PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI: In the second ODI, Pakistan again showed a wonderful game and won by 7 wickets. In this victory of Pakistan, the hero became Fakhar Zaman, who scored the 10th century of his ODI career and remained unbeaten after scoring 180 runs.
Fakhar hit 6 sixes and 17 fours in his innings. New Zealand had scored 336 runs in 50 overs while playing first, after which Pakistan achieved the target in 48.2 overs after losing 3 wickets. By winning 2 consecutive ODIs, Pakistan has taken a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.
Fakhar Zaman Created History
Fakhar Zaman created history during his blistering century. Fakhar also completed 3000 runs in his ODI career; Fakhar made a special record in his name. While Fakhar became the second batsman in the world to score the fastest century in ODIs, he did the feat of becoming the quickest batsman in Asia to do so.
Fakhar completed 3000 runs in only 67 innings. By doing this, Fakhar left Kohli and Babar Azam behind. Babar completed 3000 runs in 68 innings in his ODI career. India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli completed 3000 runs in his ODI career by playing 75 innings.
At the same time, Fakhar achieved this position in only 67 innings. By the way, the record for making the fastest 3000 ODI runs is in the name of Hashim Amla. Amla made this fantastic record in only 57 innings, the world record.
Fakhar Zaman becomes the quickest Pakistani to 3000 runs in ODIs #PakvNZ #Cricket pic.twitter.com/6B0uUVU1gk
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) April 29, 2023
Not only this, this is Fakhar’s third consecutive century in ODIs. He became the 12th batsman in the world to do so, while he became the third batsman of Pakistan. Fakhar’s innings were amazing. He hit 180 off only 144 balls, which put New Zealand out of the match. Fakhar was awarded the player of the match title for his brilliant innings.
