Top-ranked ODI batter Babar Azam played a record-breaking knock to earn a memorable win for the Green Army in the Asia Cup 2023 opening between co-hosts Pakistan and Nepal on Wednesday. At the Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s all-format skipper Babar smashed a beautiful century as the Iftikhar Ahmed-led side defeated Nepal by 238 runs. In the Asia Cup opening, Babar batted first and led Pakistan to a big score in 50 overs.
‘This game was good preparation for the India game’
Babar scored his 19th One Day International (ODI) century, partnering with power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed, to break many records in the 50-over format. Babar beat several greats of the game by being the fastest batter in ODI history to score 19 hundreds. Babar said after leading Pakistan to a comfortable victory that the victory had given his team more confidence for their forthcoming match against India.
Babar scored his 19th One Day International (ODI) century, partnering with power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed, to break many records in the 50-over format. Babar beat several greats of the game by being the fastest batter in ODI history to score 19 hundreds. Babar said after leading Pakistan to a comfortable victory that the victory had given his team more confidence for their forthcoming match against India.
Babar achieved his 19th ODI century, combining with power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed to set numerous records in the 50-over format. Babar surpassed several game legends by becoming the fastest hitter in ODI history to score 19 hundreds. After leading Pakistan to a comfortable victory, Babar stated that the victory had given his squad more confidence for the upcoming encounter against India.
‘Rizwan gave me hope.’
“When I came in, the ball wasn’t coming on properly, so I was attempting to put together an innings with Rizwan.” Then we went through a phase where Rizwan gave me confidence and I gave him belief. When he came on, Iftikhar played an excellent innings as well. When he first arrived, I advised him to play his natural game, and he was at ease after a few boundaries. “We weren’t up to par in a couple of overs, but the way our pacers started and then the spinners were brilliant,” Babar added.
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