On Friday Pakistan’s left-handed batsman Fakhar Zaman had played some sensational innings to become the 6th player in the history of ODI cricket to hit a double century.
Well, the 28-year-old batsman had smashed 210 not out from 156 deliveries to break the previous record held by Saeed Anwar who had scored 194 runs against India around 21 years ago. In his powerful knock, he smashed 24 boundaries and 5 sixes.
First ever Pakistani batsman to score 200 in Odi Fakhar Zaman
Our Hero ??? pic.twitter.com/7RQSpKLWZc— ع م ر! ?? (@omeralvii) July 20, 2018
In the same match, he and Imam-ul-Haq had scored the highest opening partnership in ODIs to score 304 runs and now Pakistan’s total stands at 399, which is their highest score in ODIs.
Congratulations to Fakhar Zaman & Imam Ul Haq for the World record opening partnership in ODI’s. pic.twitter.com/dKKnPlI6ve
— Mirza Iqbal Baig (@mirzaiqbal80) July 20, 2018
In bowling department, Shadab Khan took 4 wickets as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 155 and Pakistan finally won the match by 244 runs in the 4th ODI in Bulawayo. Well, Fakhar Zaman is the next big thing to happen to international cricket.
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Meanwhile, let’s have a look at the other cricketers who have scored ODI double hundreds
1. Sachin Tendulkar (200*)
On February 24, 2010 at Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar had become the first man on the planet to score a double century in ODIs. The right-handed batsman had smashed 25 boundaries and 6 maximums to score 200 not out against South Africa in just 147 balls.
For me.. Sachin tendulkar 200* is best, even other players had scored more than 200
Simple reason, many astronauts went to moon after neil armstrong… still we consider neil
Arm strong was best… pic.twitter.com/MgbHDeMow1— Sachin devoteee (@harishgodha) July 21, 2018
2. Virender Sehwag (219)
Virender Sehwag aka Viru Paaji was the 2nd batsman to score a double ton in ODIs. Playing against West Indies, Sehwag had hit 209 against West Indies on December 8, 2011 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Well, he smashed 25 fours and 7 sixes to reach the hallmark.
#OnThisDay In 2011 India batsman Virender Sehwag hit a then highest score in a one-day international, reaching 219 v West Indies in Indore pic.twitter.com/wPK2UhERTu
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) December 8, 2016
3. Rohit Sharma (209)
Rohit Sharma populary known as Hit man Sharma is the only man on the planet to have 3 double centuries in the format. His first came against Australia on November 2, 2013 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. In his blazing innings he smashed 12 fours and 16 sixes.
6⃣s- 16
4⃣s- 12
209 runs#OnThisDay in 2013, @ImRo45 smashed #AUS bowlers to score his 1st ODI double ?, becoming the 3rd Indian to do so! pic.twitter.com/4H5iPbzMCn— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 2, 2017
4. Rohit Sharma (264)
Who can forget Sharma’s ferocious 264 against Sri Lanka which is the highest individual score by any cricketer in ODIs. Well, the right-handed smashed 33 boundaries and 9 sixes at his favourite ground Eden Gardens on November 13, 2014 to achieve this record.
Three ODI double tons ✅✅✅
Record ODI score of 264 ✅
Joint-fastest T20I ? (35 balls) ✅Happy birthday to India's @ImRo45! pic.twitter.com/xSlSyQZLkb
— ICC (@ICC) April 30, 2018
5. Chris Gayle (215)
Chris Gayle was the first non-indian batsman to enter the 200 club when he scored 215 against at Australia Manuka Oval against Zimbabwe. The left-handed batsman smashed 10 boundaries and 16 sixes to become the first batsman to score a double hundred in ICC Cricket World Cup.
#OnThisDay in 2015, @henrygayle smashed the first ever Cricket World Cup double century with a stunning 215 against Zimbabwe! #CWC15
WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/Y3aZQt8he1 pic.twitter.com/b2yIblTK6o
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 24, 2018
6. Martin Guptill (237*)
New Zealand’s swashbuckling batsman Martin Guptill gave West Indies a great shock in ODIs when he smashed 237 not out in Wellington on March 22, 2015. Moreover, this was the 1st double century scored in the knockout stage of ICC Cricket World Cup 2018.
Martin Guptill's record breaking 237* secures him the No. 2 spot in the Team of #cwc15 http://t.co/5ZVeCsxx5Z pic.twitter.com/7d9a16ZpmM
— ICC (@ICC) March 30, 2015
7. Rohit Sharma (208*)
Rohit Sharma should be named one of the merciless batsman in ODIs. His special innings came at PCA Stadium in Mohali on December 13, 2017 against Srilanka. For Sharma, hitting a double century in ODis has becomes so easy that we are waiting for his next one to come.
It's all square in the #INDvSL ODI series after Rohit Sharma's sensational 208*.
RECAP: https://t.co/JMHcjQC4Qc pic.twitter.com/NQD9PNcpRH
— ICC (@ICC) December 14, 2017
Meanwhile, double centuries by these batsmen has always made their country win.Let’s see, who will be the other one to enter this club after Fakhar Zaman?
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