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Sufiyan Muqeem Stats: 5 Best Bowling Figures For Pakistan In T20Is

Poulomi Chakraborty

Sufiyan Muqeem Against Zimbabwe (Source: @thepakistaniguy/x.com)Sufiyan Muqeem Against Zimbabwe (Source: @thepakistaniguy/x.com)

The T20 cricket is always eventful and that fact has proven again. The Pakistani bowlers are known for their dominance and skills, especially in the shortest format. They grabbed the headlines again as marquee bowler Sufiyan Muqeem became the third Pakistani bowler to secure a five-wicket haul in T20s.

Just not Muqeem, some other big names of Pakistan cricket are there in the list of the best bowling figures for Pakistan in T20Is. After registering the impressive five-wicket haul, Muqeem surpassed Umar Gul and occupied the first place on the list. But who are the other players on the list? Let’s explore.

Top 5 Best Bowling Figures For Pakistan in T20Is

5. Umar Gul and Shadab Khan- 4/8

In Pakistan cricket, Umar Gul is a legend. Throughout his career, he helped his nation with his amazing bowling excellence. But his exceptional bowling record of 4/8 was registered against Australia. In 2009, Pakistan met Australia in an only T20I match and Gul took center stage. He dismissed players like Shane Watson, Marcus North, Nathan Hauritz, and Bret Lee. he is holding the 5th position of the best bowling figures for Pakistan in the T20Is table.

The number 5th position of the best bowling figures for Pakistan in T20Is is taken by another bowling sensation of Pakistan. Shadab Khan is standing in the fifth position along with Umar Gul. He registered his bowling figure of 4/8 against Hong Kong in 2022 in the big stage of the T20 World Cup. That has been recorded as one of his best performances in the shortest format.

4. Imad Wasim- 5/14

Another iconic Pakistani bowler Imad Wasim is standing in the fourth position of the table. He registered his bowling record of 5/14 against West Indies in 2016. In that match, Wasim registered this impressive 5-wicket haul just by conceding 14 runs in 4 overs. In that match, he dismissed ace Caribbean players like Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels, and Carlos Brathwaite.

3. Umar Gul- 5/6

Umar Gul is taking the place in this list again. He secured the record of 5/6 against South Africa in 2013. The Centurion crowd witnessed the thrilling performance by the Pakistani star. He conceded only 6 runs in 2.2 overs and secured 5 crucial wickets. He secured his five scalps by dismissing Faf du Plessis, Chris Morris, Justin Ontong, Farhaan Behardien, and Kyle Abbott. With that performance, he is standing in the third position of the table.

2. Umar Gul- 5/6

Umar Gul proved several times why he is one of the best bowling talents that Pakistan has ever produced in T20 cricket. In 2009, he registered one of the best bowling records securing 5 wickets while conceding just 6 runs in 3 overs. He unlocked that iconic career milestone against the Kiwis. In that match, Scott Styris, Peter McGlashan, Nathan McCullum, James Franklin, and Kyle Mills were his five scalps.

1. Sufiyan Muqeem- 5/3

In this list, the most fresh edition is Sufiyan Muqeem. In the recent T20I match against Zimbabwe, Muqeem shined with his exceptional bowling skills. He secured an exceptional 5-wicket haul while conceding just 3 runs in 2.4 overs. That bowling performance helped his nation bag a massive victory. With that dominating performance, he is holding the top position of the best bowling figures for Pakistan in T20Is.