Pakistan achieved a historic milestone in cricket as its team hit the highest number of sixes ever recorded in a T20I match. The Pakistani batsmen displayed an impressive show of power by smashing a total of 15 sixes during their T20 match against Ireland in Dublin.
Leading the charge for Pakistan was Fakhar Zaman, who contributed 6 sixes to the team’s tally. Additionally, Rizwan and Azam each added 4 sixes to the scoreboard, while Saeem Ayub chipped in with one more.
In the second T20I match against Ireland, Pakistan emerged victorious by 7 wickets, leveling the series at 1-1. This win was particularly significant as it marked Pakistan’s first-ever triumph in a T20I match in Ireland.
Prior to this match, Pakistan’s record for the most sixes in a single match stood at 12. However, the team surpassed this milestone by hitting an impressive total of 15 sixes in the game.
During Pakistan’s batting innings, an astonishing five sixes were struck in the powerplay, marking only the second instance in cricket history where Pakistani batsmen achieved such a feat during the initial overs of a T20 match.
In the thrilling encounter, Pakistan successfully chased down Ireland’s target of 193 runs, achieving the milestone with only 3 wickets down and with 19 balls to spare. This remarkable performance showcased Pakistan’s batting prowess and determination to secure victory on the international stage.