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December 23, 2024

Saim Ayub Joins Virat Kohli, David Warner, & Joe Root In An Exclusive Club

Saim Ayub Joins Virat Kohli, David Warner, & Joe Root In An Exclusive Club

Pakistan’s newest batting sensation Saim Ayub has taken everyone by storm with his exceptional batting performances in the ongoing Pakistan tour of South Africa. 

In the PAK vs SA 1st ODI, Saim Ayub scored 109 and helped his team chase South Africa’s 240 runs target. 

Riding on the momentum from his performance in the 1st ODI, Saim delivered another smashing knock of 101 in the 3rd ODI and supported his team in registering a historic 3-0 series win against South Africa on their home turf. 

The opener’s latest century earned him a place in an exclusive group of overseas batsmen who have scored multiple ODI centuries in South Africa. The list includes cricketing giants like Virat Kohli, David Warner, Joe Root, Fakhar Zaman, and Kevin Pietersen. 

Moreover, Saim’s commendable form also chipped in Pakistan becoming the first team to whitewash South Africa in an ODI series on their home ground.

After losing Abdullah Shafique on 0 in all three ODIs, Saim became the anchor that the team needed to score a decent total. 

His pivotal innings in the PAK vs SA 3rd ODI featured 13 boundaries and two soaring sixes, proving his aggressive yet calculated approach.

Undoubtedly, Saim Ayub is Pakistan team’s latest knight in shining armor. Let’s hope that he continues to perform like this in the future too. 


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