Pakistan’s young opener, Hasan Nawaz, endured a rollercoaster debut series in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at Sky Stadium, setting an unfortunate record with three ducks in five innings. The 22-year-old, who debuted on March 16, became only the second Pakistani and sixth batter overall to register two ducks in his first two T20I matches.
Nawaz’s early struggles gave way to a moment of brilliance in the third T20I, where he smashed a 44-ball century—the fastest T20I hundred by a Pakistani batter—leading his team to a dominant nine-wicket victory. However, his form quickly dipped, managing just one run in the fourth match before falling for another duck in the final game.
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In his final outing, Nawaz was dismissed by Jacob Duffy in the second over, securing an unwanted record for the most ducks by a Pakistani opener in a single T20I series. With three ducks in five innings, he surpassed Shahzaib Hasan, Mohammad Hafeez, and Mohammad Rizwan in this unfortunate category.
Nawaz’s debut series has showcased both his potential and inconsistency, leaving Pakistan with questions about his future as a consistent opener.
