Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s file, scores fastest T20I century for Pakistan | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Young Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz etched his identify into the historical past books on Friday, turning into the fastest Pakistani to attain a century in T20 Internationals. The 22-year-old right-hander achieved the exceptional milestone in simply 44 balls throughout the third T20I towards New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
Nawaz’s blistering knock noticed him smash 10 fours and seven towering sixes, showcasing his power-hitting capacity in a high-stakes run chase.

After being put into bat by Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, New Zealand posted a difficult complete of 204.
Chasing 205, Pakistan received off to a flying begin with an explosive 74-run opening stand. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris performed a fiery knock, scoring 41 off simply 20 balls, laced with 4 fours and three sixes, earlier than being dismissed.
Nawaz, nevertheless, took management of the chase and located a strong accomplice in Agha Salman (51).* The duo dominated the Kiwi bowling assault, remaining unbeaten to information Pakistan to a commanding 9-wicket victory. Nawaz completed on 105 not out, sealing the win in type.
The fourth T20I between the 2 sides is ready to happen at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday (March 23), whereas the fifth and ultimate T20I will probably be held at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday (March 26).
FASTEST CENTURIES BY PAKISTAN BATTERS IN T20IS
Hasan Nawaz – 44 balls vs New Zealand, Auckland (2025)
Babar Azam – 49 balls vs South Africa, Centurion (2021)
Ahmed Shehzad – 58 balls vs Bangladesh, Dhaka (2014)
Babar Azam – 58 balls vs New Zealand, Lahore (2023)