The victory added another feather to Salman Agha’s cap, who has led Pakistan with distinction since taking over as T20I captain earlier this year following Mohammad Rizwan’s removal. Under Agha’s leadership, 2025 has now become Pakistan’s most successful calendar year in T20I cricket in terms of wins.
Pakistan’s Most Wins in a Calendar Year (T20Is)
| Year | Wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 34 |
| 2021 | 20 | 29 |
| 2018 | 17 | 19 |
| 2022 | 14 | 26 |
The 21st win of the year came against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, surpassing their previous best of 20 wins in 2021, which had included Pakistan’s first-ever T20 World Cup win over India.
Despite the dominance, Pakistan faced a few setbacks in 2025, including three defeats to India during the Men’s T20 Asia Cup in the UAE, a 1-4 series loss to New Zealand away, and a 1-2 shock defeat in Bangladesh.
On the brighter side, the team secured convincing victories at home and abroad, including:
- A 3-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh at home
- A 2-1 win over West Indies in the USA
- Triumph in the UAE Tri-Series against Afghanistan and UAE
- A 2-1 series win over South Africa at home
With Salman Agha at the helm and performances like Mohammad Nawaz’s, Pakistan’s T20I setup looks stronger than ever, capping off a historic year for the Men in Green.
