PAK vs NZ LIVE: Babar Azam could surpass Dawid Malan to become new World No 1 T20I batsman – Pakistan captain Babar Azam is chasing glory day in and day out. On Sunday, he became the first Pakistan skipper to beat India in a World Cup (Both 50-over & T20 cricket). Now, he is on the verge of becoming World No.1 batsman in T20Is. Follow T20 World Cup live updates on insidesport.in
Azam, who slammed unbeaten 68 off 52 against India on Sunday, currently sits second in latest ICC rankings for T20I batsmen. Babar Azam currently has 819 rating points and only second after England opener Dawid Malan (841 points).
PAK vs NZ LIVE, T20 World Cup: Babar Azam all set to surpass Dawid Malan to become new World No 1 T20I batsman
PAK vs NZ LIVE: Babar Azam chasing World N0.1 batsman title
- Babar Azam is in sensational form for Pakistan in 2021. He has slammed 591 runs in 15 innings at an average of 42 and strike rate of 132.
- In ODIs, Babar Azam already leads the charts as the World No.1 batsman. He is also in the top 10 list in Test matches. ICC puts more emphasis on what the batter has done recently. The rankings charts are updated every Wednesday, including all the matches till the previous day.
- Against New Zealand, his average increases to 47 with 235 runs in 6 matches. He is expected to continue his smashing form at the top of the order for Pakistan.
- Azam is part of 4-century partnerships with Mohd Rizwan and the duo are in smashing for T20 World Cup.
- After defeating India in style, Babar Azam would look to lead from the front to beat New Zealand. The Kiwis had pulled out of the limited-overs series against Pakistan at the last minute owing to security reasons. Pakistan would look to send a big statement with their on-field performance.
PAK vs NZ LIVE: Why Babar Azam & Co seek revenge against Kiwis? Just few weeks back, New Zealand team pulled out from the Pakistan tour on the eve of the 1st game citing security concerns. So upset were fans, team and above all Pakistan Cricket Board – that PCB chairman announced that they will seek revenge against New Zealand.
PAK vs NZ LIVE, T20 World Cup: Babar Azam all set to surpass Dawid Malan to become new World No 1 T20I batsman
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