer this fate. The pressure was mounting.
From Zero to Hero
Then came the third T20I, and what a turnaround it was! Hasan smashed a century in just 44 balls, making it the fastest hundred ever by a Pakistani in T20Is. He went from two ducks to an unforgettable match-winning innings, leading Pakistan to a dominant nine-wicket win over New Zealand.
It was the kind of innings that turns a struggling player into an overnight sensation. The young opener had announced himself in style.
The Slump Returns
But cricket, as always, is unforgiving. In the fourth T20I, Hasan struggled again, managing just one run in Mount Maunganui. Then, in the final match of the series, he fell for another duck, this time in the second over to Jacob Duffy.
That dismissal gave Hasan an unwanted record—the most ducks (3) by a Pakistani opener in a single T20I series, surpassing names like Shahzaib Hasan, Mohammad Hafeez, and Mohammad Rizwan.
Most Ducks by a Pakistani Opener in a T20I Series
- 3 – Hasan Nawaz (5 innings)
- 2 – Shahzaib Hasan (2 innings)
- 2 – Mohammad Hafeez (3 innings)
- 2 – Mohammad Rizwan (4 innings)
What’s Next for Hasan?
Despite the ups and downs, Hasan Nawaz has shown that he has the ability to bounce back. His record-breaking century proves that he has the talent to dominate at the highest level. The challenge now? Finding consistency.
Many greats have had shaky starts, but those who survive the early setbacks go on to make a name for themselves. Hasan is young, fearless, and capable of turning the tide. If he can work on his weaknesses and stay mentally strong, Pakistan may have found a future T20 superstar.
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