
Here are some innings from Pakistani Batsmen which changed the match position and give Pakistan a Historic win.
Here are the key details:
1. Salman Ali Agha – 134 runs against South Africa
Salman Ali Agha’s remarkable innings of 134 runs against South Africa on February 12, 2025, was a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s cricket history. Here are the key details:
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Match Context: Tri-Nation Series match at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.
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South Africa’s Innings: Posted a formidable 352/5 in 50 overs, with notable contributions from Temba Bavuma (82), Matthew Breetzke (83), and Heinrich Klaasen (87).
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Pakistan’s Response: Faced early setbacks at 91/3.
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Crucial Partnership: Salman Ali Agha (134 off 103 balls) and Mohammad Rizwan (122* off 128 balls) forged a 260-run stand for the fourth wicket, steering Pakistan to victory with six balls to spare.
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Record Achievement: This chase surpassed Pakistan’s previous highest successful ODI run chase of 349 against Australia in 2022.
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Personal Milestone: This was Salman’s maiden ODI century, and his score of 134 is the highest by a Pakistani batsman batting at number five or lower in ODIs.
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Outcome: The victory secured Pakistan’s spot in the Tri-Nation Series final against New Zealand.
2. Abdullah Shafique: 113 runs against Sri Lanka
Abdullah Shafique’s remarkable innings of 113 runs against Sri Lanka on October 10, 2023, during the ICC Cricket World Cup in Hyderabad, was a historic moment for Pakistan cricket. Here are the key details:
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Match Context: ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
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Sri Lanka’s Innings: Sri Lanka set a formidable target of 344/9 in their 50 overs, with notable centuries from Kusal Mendis (122) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (108).
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Pakistan’s Response: In pursuit of 345, Abdullah Shafique opened the batting and scored 113 runs off 103 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. This was his maiden ODI century and made him the first Pakistani to score a century on World Cup debut.
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Record-Breaking Partnership: Shafique shared a crucial 176-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan for the third wicket. Rizwan remained unbeaten on 131, guiding Pakistan to a six-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare. This chase set a new record for the highest successful run chase in World Cup history.
3. Babar Azam: 114 runs against Australia
On March 31, 2022, during the second One Day International (ODI) against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 114 runs off 83 balls. This innings was instrumental in Pakistan’s successful chase of a 349-run target, marking their highest-ever run chase in ODI history.
Key Highlights of Babar Azam’s Innings:
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Century Milestone: Babar reached his century in just 73 balls, showcasing aggressive yet controlled batting.
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Record Achievement: This was Babar’s 15th ODI century, making him the fastest player to reach this milestone, achieving it in 83 innings.
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Captaincy Feat: He became the first Pakistani captain to score an ODI century against Australia.
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Partnerships: Babar formed a crucial 111-run partnership with Imam-ul-Haq, who also scored a century (106 runs off 97 balls), setting a solid foundation for the chase.
4. Imam-ul-Haq: 106 runs against Australia
On March 31, 2022, during the second One Day International (ODI) against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Imam-ul-Haq delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 106 runs off 97 balls. This century, his second consecutive in the series, was pivotal in Pakistan’s record-breaking chase of 349 runs—their highest successful run chase in ODI history.
Key Highlights of Imam-ul-Haq’s Innings:
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Century Milestone: Imam reached his century in 90 balls, showcasing exceptional skill and composure.
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Partnership with Babar Azam: He formed a crucial 111-run partnership with captain Babar Azam for the second wicket, setting a solid foundation for the successful chase.
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Consistency: This innings marked Imam’s second consecutive century in the series, underscoring his consistent performance against a formidable Australian bowling attack.
These Innings from Pakistani batsmen led Pakistan to historic wins and have been remarkable in highest ever ODI chases in Pakistan cricket history.