The Zalmi skipper achieved the milestone in 60 balls.
Babar Azam has achieved one of his goals for this year as he brought up his maiden PSL century on Wednesday against Quetta Gladiators in Rawalpindi. The Zalmi skipper achieved the milestone in 60 balls, while hitting 15 fours and three sixes. Babar went onto score 115 runs off 65 balls, which helped his team reach a mammoth total of 240/2.
Babar also became the first batsman in PSL history to hit 15 fours in an innings. However, Jason Roy broke this record an hour later in the same match, as he smashed 20 fours in his record-breaking unbeaten 145-run innings. In an interview with Cricket Pakistan just before PSL season 8, Azam had said that he is aiming to score his maiden PSL century and wants his new franchise team, Peshawar Zalmi, to win this year’s PSL under his leadership. He also stated that his ultimate aim is to win the 2023 World Cup in India. “I have a lot to achieve, but my main goal is to score maiden PSL century in this year’s season and win PSL for Peshawar Zalmi. I also want to win this year’s ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled in India, and I want my country to be named the winning side,” said Babar.
Quetta Gladiators WIN by 8 Wickets, Jason ROY SLAMS unbeaten 145,Babar Azam’s maiden PSL ton went in vain as Quetta Gladiators picked up a stunning victory against Zalmi. Jason Roy powered his side to a stunning 145-run unbeaten knock to guide his side to victory with 10 deliveries to spare. Source: cricketpakistan.com.pk
Afghanistan to host Pakistan for T20 series in Sharjah from March 25
KABUL: Afghanistan announced on Tuesday it will host Pakistan for three Twenty20 Internationals in Sharjah later this month, the first bilateral series between the neighbours.
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said their home season will start with the series against Pakistan. “Afghanistan’s international home season 2023-24 will begin with a three-match T20I home series against Pakistan to be played in Sharjah on March 25, 27 and 29,” said a ACB release. Afghanistan was due to start its season with a One-day International series against Australia in March this year but Cricket Australia (CA) refused to play in protest at the treatment of women in the war-torn country.
Source: dawn.com
