Babar Azam Surpasses Shahid Afridi’s Unwanted Record with Ninth T20I Duck

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has unfortunately equaled an unwanted record in T20 cricket by registering his ninth duck during the tri-series opener against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. The right-handed batsman was dismissed for a three-ball duck by Zimbabwean bowler Brad Evans.

Despite this setback, Babar remains Pakistan’s leading T20 run-scorer and one of the team’s most consistent performers in international cricket. The dismissal places him among the top Pakistani players with the most ducks in T20Is, highlighting an unusual contrast to his otherwise stellar batting record.

Fans and analysts note that while this record is statistically significant, it does not overshadow Babar’s achievements, leadership, and contributions to Pakistan’s T20 success over the years.