Muhammad Shahzad smashes 8 sixes to make Pakistan's fastest first-class century
Dubai: Muhammad Shahzad created history in Pakistan’s domestic cricket by hitting the fastest first-class century by a Pakistani batter, reaching three figures in just 49 balls for Pakistan Television (PTV) against Kingsmen Academy in President’s Trophy Grade-I. The right-hander produced a stunning counter-attacking innings on the opening day of the third round of the tournament at the Diamond…
Dubai saw the creation of a new record in Pakistan's domestic cricket on the opening day of the third round of the tournament. Muhammad Shahzad, a 22-year-old right-hander for Pakistan Television (PTV), smashed his way into the record books by becoming the fastest Pakistani batter to reach three figures in first-class cricket. Shahzad achieved this feat in just 49 balls, finishing with an impressive 114 off 62 balls.
The young batsman smashed eight sixes and 12 fours during his counter-attacking innings, shared a 143-run partnership with Mohammad Taha, who contributed 43 runs. Batting at No. 5, Shahzad transformed Pakistan Television's struggling start of 34 for 3 into a formidable score. The century marked Shahzad's sixth in 21 first-class matches, providing an additional boost to his growing reputation in Pakistani cricket.
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