Saim Ayub Equals Record for Most T20I Ducks in 2025

Saim Ayub Equals Record for Most T20I Ducks in 2025

The 2025 Asia Cup turned out to be a tough tournament for young Pakistani batter Saim Ayub. Instead of shining, he made an unwanted record.

In Pakistan’s final Super Four match against Bangladesh, Saim was dismissed without scoring. He gave a simple catch to Rishad Hossain off Mahedi Hasan’s bowling.

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📊 Six Ducks in 2025

With this dismissal, Saim Ayub equalled the world record for most ducks in a calendar year in T20Is.

He now has six ducks in 20 matches in 2025.

This equals Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava, who also had six ducks in 2024.

Most Ducks in a Calendar Year – T20Is

Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe) – 6 (2024)

Saim Ayub (Pakistan) – 6 (2025)

Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) – 5 (2024)

Regis Chakabva (Zimbabwe) – 5 (2022)

Sanju Samson (India) – 5 (2024)

Hassan Nawaz (Pakistan) – 5 (2025)

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🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Most Ducks in T20Is

Saim Ayub now has 9 career ducks in 47 T20Is. He has moved past Shahid Afridi (8) and is only behind Umar Akmal (10 in 84 matches).

Pakistan’s Top Duck Holders in T20Is

Umar Akmal – 10 (84 matches)

Saim Ayub – 9 (47 matches)

Shahid Afridi – 8 (98 matches)

Kamran Akmal – 7 (58 matches)

Mohammad Hafeez – 7 (119 matches)

Babar Azam – 7 (128 matches)

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🤔 What’s Next for Saim Ayub?

Saim has shown glimpses of talent, but his poor batting form raises concerns. With senior players set to return for the South Africa series, his place in the team is uncertain.

Whether he can bounce back will decide his future in Pakistan’s T20 setup.