PAK vs AFG LIVE: Mohammed Rizwan equals MS Dhoni’s record – Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan has been in fine form with the bat and behind the stumps during the T20 World Cup. During the game against Afghanistan, Rizwan made his presence felt behind the stumps to equal MS Dhoni’s record. Rizwan now has the joint-most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20s in a calendar year, along with the former Indian captain, who had set the record in 2016. Follow Insidesport.in for more T20 World Cup updates.
PAK vs AFG LIVE: Mohammed Rizwan equals big MS Dhoni record, Pakistan wicket-keeper has joint-most T20 dismissals in a year
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan has equalled former Indian captain and legendary cricketer MS Dhoni’s record of most T20 dismissals in a year as a wicketkeeper. Playing against Afghanistan in his third T20 World Cup clash, Rizwan took the catch to dismiss Najibullah Zadran off Shadab Khan’s bowling to equal the record. Rizwan has now 39 T20 dismissals in a calendar year to his credit. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni had achieved a similar feat in 2016 when he also played a part in 39 T20 dismissals in the same year.
PAK vs AFG LIVE: Mohammed Rizwan equals big MS Dhoni record, Pakistan wicket-keeper has joint-most T20 dismissals in a year
Rizwan had no luck behind the stumps against New Zealand but had taken two catches in the game against India to beef up his tally. The Pakistan wicketkeeper had dived to his right to take a stunning catch to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav, before receiving a dolly from Virat Kohli in the back end of the innings. With the bat, Rizwan scored a classy 79* to lead Pakistan to a 10-wicket win, though runs have since dried up in the following games against New Zealand and Afghanistan.
PAK vs AFG LIVE: Mohammed Rizwan equals big MS Dhoni record, Pakistan wicket-keeper has joint-most T20 dismissals in a year
Pakistan are almost into the semi-finals having sealed three wins in three games in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup. The Men in green have established themselves as the team to beat by showcasing all facets of their game, with the arrival of Asif Ali as a designated finisher adding much-needed firepower to the side. Babar Azam and Co. look like a well-rounded unit and will be looking to emulate the 2009 side, which won the T20World Cup title in England.
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