T20 cricket is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and fast-paced formats of the game. With each team getting only 20 overs to bat and bowl, it requires players to showcase their skills and adaptability in a short period. Pakistan has been one of the most successful T20I teams over the years, and the country has produced some of the greatest T20I batsmen in the world. In this article, we will look at the top 10 most run-getters in a T20I series for Pakistan.
1. Mohammad Rizwan In Pakistan Vs England T20i Series, 2022
Playing on home grounds, Mohammad Rizwan scored a total of 316 runs in 6 Innings. He averaged 63.20, securing a half-century in four out of these six innings. He hit the ball with a splendid strike rate close to 140. He hit 23 fours and 10 maximums in this series.
2. Babar Azam In Icc Men’S T20 World Cup, 2021/22
Pakistan’s splendid run in the 2021-22 T20I World Cup was possible because of impressive performances from its batters. Babar Azam scored a total of 303 runs in 6 innings with a strike rate of about 125. He scored 4 fifties with the help of 28 fours and 5 sixes in the series.
3. Babar Azam In Pakistan Vs England T20i Series, 2022
When the English team visited Pakistan in 2022, Babar Azam was able to score 285 in 7 innings to destroy the opponents. Along with his highest score of 110*, he scored another half-century. With an average close to 60, he was hitting the ball with a spectacular strike rate of 143.
4. Mohammad Rizwan In Icc Men’S T20 World Cup, 2021/22
Along with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan played some great knocks to leave an impact on the 2021-22 T20I World Cup. He bagged 281 runs with the highest score of 79* in just 6 innings. He returned not out to the pavilion in 2 innings. His average was as high as 70.25 in this tournament.
5. Mohammad Rizwan In T20 Asia Cup, 2022
Just after the T20I World Cup, Mohammad Rizwan was once again able to shine in the Asia Cup held in the same year. Interestingly, he once again scored a total of 281 runs in 6 innings. His average was close to 55 and he hit 23 fours and 12 maximums in this series.
6. Fakhar Zaman In Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series, 2018
In the 2018 tri-series, played between Australia, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman was the leading run scorer with 278 total runs in just 5 matches. He hit 3 half-centuries in this series with the highest score of 91 runs. Fakhar was hitting the ball with a tremendous strike rate of 157.06.
7. Salman Butt In Icc World Twenty20, 2010
In the 2010 ICC World Twenty20, held in West Indies, Salman Butt was the leading run scorer for Pakistan. He scored 223 runs in 6 innings with an average of 44.6. He hit 26 fours and 4 sixes in this series and was the key reason for Pakistan’s success.
8. Misbah-Ul-Haq In Icc World Twenty20, 2007/08
Playing in South Africa, Misbah-ul-Haq scored 218 runs while remaining not out in 3 out of the 7 total innings. He averaged 54.5 with a total strike rate of 139.74 and a highest score of 66*. Out of the 156 balls he faced, he hit 18 fours and 9 maximums.
9. Babar Azam In South Africa Vs Pakistan T20i Series, 2021
Babar Azam gained limelight when he bagged 210 in just 4 innings while playing on South African soil. He averaged 52.5 and had an impressive strike rate of 143.83. He also recorded his highest score of 122 runs in this series along with one other half-century.
10. Mohammad Rizwan In Pakistan Vs West Indies T20i Series, 2021/22
Playing with an incredible strike rate of about 160, Rizwan scored 203 runs in only 3 innings against West Indies on home grounds. His average was as high as 67.66 with a highest score of 87. He hit 24 fours and 4 maximums in this series.
