Pakistan captain Babar Azam etched his name in the record books during the first T20I against Ireland, even though his team fell short. Azam’s impressive 57-run knock matched Virat Kohli’s record for the most fifty-plus scores (38) in men’s T20 Internationals.
As Babar Azam’s batting shone, Ireland secured a vital victory. Chasing Pakistan’s 182/6, powered by Azam’s knock, Ireland cruised to victory with 1.5 overs to spare thanks to a brilliant 77 by Andrew Balbirnie. This gives them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Despite the loss, Azam’s performance will be a confidence booster for him and his team. He acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in bowling and fielding, stating, “We did not execute our plans.”While both Azam and Kohli share the record for fifty-plus scores, Kohli leads in total runs with 4037 compared to Azam’s 3880.
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