Mohammad Rizwan has etched his name into the history books of Test cricket by reaching a significant milestone during the third and final Test against England in Rawalpindi. With his performance in the match, Rizwan became the fifth wicketkeeper-batter from Pakistan to surpass 2000 runs in Test cricket, achieving this feat in just 57 innings.
This remarkable achievement places Rizwan among Pakistan’s top wicketkeeper-batters in the Test format. He joins an exclusive group, with Sarfaraz Ahmed leading the pack with 3031 runs from 95 innings. Here’s a summary of the record-holding wicketkeeper-batters in Pakistan’s Test cricket history:
Most Runs by Pakistan Wicketkeeper-Batters in Test Cricket:
- Sarfaraz Ahmed – 3031 runs
- Kamran Akmal – 2648 runs
- Moin Khan – 2581 runs
- Imtiaz Ahmed – 2010 runs
- Mohammad Rizwan – 2000* runs
As the Test match unfolds, England faced a tough first innings after opting to bat, managing to score only 267 runs. Pakistan’s spinners showcased their skills, with Sajid Khan taking six wickets, Noman Ali capturing three, and Zahid Mahmood contributing with one wicket.
In reply, Pakistan successfully surpassed the 100-run mark despite the early loss of key players, including Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Kamran Ghulam, and Shan Masood.
