In an extraordinary display of skill, young Pakistani spinner Sufyan Muqeem set a new record during Pakistan’s dominant performance in the second T20 match against Zimbabwe. The match, held in Blantyre, saw Muqeem make a sensational impact, claiming 5 wickets for just 3 runs in 2.4 overs, a record for any Pakistani bowler in terms of fewest runs conceded while taking 5 wickets in a T20I match.
A Historic Performance
Sufyan Muqeem’s exceptional performance not only helped Pakistan dominate the match but also earned him a place in T20I history. By taking five wickets in just 2.4 overs, he joined an elite group of bowlers who have achieved this feat. The record now belongs to Sufyan Muqeem, Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka), and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), who have all taken five wickets in a T20I while conceding only 3 runs.
Herath had set the record during the 2016 T20 World Cup against New Zealand, while Rashid Khan achieved the same feat against Ireland in 2017. Muqeem’s achievement came in the second T20 against Zimbabwe, where Pakistan defeated the hosts by 10 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Impressive T20 Records
Muqeem’s 5-wicket haul is a rare and remarkable achievement in the world of T20 cricket. To put his performance into context, several other bowlers have also made headlines in the T20 format for taking 5 wickets with minimal runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Indian pacer, claimed 5 wickets for 4 runs against Afghanistan in 2022, while Pakistan’s own Umar Gul has achieved similar feats in the past, taking 5 wickets for 6 runs in the 2009 T20 World Cup against New Zealand, and again in 2013 against South Africa.
In another record, Cesar Idris from Malaysia took 7 wickets for 8 runs, while H Bhardwaj from Singapore took 6 wickets for 3 runs, showcasing the brilliance of spinners and their ability to control the game in T20 cricket.
Sufyan Muqeem’s record-breaking performance in Zimbabwe will go down in history as one of the finest moments in T20I cricket. With this incredible achievement, Pakistan continues to show its strength in the shortest format of the game, and Muqeem has firmly established himself as one of the rising stars in Pakistan’s bowling attack. As Pakistan heads into the final T20 of the series, all eyes will be on this young spinner, who has already made his mark in world cricket.
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