Fakhar Zaman, the talented Pakistan opener, has been garnering widespread acclaim for his outstanding performances lately. He will have the opportunity to sustain his exceptional form. And equal the record set by the revered Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara. When Pakistan hosts New Zealand in the third ODI of their ongoing series in Karachi on Wednesday.
Fakhar Zaman 180 Runs Not Out
Fakhar’s 180 runs not out led him the fourth Pakistani player to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring three consecutive ODI centuries. The seasoned southpaw will now aim to extend his streak to four centuries in a row. During the upcoming encounter between the two teams.
In men’s ODI cricket, scoring three consecutive centuries has been achieved 12 times in total. But the Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara achieved four consecutive centuries record. Thanks to his exceptional performances. During the 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Sangakkara Showes His Class
Sangakkara made four consecutive centuries against four nations (Bangladesh, England, Australia and Scotland). Fakhar Zaman made three consecutive centuries but against one opponent New Zealand. If he manages to achieve this remarkable milestone on Wednesday.
Fakhar Zaman’s incredible run of form began with a brilliant century (101 runs) against New Zealand in Karachi back in January. Since then, the 33-year-old opener has been on fire during the current series, scoring two more centuries (117 and 180*). To help Pakistan take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
His latest innings was the fourth-highest score by a Pakistan player in a men’s ODI, and it left team captain Babar Azam singing his praises. Babar described the knock as “one of the best innings” he had ever seen.
Highlighting Fakhar’s excellent batting and the crucial partnerships he forged with his teammates as key factors in Pakistan’s impressive victory. However, Babar did acknowledge that Pakistan had conceded a few more runs than they would have liked.
After managing only 186 runs in eight innings during the previous edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2019. Fakhar Zaman is eager to make a more significant contribution. When the next 50-over showcase gets underway later this year.
What Fakhar Zaman Said?
According to Fakhar, he is feeling more mature player than he was four years ago. He has adopted a new mindset at the crease to help him rediscover his top form. He revealed that he tries to take his time at the start of his innings in one-day cricket. Acknowledging that every player works hard to improve their game at this level, including himself.
By adopting this new approach and focusing on his mental game. Fakhar aims to be a more consistent performer for Pakistan in the upcoming edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
