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Pakistan Captain Creates History With Record-Breaking T20I Knock

Published On: January 22, 2026
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Pakistan may have fallen short in the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, but captain Salman Ali Agha delivered a sensational performance that etched his name into the record books.

Chasing a challenging target of 198 runs, Pakistan lost the match by 14 runs, resulting in a 1–1 series draw. Despite the defeat, Agha’s explosive innings stole the spotlight as he smashed 45 runs off just 12 balls, registering an astonishing strike rate of 375.0.

Pakistan Captain Creates History With Record-Breaking T20I Knock

Historic Record for T20I Captains

This strike rate is now the highest ever recorded by a captain in a T20I innings (minimum 10 balls faced, matches between full-member teams). With this feat, Salman Ali Agha surpassed former West Indies star Kieron Pollard, who previously held the record.

Primarily known as an off-spin all-rounder, Agha showcased his batting firepower in the death overs, hammering five fours and three sixes in a breathtaking cameo that nearly pulled off an unlikely chase.

A Leader Growing With the Bat

As Pakistan builds toward the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, this innings is being seen as a strong indicator of Agha’s evolution into a dynamic, impact-driven leader. His ability to contribute decisively with the bat adds a new dimension to Pakistan’s T20 setup.

📊 Highest Strike Rate in a T20I Innings by a Captain

Captain Strike Rate Runs (Balls) Opposition Year
Salman Ali Agha 375.0 45 (12) Sri Lanka 2026
Kieron Pollard 345.5 38 (11) Sri Lanka 2021
Quinton de Kock 295.5 65 (22) England 2020
Rohit Sharma 274.4 118 (43) Sri Lanka 2017
Darren Sammy 261.5 34* (13) Australia 2014

Hamza Ali

Hamza Ali is an experienced writer contributing to the cdldta.pk platform. With a strong background in government projects and infrastructure development, his work focuses on bringing attention to the impact of public sector initiatives.