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This sport of cricket has witnessed some very memorable knocks that have become landmarks in the history of Pakistani sports. They have been innings which have demonstrated the skills and tenaciousness of Pakistani cricketers from winning matches to breaking records. Let us now take a look at 10 unforgettable innings that have defined Pakistan cricket.
1. Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 60* vs New Zealand, 1992 World Cup Semi-Final
Inzamam-ul-Haq’s explosive knock of 60 runs not out against New Zealand in the semi-final match of the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup is probably one of the most iconic innings ever played in cricket. His aggressive batting under pressure helped Pakistan chase down a challenging target, thus enabling them lift their maiden world cup.
2. Javed Miandad’s 116* vs India, 1986 Austral-Asia Cup Final
Javed Miandad’s last ball sixer to win an ODI against India in Austral-Asia Cup final in 1986 remains fresh in the minds of many cricket fans. This unbeaten century (116) guided Pakistan to a thrilling win and established Miandad as one of the best finishers.
3. Fakhar Zaman’s 114 vs India, 2017 Champions Trophy Final
Fakhar Zaman’s first-ever century during the final match of the ICC champions’ trophy against India was surely one such outstanding moment in his life as a professional cricket player where he hit an incredible century in just over hundred balls faced by him which set up Paksitan for a commanding victory and earned him both man-of-the-match award and millions hearts.
4. Saeed Anwar’s 194 vs India, 1997
Saeed Anwar became an icon among batsmen after scoring highest individual score picthing his tent on wicket for mighty innings (194 runs off) versus India in 1997 for some time. His aggressive but delicate innings showed why he was one of the great opening batsmen Pakistan has ever produced.
5. Younis Khan’s 218 vs England, 2016
Younis Khan’s double century against England at The Oval in 2016 was a masterclass in Test batting. This score had a lot to do with Pakistan winning because it showed character and technical excellence on his part.
6. Misbah-ul-Haq’s 56 vs India, 2007 World T20 Final
Misbah-ul-Haq’s gallant knock of fifty-six runs against India in the final match of ICC world twenty20 held in South Africa during September-October, 2007 almost enabled Pakistan to win the championship title once again. However, despite missing out on an epic finish through this knock that will be remembered forever as the most determined among all his innings played until now.
7. Shahid Afridi’s 102 vs Sri Lanka, 1996
Shahid Afridi blazed away to a century off only thirty seven balls which is still a record for fastest ODI hundred when he was playing against Sri Lanka back in year nineteen ninety six and this particular innings brought him the nickname “boom boom afridi”. In this explosive inning by Afridi, there were massive strokes but this made it abundantly clear how tremendously able he was at hitting the ball so hard enough that people would call him names.
8. Azhar Ali’s 302* vs West Indies, 2016
Azhar Ali’s triple century versus West Indian team members became another demonstration of concentration along with skill (as well). He walked away unbeaten after scoring three hundred and two; hence making him one person who still holds record for highest individual score by Pakistani cricketer during test cricket games till date.
9. Babar Azam’s 158 vs England, 2021
Babar Azam showed his class by hitting one hundred as he led Pakistan to an impressive win over England this year. His ability to build an innings and change gears when necessary shows why he is considered one of the best current generation batsmen.
10. Imran Khan’s 136 vs India, 1982
Imran Khan’s captain’s knock of one hundred and thirty six against India at Bengaluru in twenty twentieth century’s eighty second in a sport that demonstrated his leadership and batting abilities. It was a match-winning innings for Pakistan, which further went on to establish him as one of the cricket all rounders ever known till date.
| Player | Score | Opponent | Year | Key Highlights |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | 60* | New Zealand | 1992 | Crucial semi-final innings |
| Javed Miandad | 116* | India | 1986 | Last-ball six, match-winner |
| Fakhar Zaman | 114 | India | 2017 | Champions Trophy final heroics |
| Saeed Anwar | 194 | India | 1997 | Record-breaking score |
| Younis Khan | 218 | England | 2016 | Double century, match-winner |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 56 | India | 2007 | World T20 final, dramatic innings |
| Shahid Afridi | 102 | Sri Lanka | 1996 | Fastest ODI century |
| Azhar Ali | 302* | West Indies | 2016 | Triple century, marathon innings |
| Babar Azam | 158 | England | 2021 | Modern-day masterclass |
| Imran Khan | 136 | India | 1982 | Captain’s knock, match-winner |
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