The world of T20I cricket witnessed a spectacular display of power-hitting as Pakistan etched its name in the record books, achieving both a new fastest century by a Pakistani batter and a record-breaking 200+ run chase. Here’s a breakdown of the thrilling events:
Hasan Nawaz’s Record-Breaking Century
- A new star has emerged in Pakistan’s cricketing landscape. Hasan Nawaz delivered an explosive performance, smashing the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani batter.
- He achieved this remarkable feat in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand in Auckland.
- This blistering innings surpassed the previous record held by Babar Azam, who had scored a century in 49 balls against South Africa in 2021.
- Nawaz’s innings was characterized by powerful hitting, including a flurry of boundaries and sixes, propelling Pakistan towards a historic victory.
- The 22 year old, had a very poor start to his T20 international career, registering two ducks in his first two games. This record breaking century, was his third T20 international game.
Record-Breaking 200+ Run Chase
- Pakistan’s victory was not only defined by Nawaz’s individual brilliance but also by a collective team effort in chasing down a challenging target.
- They successfully chased down 205 runs against New Zealand in Auckland, achieving one of their highest successful T20I chases.
- Notably, this chase was completed in just 16 overs, marking the quickest 200+ run chase in T20I history.
- This broke the previous record held by South Africa.
- This performance also included Pakistan hitting a large number of sixes, and having a very high run rate throughout the innings.
- The partnership between Hasan Nawaz, and Salman Agha, was a very high paced and high scoring partnership.
Key Highlights:
- Hasan Nawaz’s 44-ball century.
- Pakistan’s record-breaking 205-run chase in 16 overs.
- The exceptional power-hitting display by the Pakistani batting lineup.
This match will be remembered as a significant moment in Pakistan’s cricketing history, showcasing the team’s ability to achieve remarkable feats in the fast-paced world of T20I cricket.
