SA vs PAK: Pakistan’s Rising Star Saim Ayub Matches Fakhar Zaman with Magnificent Wanderers Century

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In the third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan at the Wanderers, Saim Ayub delivered another spectacular performance. The young left-handed opener smashed his second century of the series in a rain-affected match, leaving the South African bowlers stunned.

Ayub, in sensational form, reached his third ODI hundred in just 87 balls. His innings featured 13 fours and two sixes, showcasing his brilliant shot-making ability. This knock followed his 110-run innings in the first ODI and his unbeaten 98 in the third T20I, making it a dream series for the 22-year-old.

Saim Ayub reached his century in the 34th over, guiding an Aiden Markram delivery for a single. His celebration was full of emotion as he shared a hug with skipper Mohammad Rizwan at the non-striker’s end. Notably, Ayub is only the second Pakistani opener to score an ODI century at the Wanderers, a venue known for high-scoring contests.

Saim Ayub Joins Elite List of Centurions Against South Africa

Ayub’s innings places him in an elite group of batters with multiple ODI centuries against South Africa. He now shares the record for second-joint most centuries against the Proteas with legends like Joe Root, David Warner, and his countryman Fakhar Zaman.

Players With Multiple Centuries vs South Africa in ODIs:

• 3 – Kevin Pietersen (2005)
• 3 – Virat Kohli (2018)
• 2 – Joe Root (2016)
• 2 – David Warner (2016)
• 2 – Fakhar Zaman (2021)
• 2 – Saim Ayub (2024)*

Pakistan scored 308/9 in 47 overs. Saim Ayub finished with 94-ball 101 runs.

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