Mohammad Hafeez becomes first man to amass 2,000 T20I runs, 50 wicket combo

Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has completed a unique feat by becoming the first cricketer to reach the double of 50 wickets and 2,000 runs in men’s T20I cricket.

The 39-year-old reached the milestone on Sunday during Pakistan’s 2nd T20I against England, the 89th innings of his career, at Manchester as he smashed a six off Saqib Mahmood.

With 54 T20I wickets already to his name, Hafeez became the first-ever man in the shortest international format to achieve the aforesaid combo.

While he remains unmatched on the men's side, three women cricketers - Deandra Dottin of West Indies, Sophie Devine of New Zealand and Stafanie Taylor of West Indies - have already achieved the unique double.

Hafeez is only the second Pakistani and overall ninth batsman to complete 2,000 runs in international cricket.

The all-rounder has represented Pakistan in 93 T20Is and is one of the most experienced players around the world in the format.

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