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"Pak's Babar Azam Smashes Record, Hits Century, Outshines Amla in Asia Cup '23"

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 "Pak's Babar Azam Smashes Record, Hits Century, Outshines Amla in Asia Cup '23" In th e Asia Cup's  opening game on August 30, 2023, Pakistan's cricket sensation, Babar Azam, shone bright at the Multan Cricket Stadium, facing Nepal. The Pakistani skipper etched his name in history by smashing a century, outclassing South African great Hashim Amla's milestone. In an impressive display of skill, Azam compiled a remarkable 100 runs, punctuated by 10 elegant fours, securing his 19th ODI century. This exceptional achievement occurred in his 102nd inning, during the Asia Cup's inaugural match against Nepal on the hallowed grounds of the Multan Cricket Stadium. Babar's remarkable feat surpassed Amla's previous record, which stood at 19 centuries in 104 innings. This momentous achievement came shortly after Azam secured his 18th century in just 97 innings, an unprecedented accomplishment in cricket's history, making him the first player to achieve...

"Tomorrow's Asia Cup: Pakistan Unveils XI to Face Nepal

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  "Tomorrow's Asia Cup: Pakistan Unveils XI to Face Nepal 2 / 2 Title: Pakistan Gears Up for Asia Cup Opener Against Nepal Pakistan is all set to kick off the Asia Cup with a clash against Nepal in Group-A on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the playing XI for the opening match via X (formerly known as Twitter). The team will be led by captain Babar Azam and vice-captain Shadab Khan. Other notable players in the lineup include Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan as the wicketkeeper, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Babar Azam, the Pakistani skipper, emphasized that they won't underestimate their rivals in the Asia Cup. He spoke during a press conference, expressing the team's commitment to maintaining their winning momentum from the recent series agai...