Islamabad, Feb 13: Mohammad Rizwan continues to prove himself as Pakistan’s most reliable batter in high-pressure situations, surpassing yet another record previously held by Babar Azam. In Pakistan’s thrilling victory over South Africa during the tri-series fixture in Karachi, Rizwan cemented his place as the country’s highest run-scorer in successful 300+ ODI chases, further solidifying his reputation as a clutch performer.
With an impressive 425 runs in just seven innings at an astonishing average of 141.67, Rizwan has now overtaken Babar Azam, who had accumulated 399 runs at an average of 103.64 in similar run chases. Rizwan’s latest match-winning century his second in such pursuits places him alongside Babar and Younis Khan, both of whom also have two centuries in 300+ successful chases. However, what sets Rizwan apart is his incredible consistency and ability to deliver under immense pressure.
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His latest record only adds to the growing argument that he has become Pakistan’s most important batter in limited-overs cricket, often outshining even Babar Azam. The wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to control the tempo of an innings, absorb pressure, and accelerate at crucial junctures makes him an indispensable part of Pakistan’s batting order, especially in high-scoring chases.
The statistics further highlight Rizwan’s dominance. Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, and Younis Khan follow behind him in the list of Pakistan’s most successful chasers in 300+ targets, but none have matched his consistency and staggering average. His ability to remain composed in tense situations and steer Pakistan to victory has made him a vital asset in the team’s long-term plans.
As Pakistan increasingly finds itself chasing high scores in modern-day ODIs, Rizwan’s contributions will be crucial in shaping the team’s success. His ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a healthy strike rate ensures that Pakistan remains competitive, regardless of the target. With every record he breaks, Rizwan continues to strengthen his case as one of the finest middle-order batters in Pakistan’s recent history.
