Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan set an unwanted record during their seven-wicket victory over Canada in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
While chasing 107 runs, Rizwan anchored the innings with an unbeaten half-century, scoring 53 off 52 balls, making it the slowest half-century in T20 World Cup history.
Partnering with Saim Ayub (6), Rizwan couldn’t provide a strong start as Ayub fell early. Captain Babar Azam then joined Rizwan, and their partnership of 63 runs stabilized the chase.
However, Azam’s dismissal in the 15th over ended their partnership. Azam scored 33 runs off 33 balls.
Rizwan briefly partnered with Fakhar Zaman, who contributed just four runs before getting out. Usman Khan hit the winning runs for Pakistan in the 18th over.
