Shadab Khan, a Pakistani all-rounder who is presently playing Sussex in the ongoing Vitality Blast 2023, has engraved his mark in T20 cricket history by reaching a notable milestone.
Shadab, who is 24 years and 247 days old, has become the second-youngest cricketer to play 250 T20 matches. He accomplished this accomplishment during a T20 Blast match against Middlesex on Thursday.
Rashid Khan from Afghanistan is the youngest player to have played 250 matches in the shortest format.
With a strike rate of 135.73, the Pakistan all-rounder has amassed an amazing total of 2408 runs, including eight fifties.
The leg-break bowler has also had great success with the ball, claiming 280 wickets with an excellent average of 23.31 and an economy rate of 7.35.
In the previously mentioned contest, the right-hand batter demonstrated his batting prowess by blasting a blistering knock of 59 runs from only 30 balls, which included four boundaries and five sixes. He batted at an astounding strike rate of 196.66, continually putting pressure on the opposing bowlers.
Shadab hit four fours and five sixes in his blazing innings, demonstrating a wide range of strong blows.
He was also selected player of the match after bowling an economical stint of 0/30 in four overs.