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Moh. Rizwan and Babar Azam. [Source - TheRealPCB/x.com]
In what was a monumental night in Auckland, Pakistan secured the third-highest run chase in T20I history as they beat New Zealand by 9 wickets, the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series. Credit to a record-breaking century from Hasan Nawaz, who was playing his third T20I, put on a spectacular show for Pakistan and chased down a massive 205-run target with ease.
Nawaz’s brilliant knock was the highlight of the chase, as he dismantled the New Zealand attack and guided his team to victory. This historic achievement added another memorable moment to Pakistan’s T20I records. Let’s take a look at Pakistan’s top five highest successful T20I run chases:
5. 195/3 Vs Ireland at Dublin, 2024
Pakistan’s fifth-highest successful T20I chase came against Ireland back in 2024 at Dublin, where they chased down a challenging target with ease to stay alive in a three-match T20I series. Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman were the standout performers with the bat after some early hiccups in Pakistan’s batting.
Rizwan, opening the innings, played a magnificent unbeaten knock of 75 off 46 balls, while Fakhar followed up with an explosive 78 off 40. The duo added 140 runs for the third wicket and guided Pakistan to a comfortable victory.
4. 203/0 [Target 200] Vs England at Karachi, 2022
Pakistan's 203-run chase against England in Karachi, 2022 remains as one of the most flawless T20I batting displays from the Men In Green. It now stands as their fourth-highest successful run-chase in the shortest format of the game.
Chasing 200, skipper Babar Azam led from the front and remained not out with a brilliant century. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan followed up with an unbeaten 88 off 51 balls as well as the opening duo's remarkable partnership ensured take down England’s target with a dominant 10-wicket victory. Their superb performances under pressure cemented the chase as a memorable moment in T20I history.
3. 207/1 [Target 204] Vs New Zealand at Auckland, 2025
Pakistan, coming off two consecutive defeats in the series, faced a must-win situation in the recently concluded third T20I against New Zealand to stay alive in the five-match series. After electing to bowl first, Salman Agha and co. restricted New Zealand to a below-par 203-run total on what looked like a batters’ paradise in Auckland.
In pursuit, Hasan Nawaz delivered a record-breaking century, leading Pakistan to a comfortable victory. Nawaz’s remarkable knock reflected what was a brilliant batting display from Pakistan as they secured their third-highest chase in T20I history.
2. 205/1 [Target 204] Vs South Africa at Centurion, 2021
Pakistan’s second-highest successful run chase came against South Africa at Centurion back in 2021. After electing to bowl first, Pakistan's bowlers did well to restrict the Proteas to a below-par total on what looked like a 230-run deck.
With the bat, captain Babar Azam took the matter in his hands and played one of the best T20I knocks ever, scoring 122 off 59 balls. He was well supported by his opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, who remained not out on 73 off 43, guiding Pakistan to a convincing victory with 2 overs remaining.
1. 208/3 [Target 208] Vs West Indies at Karachi, 2021
Pakistan’s best day with the bat in a T20I run chase came in 2021 against the two time world champions West Indies in Karachi, where they comfortably chased down a 208-run target. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were the stars once again as the pair put on a blistering 158-run opening stand.
Rizwan was the major contributor this time as he scored 87 off 45 balls, while Babar contributed 79 off 53. Asif Ali finished the chase with a quick-fire 21 off 7 balls and Pakistan secured a dominant 7 wicket win to seal the three-match series by 3-0.
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