In a remarkable turn of events during the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, Pakistan’s Sufiyan Muqeem has etched his name into the record books by achieving the highest score by a No. 12 batsman in men’s One Day Internationals (ODIs). Muqeem’s unbeaten 13 runs have surpassed the previous record held by Afghanistan’s Zahir Khan.

This achievement highlights the evolving dynamics of batting orders in modern cricket, where the introduction of concussion substitutes and tactical changes have led to instances of teams utilizing a 12th batsman. Muqeem’s performance not only underscores his versatility as a player but also adds a unique chapter to cricket’s rich history of records.​

The series has seen other notable performances, including New Zealand’s Mitchell Hay narrowly missing a century with an unbeaten 99, contributing significantly to his team’s success. Additionally, Pakistan’s Hasan Nawaz recently set the record for the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani batsman, further showcasing the team’s batting prowess.

As the series progresses, fans and analysts alike will be keenly observing how these individual achievements impact the overall outcomes and what further records might be broken in the dynamic landscape of international cricket.