[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In a crucial match at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Pakistan secured a 21-run victory against New Zealand, thanks to an impressive batting performance by Fakhar Zaman.
The 33-year-old set a new record for the fastest century by a Pakistani cricketer in ODI World Cup history, reaching the milestone in the 20th over while Pakistan chased down a target of 402 runs against New Zealand. Zaman achieved this feat with nine sixes and six boundaries.
Free-flowing Fakhar Zaman hits a fiery ton in Bengaluru 🔥@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#CWC23 | #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/ozkVsBJ4Pf
— ICC (@ICC) November 4, 2023
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This remarkable accomplishment surpassed the previous record held by Saleem Malik, a record that had stood for nearly four decades. With this achievement, Fakhar Zaman also exceeded Imran Nazir’s record for the most sixes in a World Cup innings by a Pakistan player.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]