Pakistan's new white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has the massive opportunity to surpass Sarfaraz Ahmed on an elite list and get on top of it. Men in Green-led by Rizwall will play Australia in the second One-Day International of the current three-match series at the Adelaide Oval, on November 8 (Friday). Rizwan is aiming for a remarkable milestone ahead of the big match, as he has a fantastic chance to make history.
Rizwan eyes to create history
Mohammad Rizwan has been a great asset for Pakistan ever since he made his debut, particularly in the shorter formats. In the series opener against Australia at the MCG, the wicket-keeper batter had a respectable performance, hitting 44 runs before being removed by Marnus Labuschagne.
However, the second ODI in Adelaide gives him an opportunity to regain his mojo and play a significant knock for his side. Rizwan, the only Pakistani keeper-batter with 1000-plus runs against Australia, can eclipse former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in most fifty-plus scores as a designated keeper versus the mighty Aussies.
Pakistan wicket-keepers with most fifty-plus scores against Australia
| Player | Innings | Fifty-plus scores |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 30 | 6 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 27 | 6 |
| Kamran Akmal | 42 | 4 |
| Moin Khan | 35 | 3 |
| Saleem Yousuf | 21 | 3 |
In international cricket, Rizwan and Sarfaraz currently have an equal number of fifty-plus scores against Australia. Rizwan will surpass Sarfaraz and make history if he hits a fifty tomorrow.
Pakistan eye to level series 1-1
Australia defeated Pakistan by two wickets in the opening ODI, giving Pakistan a bad start to the series. The Men in Green, who batted first, were completely overwhelmed by Australia's formidable bowling attack. Australia suffered a mini-collapse while chasing 204, but Pat Cummins made sure they crossed the finish line with an undefeated 32-run knock. Pakistan must be looking for redemption in this game because it is a must-win situation for them in order to avoid a series loss.
