Babar Azam breaks record of Virat Kohli and Hashim Amla with 19th ODI century
Babar Azam broke the records of former South African batter Hashim Amla and Virat Kohli of fastest 19th ODI century.
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Babar Azam was in ruthless form when the Green Army began their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on Wednesday. Azam had just led Pakistan to a memorable series victory over Afghanistan. At the Multan Cricket Stadium, Babar's Pakistan played Nepal for the first time in international cricket after nearly 15 years of hosting the continental tournament.
Babar led the co-hosts' batting charge in sweltering Multan with a stroke-filled innings that helped Pakistan post a formidable total.In the opening match of the Asia Cup between Pakistan and Nepal, maestro Babar displayed his batting prowess by smashing a century to rewrite ODI history.
Babar, who scored a century in the 42nd over, has surpassed Virat Kohli, Hashim Amla, David Warner, and AB de Villiers on a prestigious list. Babar has scored 19 ODI centuries over the course of 102 innings.
Babar Azam registers fastest 19th ODI century
The leading hitter for the Green Army is the quickest player to reach 19 centuries in the 50-over format. Babar has broken Amla's record with his 19th ODI century in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2023.
In 104 innings, the former South African batter accomplished the same feat. Former India captain Kohli scored his nineteenth ODI century in his 124th innings. Warner obtained 19 ODI centuries in 139 innings, whereas De Villiers accomplished the same feat in his 171st innings.
