- Babar Azam scored 25 runs in a single over.
- This is a record for most runs scored in an over.
- Pakistan won the T20I series against Ireland 2-1.
The 29-year-old played a pivotal role in the run chase, scoring an impressive 75 off 42 balls, which included five sixes and six fours. His performance was key to Pakistan’s successful chase, which they completed in 17 overs.
Babar’s 25-run over, which consisted of four sixes and a four, marked him as the first Pakistani batter to achieve this feat.
Before this, there were four instances where a Pakistani batter scored 24 runs in a single over.
Babar Azam vs Ireland in 2024 (6s x 4, 1s x 1) - 25 runs
Asif Ali vs Afghanistan in 2021 (6s x 4, 0s x 2) - 24 runs
Aamer Jamal vs Hong Kong in 2023 (6s x 3, 4s x 1, 2s x 1, 0s x 1) - 24 runs
Khushdil Shah vs Hong Kong in 2022 (6s x 4, 0s x 2) - 24 runs
Rizwan vs Namibia in 2021 (6s x 1, 4s x 4, 2s x 2) - 24 runs
It’s worth noting that Pakistan triumphed over Ireland by six wickets in a decidedly one-sided match, securing a 2-1 victory in the three-match T20I series.
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