WATCH: Rizwan dismissed cheaply on Big Bash debut

GEELONG: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan endured a forgettable start to his Big Bash League (BBL) journey, managing just four runs on debut for Melbourne Renegades against Brisbane Heat at the GMHBA Stadium on Monday.

Rizwan, the former Pakistan white-ball captain, walked in at number three after opener Josh Brown was dismissed for 15 in the fourth over by Xavier Bartlett.

Tasked with stabilising the innings, Rizwan partnered Tim Seifert at the crease but struggled to settle into the rhythm of the contest.

While Seifert looked fluent, Rizwan found it difficult to rotate the strike and build momentum.

He laboured to four runs from nine deliveries and perished on the tenth ball he faced, attempting to slog Patrick Dooley over the leg side.

The shot lacked timing and elevation, resulting in a straightforward catch for Max Bryant, bringing an early end to his stay at the crease.

Paddy Dooley gets the wicket of Muhammad Rizwan!

Having played one match previously for the Heat in BBL|11, it’s a first wicket in teal for Dools in his comeback game 🩵 #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/6C0YaX2VTc

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 15, 2025

Rizwan’s modest return came just a day after another Pakistan superstar, Babar Azam, also endured a tough initiation into the BBL.

Representing the Sydney Sixers in the tournament opener against the Perth Scorchers on Sunday, Babar managed only two runs from five balls.

Opening the innings, Babar lost his partner, Daniel Hughes, on the second delivery before cautiously getting off the mark later in the over.

The right-hander struggled to impose himself and was eventually dismissed by Brody Couch, failing to clear mid-on, where Laurie Evans completed a comfortable catch.

After Babar’s early exit, the Perth Scorchers went on to secure victory, powered by Cooper Connolly’s aggressive 59 off 31 deliveries in the curtain-raiser of BBL 15.

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