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Misbah-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and other instances of two batsmen from same side scoring twin hundreds in a First-Class match
Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq made centuries in both innings.
Published On Nov 02, 2014, 08:34 PM IST
Last UpdatedNov 02, 2014, 08:34 PM IST

Nov 2, 2014
In the second Test between Pakistan and Australia at Abu Dhabi, Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq registered centuries in both of a first class match. This is the fourth instance of such a thing happening. Ali went onto score 109 and 100 not out while Misbah-ul-Haq made 101 not out in both innings.
Before the pair, the following batsman have done it.
| M | Year | Batsmen |
| South Australia vs Victoria | 1940/41 | Jack Badcock and Ron Hammence |
| Maharashtra vs Bombay | 1948/49 | Umesh Merchant and Dattu Phadkar |
| Australia vs New Zealand | 1973/74 | Ian and Greg Chappell |
Misbah, the Pakistan captain, simply annhilated the Aussie bowling attack in the second innings. He made 101 in 57 balls as he destroyed the bowling attack. Pakistan have set Australia a target of 603 in the fourth innings. Misbah equalled the record for the fastest century in Tests with his unbeaten 101. He holds the record with Viv Richards now.