Babar Azam equals unwanted T20I record after another duck

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam matched an unwanted T20 International record after being dismissed for zero for the 10th time.

The early dismissal added pressure on Pakistan’s top order and continued Babar’s recent struggle in the opening overs. With this latest dismissal, Babar reached an unwanted milestone as it marked the 10th time he has been out for zero in a T20 International. His previous duck came in the first match of the same tri-nation series, where he was removed early against Zimbabwe. The two back-to-back dismissals have sparked concern among fans and analysts who expect stronger starts from one of Pakistan’s senior batters.

As the numbers stand, Babar has now joined Saim Ayub and Umar Akmal as the players with the most ducks in T20 Internationals for Pakistan. Umar Akmal faced the same fate 10 times across 84 matches during his career, while Saim Ayub reached the 10-duck mark in just 55 matches, showing how quickly young batters can face pressure in international cricket. In comparison, Babar reached this mark in 135 matches, highlighting how long he has been part of the format.