Mohammad Rizwan becomes fifth Pakistani keeper to reach 2000 Test runs

Rizwan's achievement puts him among Pakistan's top wicketkeeper-batters in Test history.

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Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has cemented his place in the annals of Test cricket by reaching a coveted milestone during the third and final Test against England in Rawalpindi. In his 57th Test innings, Rizwan became the fifth Pakistan wicketkeeper to cross 2000 runs in Test cricket.

Rizwan now joins an elite group of Pakistani wicketkeeper-batters, with Sarfaraz Ahmed holding the top spot at 3031 runs across 95 innings. Here’s a look at the record-holding wicketkeepers in Pakistan's Test cricket history:

Most Runs by Pakistan Wicketkeeper Batters in Test Cricket:

• Sarfaraz Ahmed – 3031 runs
• Kamran Akmal – 2648 runs
• Moin Khan – 2581 runs
• Imtiaz Ahmed – 2010 runs
• Mohammad Rizwan – 2000* runs

As the Test match progresses, England faced a challenging first innings after opting to bat, with their lineup bowled out for 267 runs. Pakistan’s spinners dominated, with Sajid Khan claiming six wickets, Noman Ali taking three, and Zahid Mahmood adding one to his tally.

In response, Pakistan surpassed the 100-run mark despite losing key players Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Kamran Ghulam, and Shan Masood.

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