Babar, Rizwan register T20 World Cup record

This is the fifth time the duo has scored a 50+ run partnership in T20 World Cups

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Pakistan are off to a flying start in the chase of 153 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have provided a blistering start, once again posting a 50+ run stand. This is the fifth time the duo has scored a 50+ run partnership in T20 World Cups, the most by any in the tournament's history.

Most 50+ partnerships in T20 World Cups:

5 - Babar Azam & Mohammad Rizwan
4 - Eoin Morgan & Luke Wright
4 - Virat Kohli & Yuvraj Singh
4 - Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma
4 - David Warner & Shane Watson