PAK vs ZIM: Babar Azam breaks Shahid Afridi’s most ducks record, sits third on the unwanted list for Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Team Babar Azam has achieved a massive unwanted feat to his name. The premier batter surpassed Shahid Afridi in the list of most ducks for Pakistan in the history of T20I cricket.

Babar Azam achieved the feat during the first T20I of the tri-series against Zimbabwe. The first match of the Pakistan tri-series is underway at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, November 18. 

Babar Azam, who recently slammed a ton against Sri Lanka in the ODI series, was expected to play a massive role for his team in the clash against Zimbabwe, especially with his place in the team being under scanner following his comeback. 

Babar Azam, who walked out to bat at three, bagged a three-ball duck as he was trapped in lbw by Brad Evans. His wicket put Pakistan under pressure as they lost their second wicket inside the power play while chasing the target of 148 runs.

Most ducks for Pakistan in T20Is

This was Babar Azam’s 9th duck in the T20Is for Pakistan, going past Shahid Afridi’s tally of eight ducks. He now sits third in the list of most ducks for Pakistan in T20Is. 

Most ducks for PAK in T20Is

10 - Saim Ayub

10 - Umar Akmal

9 - Babar Azam*

8 - Shahid Afridi

Babar Azam now has registered 3 ducks in his last 6 T20I innings and his place in the side comes under massive scanner. He recently made a comeback to the T20I team after the Asia Cup 2025 but since then his performances haven’t been up to the mark. 

It remains to be seen how long he retains his place in the Pakistan T20I team.