Fakhar Zaman On The Verge Of Breaking Shahid Afridi's Massive Record In Champions Trophy

Fakhar Zaman aims to break Afridi's record vs NZ [Source: AP]

Swashbuckling Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is on the verge of breaking Shahid Afridi's massive record in the first match of the Champions Trophy in Karachi. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan will cross swords against New Zealand in their first match of the tournament on February 19. 

Fakhar Likely To Go Past Afridi On An Elite List

Meanwhile, as Pakistan prepare for the challenging game against New Zealand, explosive opening batter Fakhar Zaman eyes a huge milestone in the first match of the tournament. Fakhar has enjoyed stellar success against New Zealand, scoring 1053 runs at a fabulous average and strike rate. 

On the other hand, former all-rounder Shahid Afridi has excellent numbers against the BlackCaps, having amassed 1078 runs in ODI cricket. Thus, Fakhar needs only 26 runs to topple Afridi and claim the third position on the list of Pakistan's most successful ODI batters against New Zealand. 

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Most ODI Runs For Pakistan vs New Zealand

As shown in the above table, former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is Pakistan's highest run-getter in ODIs against New Zealand. He has recorded 1283 runs and is followed by legends like Anwar, Shahid Afridi and Saleem Malik.

Fakhar's Recent Batting Form In ODIs

Fakhar Zaman, who made a much-awaited ODI comeback for the Champions Trophy, enjoyed stellar success in the recently concluded Champions Trophy. In three innings, the southpaw struck 135 runs at an average of 45 and a blistering strike rate of 120.54. So, considering his recent form, we expect Fakhar to play a significant role for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. 

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