Imam-ul-Haq became the fastest batter to smash 9 ODI hundreds with consecutive centuries against Australia. Pakistani opener took only 48 innings to achieve the feat, surpassing legendary batter, Hashim Amla.
Starting his career with a hundred on debut, Imam-ul-Haq knows how to pile on the centuries. After a remarkable century in the first ODI, Imam-ul-Haq smashed yet another hundred in the second match of the home series against Australia.
Scoring the ninth century of the format in his 48th innings, Imam-ul-Haq became the fastest batter to achieve the milestone. He overtook South African legend, Hashim Amla, who recorded nine centuries in 52 ODI innings.
Imam-ul-Haq scored 106 runs off 97 balls before losing his wicket to Adam Zampa. Pakistan are currently 229 for 2 chasing 348 against Australia in the second ODI.
Here’s the list of fastest batters to score 9 centuries in ODI format:
Player | Innings | Team |
Imam-ul-Haq | 48 | Pakistan |
Hashim Amla | 52 | South Africa |
Quinton de Kock | 53 | South Africa |
Babar Azam | 61 | Pakistan |
Jonny Bairstow | 66 | England |