Fakhar Zaman becomes 1st Pakistani cricketer to score double century in ODI
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 20th July, 2018) Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman has made his double century in the fourth match played against Zimbabwe on Friday.
This makes him the first Pakistani cricketer to score a double century in one-day international (ODI).
Earlier in the match, opener Fakhar Zaman along with Imam-ul-Haq broke the all-time opening partnership in ODI history.
The milestones were achieved during the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe at Queens sports Club in Bulawayo.
The Pakistan duo went past Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga to break the all-time opening partnership record. Zaman and Imam formed a huge 304-run opening stand before the latter was dismissed by Wellington Masakadza.
Jayasuriya and Tharanga stitched a 284-run stand for the opening wicket against England at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds in 2006. Now, it has been taken over by Zaman and Imam.
Zaman and Imam partnership is also the highest-ever opening partnership for Pakistan as well, beating the previous highest of 263 between Aamer Sohail and Inzamam-ul-Haq against New Zealand in 1994.
