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Shadab Khan achieves milestone in fourth T20I match against England

England leads the ongoing four-match T20I series 1-0

Shadab Khan achieves milestone in fourth T20I match against England PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan all-rounder has achieved a unique milestone in T20I cricket during the ongoing fourth match of the shorter format series against England.

The 25-year-old becomes the fourth Pakistan cricketer to play 100 T20I matches, joining an elite group that includes Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, and captain Babar Azam.

Shoaib Malik leads the list with 123 T20I appearances, while Babar and Hafeez have played 119 games each. Shadab's career thus far boasts 107 wickets, making him the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is. 

Additionally, he has scored 625 runs in 48 innings, highlighting his contributions as a valuable all-rounder for the team.

In today's match, skipper Babar Azam also became the first Pakistan batter to score 4000 runs in T20I cricket, etching his name in the record books of the shorter format. 

Most Runs in T20I Cricket:

  • Virat Kohli - 4037 runs (109 innings)
  • Babar Azam - 4023* runs (112 innings)
  • Rohit Sharma - 3974 runs (143 innings)