Wed Dec 04 08:52:29 UTC 2024: ## Pakistani Spinner Makes History with Record-Breaking T20I Bowling Figures
**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe –** Pakistani spinner Sufiyan Muqeem etched his name into cricket history on Tuesday, becoming the first Pakistani and only the fourth bowler from a full member nation to take a five-wicket haul in a T20I match while conceding less than five runs.
Muqeem’s astonishing figures of 5 for 3 in 2.4 overs during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo shattered previous records. He surpassed even the legendary Umar Gul’s best bowling figures for Pakistan in T20Is (5 for 6). This economical spell helped bowl out Zimbabwe for a paltry 57 runs, a total Pakistan chased down in just 5.3 overs without losing a wicket, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory.
Muqeem joins an elite group including Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) as the only bowlers from full member nations to achieve this remarkable feat. Herath’s record of 5 for 3 was set in 2014, while Rashid Khan achieved the same in 2017 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in 2022.
The 25-year-old Muqeem’s performance was a pivotal factor in Pakistan’s dominant win, showcasing exceptional skill and control in the shortest format of the game. His achievement is a significant milestone for Pakistani cricket and solidifies his place as a rising star in the international arena.
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