Pakistan Create World Record as Hasan Nawaz Smashes Fastest T20I Century
Hassan Nawaz smashed an unbeaten century as Pakistan chased down 205 runs in just 16 overs, creating a new world record in T20I cricket.
Pakistan National CricketTeam created history in the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. They chased down 205 runs in just 16 overs with nine wickets in hand. Hassan Nawaz played a brilliant innings, scoring the fastest century by a Pakistan batter in T20I history.
Hasan Nawaz’s Stunning Knock
Hassan Nawaz had a tough start to the series. He was out for zero in both of the first two matches. However, Pakistan continued to support him, and he proved his worth in the third game. He smashed 105 runs off just 45 balls, hitting 10 fours and seven sixes. His outstanding innings helped Pakistan break a long-standing record.
In 2007, South Africa chased down 208 runs in 17.4 overs with eight wickets in hand. That was the fastest chase of a 200+ target in T20I history. Now, after 18 years, Pakistan have broken that record. They chased 205 runs in only 16 overs, losing just one wicket.
Pakistan also became the first team to chase a 200+ target three times while losing one or no wickets.
Match Summary
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first. New Zealand scored 204 runs in 19.5 overs. Mark Chapman was the best batter for the Kiwis, scoring 94 runs off 44 balls. He smashed 11 fours and four sixes. New Zealand were looking set to score more than 230 runs, but Pakistan’s bowlers fought back strongly.
Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf picked up two and three wickets, respectively. Abbas Afridi also bowled well, taking two wickets for just 24 runs in 2.5 overs.
A Night to Remember for Pakistan
This was a special match for Pakistan cricket. Hassan Nawaz’s incredible century helped them create a world record. The team will now look forward to carrying this momentum into their upcoming matches.
