All-rounder Shoaib Malik holds the record for the fastest half-century for Pakistan in T20 cricket.
Shoaib Malik completed his half-century off just 18 balls against Scotland at the Sharjah Cricket Ground.
Shoaib Malik hit six sixes and a four in his innings.
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A scintillating knock by Shoaib Malik!#T20WorldCup | #PAKvSCO | https://t.co/Wbd8jqC0g6 pic.twitter.com/RTEyh2T8GO
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Earlier, Umar Akmal had the record for the fastest half-century by Pakistan.
Umar Akmal scored a half-century off 21 balls against Australia at Egbiston.
It should be noted that Shoaib Malik has twice scored a half-century off 23 balls in T20 Internationals.
He first performed against Scotland in 2017 and the second time against Sri Lanka in 2018.