The Series Showdown: Pakistan vs. England<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe recent T20 series between Pakistan and England was nothing short of a rollercoaster. With the T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon, every match was a crucial test. Unfortunately for Pakistan, they ended up losing the series 2-0, with the fourth T20 match being a significant blow. England, with their consistent performance, sealed the deal with a 7-wicket victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Babar Azam\u2019s Record-Breaking Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDespite the series loss, Babar Azam proved why he is regarded as one of the best in the business. In the fourth T20I, Babar scored a swift 36 off 22 balls, featuring five fours and a six. This innings, though not colossal, was enough for Babar to etch his name in the record books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Babar Azam\u2019s 36-run knock against England propelled him to the top of the list of highest run-scorers in T20 Internationals against England. He surpassed Indian cricketing maestro Virat Kohli, who previously held the record with 639 runs. Babar now boasts 660 runs against England in T20Is, a testament to his consistency and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
T20I Run-Makers Against England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s take a quick look at the top T20I run-scorers against England:
Babar Azam – 660 runs
Virat Kohli – 639 runs
Aaron Finch – 619 runs
Mohammad Rizwan – 560 runs
Martin Guptill – 471 runs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pakistan\u2019s Batting Struggles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile Babar Azam shone individually, the rest of the Pakistani batting lineup struggled throughout the series. The top order failed to convert starts into substantial scores, and the middle order couldn\u2019t provide the stability needed. This inconsistency proved costly, as Pakistan’s batsmen couldn\u2019t rise to the occasion, leading to their series defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Babar\u2019s Milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDespite the team\u2019s setbacks, Babar Azam’s career continues to ascend. With 4023 runs in 119 T20I matches, he became only the second batsman after Virat Kohli to surpass 4000 runs in T20I cricket. Babar\u2019s ability to consistently score runs at the highest level solidifies his position among the cricketing elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Coaches\u2019 Perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPakistan\u2019s head coach emphasized the need for improvement and consistency. \u201cWhile Babar\u2019s performance was commendable, cricket is a team sport. We need collective efforts to succeed, especially with the T20 World Cup around the corner,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n