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Pakistan’s opening batter slammed his maiden T20I ton off 44 deliveries against New Zealand in the third T20I.

As Pakistan chased down New Zealand’s 204 in just 16 overs, opening batsman Hasan Nawaz, playing in just his third Twenty20 International, stole the show with a scorching, undefeated 45-ball 105.

After recording two consecutive ducks in his first two Twenty20 Internationals, the 22-year-old recovered well to leave his mark on Pakistan’s record books.

The record-breaking century, which came off 44 balls, was the sixth hundred for the Men in Green overall and the fastest by a Pakistani batsman in history. Former captain Babar Azam, who scored a century off of 49 balls against South Africa in 2021, was surpassed by Nawaz.

Fastest 100 for Pakistan in Men’s T20Is (by balls faced)

Fastest 100 for Pakistan in Men’s T20Is (by balls faced)

Pakistan only lost the sole wicket of Mohammad Haris (41) throughout the run-chase thanks to Nawaz’s incredible effort, which featured 10 fours and seven sixes at the top of the order.

Haris and the batter combined to form a 74-run partnership in just 5.5 overs, giving Pakistan a quick start. The batsman hit his half-century off just 26 balls.

From then on, Nawaz didn’t slow down; he blasted his way to his century with just the following eighteen deliveries.

Additionally, the batter beat Babar’s 2023 Lahore mark of 101* by smashing Pakistan’s highest-ever individual score against New Zealand in Men’s T20Is.

The 22-year-old and captain Salman Ali Agha combined to seal the victory, keeping Pakistan’s series alive at 2-1.

Prior to the host team being bowled out for 204 off the penultimate ball of their innings, Mark Chapman was in outstanding form for New Zealand, smashing a thunderous 94. Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, and Abrar Ahmed each claimed two wickets, while Haris Rauf claimed three.