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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris etched his name into the record books with a sensational knock in the third T20I against Bangladesh on Monday, June 1. Chasing a stiff target of 197 runs for a clean sweep in the series, Haris put on a dazzling display of power-hitting, guiding Pakistan to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory.
The 23-year-old remained unbeaten on 107 off just 46 deliveries, peppering the Sher-e-Bangla pitch with seven towering sixes and eight boundaries. His innings was not only a match-winning effort but also one for the history books, as he shattered multiple records — some previously held by star batter Babar Azam.
First Pakistani to Score a T20I Hundred at No. 3
Haris became the first Pakistan player to score a T20I century while batting at No. 3, surpassing the previous best of 86 runs, a record jointly held by Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez. The one-down position has seen several talented batters over the years, but Haris’s 107* is now the highest score by a Pakistani in that spot.
Highest Scores for Pakistan at No. 3 in T20Is:
- Mohammad Haris: 107*
- Babar Azam: 86
- Mohammad Hafeez: 86
- Haider Ali: 66*
- Kamran Akmal: 64
Second-Fastest T20I Hundred by a Pakistani
Adding to his list of achievements, Haris reached his century in just 45 balls, making it the second-fastest T20I hundred by a Pakistani. The record for the fastest is held by Hasan Nawaz, who smashed a 44-ball century against New Zealand earlier this year in Auckland.
Before Haris, Babar Azam held the second spot with a 49-ball ton against South Africa in Centurion in 2021. Haris’s blistering knock not only rewrote the record books but also showcased his growing stature as a dynamic force in Pakistan’s T20I setup.
Fastest T20I Centuries for Pakistan:
- Hasan Nawaz – 44 balls vs New Zealand
- Mohammad Haris – 45 balls vs Bangladesh
- Babar Azam – 49 balls vs South Africa
- Ahmed Shehzad – 58 balls vs Bangladesh
- Babar Azam – 58 balls vs New Zealand
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