Hasan Nawaz broke Babar Azam’s record for the fastest T20I century by scoring 100 runs in just 44 balls against New Zealand. Pakistan won the match by nine wickets and leads the series 2-1 with two matches remaining. Haris Rauf starred with the ball, taking three wickets.
Hasan Nawaz recently set a record for the fastest T20I century for Pakistan during the third match against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland. He achieved this milestone in just 44 balls while chasing a target of 205 runs, surpassing the previous record of 49 balls held by Babar Azam from 2021 against South Africa.
Pakistan won the match by nine wickets, enhancing their chances of securing the series victory, now leading 2-1 with two matches remaining. The team successfully chased the target with four overs to spare, losing only one wicket in the process.
Mohammad Haris opened the innings alongside Nawaz, contributing significantly to the score with 41 runs from 20 balls. Following Haris’s exit, captain Salman Ali Agha partnered with Nawaz, and together they formed an unbeaten 133-run partnership to guide the team to victory.
New Zealand, batting first, struggled early as they lost Finn Allen in the first over, taken out by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Tim Seifert and Will Young managed a brief partnership, but Seifert fell for 19 runs. Devon Chapman led a recovery for New Zealand with an aggressive 94 runs off 44 balls before being dismissed.
Haris Rauf was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming three wickets for 29 runs in his four overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Abbas Afridi each took two wickets, with Shadab Khan adding one to the tally. The victory solidifies Pakistan’s position in the series, now having won two matches out of the three played.
In summary, Hasan Nawaz’s remarkable achievement in scoring the fastest T20I century for Pakistan and the team’s victory solidified their lead in the series against New Zealand. With two matches left, the performance of both the batting and bowling units will be crucial for Pakistan as they aim to clinch the series. Nawaz’s standout performance reflects his potential as a key player for the team moving forward.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
