Pakistani cricketer Hasan Nawaz put in a jaw-dropping performance of batting and rewrote history by blasting the fastest T20I century for Pakistan.
Nawaz achieved this remarkable milestone in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand in Auckland, breaking the previous record held by Babar Azam, who scored a 49-ball century against South Africa in 2021.
Hasan Nawaz opened the innings alongside Mohammad Haris, and the pair immediately went on an all-out offensive against the Kiwi bowlers.
The duo took Pakistan to a record 75-1 in the powerplay, making the chase easier.
Hasan Nawaz’s innings was a masterclass in T20 batting.
He scored his fifty in 26 balls, kept moving and hit a century in just 44 balls. His innings included 12 fours and 5 sixes, with an exceeding strike rate of 227.
This century showed Nawaz’s great talent and also proved Pakistan’s strong batting. The team reached the target in just 16 overs.
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Pakistan won by 9 wickets and stayed in the series at 2-1.
Hasan Nawaz made a sensational comeback in the third T20I, after disappointing performances in the first two matches, where he was dismissed without scoring.
He expressed gratitude towards his team for constant support, stating, “I failed in the first two games and I thank the team for backing me.”
Analysts and fans from cricketing circles worldwide are praising and lauding his talent as he made record-breaking innings.
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