SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record After Hitting Second ODI Century in South Africa
- Views: 4
Prepend to the Content
Read Original Content: SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record After Hitting Second ODI Century in South Africa
Pakistan’s rising star Saim Ayub scripted history during the third ODI against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The left-handed opener broke Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s record for the most runs in international cricket in 2024, thanks to his blistering century that provided Pakistan with a solid platform.
After South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl, Kagiso Rabada struck early, dismissing Abdullah Shafique for a duck. However, Saim Ayub turned the tide for Pakistan, crafting a vital partnership with former captain Babar Azam. He played stunning shots all around the ground, reaching a breezy half-century before going on to score a magnificent hundred.
With this knock, Saim Ayub surpassed Rohit Sharma’s tally of 1142 runs in 2024. The young batter now has 1221 runs this year and is just 20 runs away from overtaking India’s Shubman Gill on the list of top international run-scorers in 2024.
Most Runs in International Cricket in 2024
| Batter | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 53 | 1804 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 35 | 1605 |
| Harry Brook | 31 | 1575 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 40 | 1569 |
| Joe Root | 31 | 1556 |
| Ben Duckett | 37 | 1454 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 36 | 1451 |
| Travis Head | 33 | 1398 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 38 | 1338 |
| Saim Ayub | 39 | 1221* |
| Shubman Gill | 33 | 1189 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 36 | 1164 |
| Rohit Sharma | 38 | 1142 |
Saim’s exceptional performance in Johannesburg has placed him among the top names in international cricket this year.
Pakistan in Control After Early Blows
Despite losing Abdullah Shafique for a golden duck, Pakistan bounced back strongly in the third ODI. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam stitched together a crucial partnership to stabilize the innings.
While Babar chipped in with 52 runs, it was Saim’s century that stole the spotlight. His composed yet aggressive innings provided the perfect start for the visitors, setting them up for a competitive total.
Saim Ayub’s sensational form in 2024 has made him one of the most exciting talents to watch, and his ability to deliver under pressure has been a major boost for Pakistan. With more matches left in the year, Ayub has a good chance of climbing further up the list of top run-scorers.
Read Original Content: SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record After Hitting Second ODI Century in South Africa
You Might Like