Saim Ayub breaks Brian Lara’s 31-year-old record

Pakistan's left-handed opener Saim Ayub (left) and legendary West Indian batter Brian Lara (right). — AFPPAARL: Pakistan’s emerging opener Saim Ayub broke legendary West Indian batter Brian Lara’s 31-year-old record with his anchoring century in first ODI against South Africa, played here on Tuesday.Saim played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s three-wicket victory over South Africa in the series opener with his second ODI century. The left-handed batter remained the top-scorer for the green shirts with 109 off 119 deliveries, studded with 10 fours and three sixes.With his match-winning century, the 22-year-old became the youngest player to score a century against South Africa in ODIs while chasing, surpassing West Indies great Lara, who achieved the feat at 23 years of age in 1991.Youngest to score an ODI century against South Africa while chasingPlayerAgeYearSaim Ayub22 Years, 207 Days 2024Brian Lara23 Years, 297 Days 1993AC Parore23 Years, 322 Days 1994T Taibu24 Years, 104 Days 2007Kevin Pietersen24 Years, 227 Days 2005Furthermore, Saim also became the youngest batter to score a century in South Africa while chasing, going past former Proteas’ wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock, who scored his maiden hundred against England in 2016.PlayerAgeYearSaim Ayub22 Years, 207 Days 2024Quinton de Kock23 Years, 48 Days 2016Quinton de Kock23 Years, 54 Days 2016Quinton de Kock23 Years, 288 Days 2016Sachin Tendulkar23 Years, 291 Days 1997Overall, the left-handed batter is the third-youngest to score a century against South Africa in the format, only behind compatriot Ahmed Shehzad and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. Notably, both Shehzad and Williamson scored their tons on South African soil.While Saim Ayub was instrumental in Pakistan’s hard-fought victory in the opening ODI but it was Salman Ali Agha, who bagged the player of the match award, thanks to his unbeaten 82-run knock, coupled with a four-wicket haul.The duo also shared a 141-run partnership for the fifth-wicket which turned the tide in Pakistan’s favour. Saim AyubBrian Lara Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ: اسکریچ کارڈز خریدیں