In a historic moment, Fakhar Zaman showcased his prowess by smashing the fastest ODI World Cup century for Pakistan while pursuing a daunting target of 402 runs against New Zealand in the 35th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
Zaman, a left-handed batsman, reached his century in a mere 63 balls, a remarkable feat achieved during the 20th over of Pakistan’s chase against the Kiwis.
This incredible performance by Fakhar Zaman outshone the previous record held by Imran Nazir, who had recorded a century in 95 balls against Zimbabwe during the 2007 Kingston World Cup. Zaman’s century now stands as the fastest ever by a Pakistani batsman in World Cup history.
Moreover, Fakhar Zaman set a new record for the most sixes in a World Cup innings by a Pakistani player, surpassing Imran Nazir’s eight sixes in his 160-run innings off 121 balls against Zimbabwe.
In the broader context of the Men’s ODI World Cup, Fakhar Zaman’s 63-ball century ranks joint-ninth on the list of the fastest World Cup centuries. During this World Cup edition, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, also achieved a century in 63 balls against Afghanistan.
It’s worth noting that the title of the fastest century in World Cup history remains with Glenn Maxwell, who astonishingly scored a century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands.
