Salman Ali Agha hits second-fastest T20I fifty by a Pakistan captain
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Salman Ali Agha scores a 25-ball half-century against Australia, becoming the second-fastest Pakistan captain to reach a T20I fifty.
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha has added another notable milestone to his growing career, registering one of the fastest half-centuries by a Pakistan captain in T20 International cricket.
According to official statistics, Salman Ali Agha brought up his fifty in just 25 balls, making it the second-fastest T20I half-century by a Pakistan captain. The landmark knock came during Pakistan’s match against Australia in Lahore, where the skipper showcased aggressive intent from the outset.
FIFTY! Skipper Salman Ali Agha brings up a quick-fire 6th T20I half-century
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The record for the fastest T20I fifty by a Pakistan captain remains with Mohammad Hafeez, who reached the milestone off 23 balls against India in Ahmedabad in 2012. Salman now slots in just behind the former all-rounder, surpassing several established names in Pakistan’s leadership history.
Former captain Babar Azam appears twice on the list, having scored half-centuries in 27 balls on two occasions. His first came against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi in 2020, followed by another against South Africa in Centurion in 2021. Another former captain, Shoaib Malik, also reached the fifty mark in 27 balls, achieving the feat against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg in 2007.
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Salman Ali Agha’s latest achievement further underlines his impact at the top level, placing him among Pakistan’s fastest-scoring captains in the shortest format while reinforcing his presence in high-pressure international contests.
