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Saim Ayuba promising talent Pakistanrecently made headlines by joining an elite group of cricketers who scored three ODI centuries before turning 23. His notable performance in the rain-affected third ODI against South Africa on December 22, he not only showcased his batting prowess but also solidified his status as one of cricket’s rising stars.
Saim Ayub’s stellar performance in Johannesburg
Ayub’s journey to this milestone was marked by a stellar innings of 101 runs off just 94 balls, taking Pakistan to a commanding total of 308/9. This match, played in Johannesburg, was pivotal as it allowed Pakistan to achieve a historic whitewash against South Africa in a bilateral ODI series on their home turf. Ayub’s innings was characterized by a combination of controlled aggression and elegant stroke play. He reached his half-century in 51 balls and accelerated his scoring with powerful shots, including a memorable six-pointer. Marco Jansen. His century culminated with a crisp cut shot. Aiden Markram before he was dismissed while attempting an ambitious shot.
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Ayub joins the ranks of legends
With his third ODI century, Ayub has now joined the ranks of cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. This achievement is particularly significant considering he has achieved it in just nine matches, with an impressive average of 64.37. The list of players who have scored three or more ODI centuries before the age of 23 includes:
- Quinton de Kock (South Africa): 8 centuries in 52 matches
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan): 8 centuries in 46 matches
- Sachin Tendulkar (India): 8 centuries in 116 matches
- Virat Kohli (India): 7 centuries in 69 matches
- Babar Azam (Pakistan): 6 centuries in 32 matches
- Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan): 5 centuries in 51 matches
- Saim Ayub (Pakistan): 3 centuries in 9 matches
Ayub’s ability to perform under pressure and maintain consistency is a significant boost for Pakistan as they prepare for major tournaments to come, including the Champions Trophy 2025 and an ODI series against New Zealand.
With the Champions Trophy approaching in February and the ODI series against New Zealand scheduled for March, Ayub has ample opportunities to further enhance his reputation on the global stage. His aggressive batting style and ability for fast runs make him an invaluable asset to the Pakistan team.
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