Most T20 Matches: Veteran Shoaib Malik entered the record books after he became the third player to play 500 T20 matches. Currently, Malik is playing in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He received a guard of honour from his teammates at Rangpur Riders. The Pakistan veteran achieved this remarkable feat during the game against Dhaka Dominators. Malik teammates stood near the boundary line and applauded Malik, who entered the field of play with fireworks being lit on his sides. Follow BPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Most T20 Matches: Watch as Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik gets Special GUARD of HONOR, Malik becomes 3rd Player to play 500 T20 Games – Check Out
Shoaib Malik receiving a guard of honour on his 500th T20 match #Cricket #BPL pic.twitter.com/bnNiVW4UtJ
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) February 3, 2023
Malik (41) is only the third cricketer to reach the landmark after Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo and the first non-West Indian player to do so. The senior all-rounder is also the only player with over 12,000 runs and 150 plus wickets in T20 cricket. Malik, who has 12280 runs in 499 games, is also the second-highest run getter in T20s.
Universe Boss Chris Gayle is sitting right at the top with 14562 runs to his name in 463 matches. Pollard is at the third spot with 11915 runs in 614 matches. Aaron Finch (11392 in 382 games) and India’s superstar batter Virat Kohli 11326 in 360 T20s are hogging the fourth and fifth spot.
– Thankyou, for all your warm birthday wishes & messages…
On 3rd February I will be playing my 500th T20 match, I’m really looking forward to that.
Once again, thank you for showing your love & support towards me as always.
Love you all,
Shoaib Malik #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/ws6r3XLnvZ— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) February 2, 2023
To note, Malik is currently not a part of the Pakistani squad. However, the right-handed batter has played some excellent knocks in the ongoing BPL. Malik will want to continue his good form with the bat and try to give a statement to national selectors.
Most T20 Matches: Watch as Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik gets Special GUARD of HONOR, Malik becomes 3rd Player to play 500 T20 Games – Check Out
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