Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe: Fakhar Zaman and Imam-Ul-Haq broke the all-time opening partnership in ODI history
In the ongoing series against Zimbabwe, the Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman's dream comes true as he became the first Pakistan batsman to hit a double century in ODIs.
Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq broke the all-time opening partnership (304 runs) in ODIs history during the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Highest opening partnership in the history of ODI Cricket. Well Done @FakharZamanLive & @ImamUlHaq12 👏👏👏.
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) July 20, 2018
Pakistan: 287/0 (39.3 ov). Live Updates: https://t.co/dnlUTG1Psj #ZIMvPAK
The 28-year old Fakhar Zaman also surpassed Saeed Anwar’s record for the highest individual score (194) for Pakistan.
History!
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) July 20, 2018
Congratulations @FakharZamanLive on your record breaking innings. the first Pakistani ODI Double Centurion 👏. pic.twitter.com/VvkAlBkB0I
The left-hander batsman Fakhar Zaman ended his innings unbeaten on 210 off just 156 balls.
Before Zaman, Saeed Anwar held the record of most runs in an inning when he scored 194 runs against India in 1997.
Highest opening partnership in the history of ODI Cricket. Well Done @FakharZamanLive & @ImamUlHaq12 👏👏👏.
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) July 20, 2018
Pakistan: 287/0 (39.3 ov). Live Updates: https://t.co/dnlUTG1Psj #ZIMvPAK
Indian hitman Rohit Sharma holds the world record for the highest individual score (264*).
Rohit Sharma had more feather's to his glittering cap with three double tons so far in ODIs while Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar was the first batsman to get to the mark.
Pakistan squad manage to score 399 runs on the board with 8 wickets down. It is also the highest score the team has ever made in ODI cricket.
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First published: 20 July 2018, 17:35 IST