Watch! Classical ton of Imam ul Haq

Debutant Imam-ul-Haq, nephew of Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq, smashed a classy ton to guide Pakistan to a seven-wi
19 Oct, 2017

Debutant Imam-ul-Haq, nephew of Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq, smashed a classy ton to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket win in the third one-day international against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Imam, whose uncle Inzamam is now a Pakistan selector, became only the second batsman from Pakistan and 13th overall to score a hundred on ODI debut before he finally fell for 100 off 125 balls.

The 21-year-old hit two massive sixes and five boundaries as the nominal hosts wrapped up the series with two matches to spare.

Saleem Elahi was the only other Pakistani to hit a debut hundred, also against Sri Lanka at Gujranwala in 1995.

But Imam could have missed that milestone as he was reprieved on 89, having been given out caught behind by Niroshan Dickwella off Lahiru Gamage.

As he was walking back, television umpire Richard Kettleborough found the ball had touched the ground before reaching wicketkeeper Dickwella’s gloves.

A relieved Imam returned to the crease and completed his hundred.

Here are some highlights of his batting:

Copyright Business Recorder, 2017

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