Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Pakistan’s young cricket talent, Saim Ayub, as “a real star in the making.” The 22-year-old left-handed batter recently proved Ponting’s praise accurate by delivering a historic performance in the first ODI against South Africa on Tuesday.
In a thrilling match, Ayub scored an impressive 109 runs off 119 balls, guiding Pakistan to a three-wicket victory. His extraordinary knock, which featured 10 boundaries and three sixes, made him the youngest player to score a century against South Africa while chasing.
By achieving this feat, Ayub broke a 31-year-old record set by West Indian legend Brian Lara, who was 23 when he accomplished a similar milestone in 1991.
Adding to his list of accolades, Ayub also became the youngest batter to score a chasing century on South African soil. He surpassed Quinton de Kock’s record, set in 2016 against England.
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This achievement places Ayub third on the list of youngest players to score an ODI century against South Africa, following Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson.
Saim Ayub’s record-breaking century highlights his potential and reinforces his growing reputation as a future star. With performances like this, Ayub is poised to leave a lasting mark on international cricket.
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