Published: Jul 20, 2018, 08:33 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 20, 2018, 08:40 PM (IST)
Fakhar Zaman became the sixth batsman in ODIs to hit a double-century on Friday helping Pakistan to their highest-ever team total of 399 for 1. In the process, Zaman, along with fellow opener Iman-ul-Haq (113), set the record for the highest partnership for the opening wicket milking 304 runs in 42 overs.
Zaman also surpassed the long standing record of Saeed Anwar (194) – the now previous best score by a Pakistan player in ODIs set in 1997. Zaman ended with 210 not out, putting him in the fifth slot for player with the highest score in ODIs. Zaman’s 148-ball effort was also the third fastest 200.
Pakistan eventually won the match against Zimbabwe by 244 runs – registering their second biggest win in terms of runs with Shadab Khan returning 4 for 28, Faheem Ashraf scalping 2 for 16 and Usman Khan registering 2 for 23. But, the star of the day was Zaman and the ‘Twitterverse’ celebrated his magnificent knock in style.
Congratulations Fakhar Zaman on your record breaking innings. First-ever ODI double centurion for Pakistan. Keep up the good work. #ZIMvPAK
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) July 20, 2018
Wow what a brilliant knock by Fakhar Zaman – Fakhr e Pakistan ! Congratulations .#ZIMvPAK
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) July 20, 2018
Brilliant performance Fakhar Zaman! You’re turning into a world-class opener. Richly deserved, champion in the making. #ZIMVPAK
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 20, 2018
Well played team Pakistan and Congrats to Fakhar Zaman to become the first Pakistani to score Double in ODI.
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) July 20, 2018
Fakhar Zaman!!!You played a wonderful knock
201* Not Out..
First Pakistani to score double ton.imam-ul-haq and asif also played well.Pakistan zindabad— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) July 20, 2018
Well done to Fakhar Zaman to become the first Pakistani to score a Double in ODI. #gun #210
Also to our little dynamo @AasifAli2018 for his first 50!
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) July 20, 2018
Well done @FakharZamanLive Superb performance,,To break Saeed’s record needed a special knock #Congratulations This is talent which some think we don’t have in our country..
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) July 20, 2018
@FakharZamanLive What a superb achievement brother.
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) July 20, 2018
Holy heck! Awoken to news of @FakharZamanLive 200 in Zimbabwe!! Congrats you dashing leftie you!! 1st wkt fell at 304?!! @TheRealPCB #usedtobeateamscore
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) July 20, 2018
Great achievement @FakharZamanLive . MashALLAH .
— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) July 20, 2018
Amazing batting by @FakharZamanLive with his 210* (156 balls) for @TheRealPCB v Zimbabwe. Who’d be a bowler in the modern game!
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) July 20, 2018
The Fakhar of Pakistan!
First double centurion in ODIs for Pakistan @FakharZamanLive surpassing the legendary Saeed Anwar’svs India
#ShaanePakistan https://t.co/FouKQ8ANkP— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) July 20, 2018
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