Hassan Nawaz Smashes Pakistan’s Fastest T20 Century in Thrilling Win Over New Zealand
Wow, what a game! Pakistan has kept their T20 series hopes alive in sensational fashion, thanks to an absolutely breathtaking century from Hassan Nawaz. Playing only his third international match, the young opener stunned the cricketing world with a blistering 105 off just 45 balls, setting a new record for the fastest T20 century by a Pakistani batter. And to think, this is the same guy who got ducks in his first two matches! Talk about making a comeback in style.
Let’s set the scene. Pakistan was chasing a formidable target of 205, a total that could put any team under pressure. But Nawaz had other plans. He came out with an aggressive intent, taking on the New Zealand bowlers right from the start. Alongside Mohammad Haris, who played a quick-fire 41 off 20 balls, the two stitched together a solid opening partnership of 74 runs. Haris fell to Jacob Duffy, but Nawaz carried on with sheer dominance.
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Reaching his half-century off just 26 balls with a stunning six, he showed no signs of slowing down. Batting alongside captain Salman Agha, who also played a composed 51 off 31, Nawaz continued his rampage. With Pakistan needing just a few more runs to seal the victory, he closed the game in the most stylish manner possible—smashing consecutive boundaries to first reach his century and then secure a comfortable nine-wicket win for his team with four overs to spare.
To put this achievement into perspective, the previous fastest T20 century for Pakistan was held by none other than Shahid Afridi, who scored his ton in 37 balls back in 1996. Nawaz might not have broken that record, but he certainly announced his arrival on the big stage in grand style.
New Zealand had started the match on a strong note, with Michael Chapman hammering an explosive 94 off 44 balls. But Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Haris Rauf with figures of 3-29, managed to contain the rest of the Kiwi lineup. While Chapman kept the scoreboard ticking, the rest of the New Zealand batters struggled to capitalize, and they finished with 204 in their 20 overs.
With this victory, Pakistan has narrowed the series deficit to 2-1, keeping their hopes alive ahead of the fourth match. The pressure is now back on New Zealand as both teams prepare for another crucial showdown at Mount Maunganui.
What a night for Pakistan, what a night for Hassan Nawaz! If this is a glimpse of the future, then Pakistan cricket fans have every reason to be excited. Let’s see how the series unfolds from here!
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