Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam achieved an elusive feat after the second ODI match in opposition to Afghanistan on Thursday (August twenty fourth) at Mahinda Rajapaksa Worldwide Stadium, Hambantota.

Within the second ODI, Afghanistan received the toss and opted to bat first. Within the first inning, the Pakistan bowling assault displayed a disappointing efficiency after a stellar inning within the first ODI match.

On Thursday, Shaheen Afridi-led bowling assault didn’t dismiss Afghanistan and conceded a 300-run goal after Rahmanullah Gurbaz performed a 151-run knock. Ibrahim Zadran additionally scored 80 runs to help his facet.

Afridi took two wickets in his 10-over spell and gave away 58 runs and Naseem Shah and Usama Mir picked one wicket every. Haris Rauf who took a five-wicket haul within the first ODI match didn’t take a single wicket on Thursday.

Within the second inning, Imam-ul-Haq performed a 91-run knock from 105 balls and scored the best variety of runs for the Males in Inexperienced.

Babar Azam scored 53 runs from 66 balls to place the guests in a greater place within the match. Nonetheless, Shadab Khan’s 48-run knock on the finish of the match performed a significant position in sealing the sequence.

Within the second inning, the 28-year-old Pakistan skipper additionally engraved his identify on the file books after he created historical past for scoring the runs highest runs (5142) after the tip of the primary 100 ODI matches.

Earlier than Babar Azam, Hashim Amla was the holder of this file making 4946 runs within the first 100 50-over innings.

At the moment, the Males in Inexperienced skipper holds the primary place with 5142 runs, after that Hashim Amla with 4946 runs, then Viv Richards (4607), Shai Hope (4436), and Joe Root (4428).

All credit score to the boys: Babar Azam after the second ODI win in opposition to Afghanistan

Following the second ODI win within the three-match sequence, Babar Azam gave all of the credit score to his teammates for showcasing high-quality batting within the second inning and added that they’ve to enhance since they’re by no means glad.

“All credit score to boys. Once we’re beginning with the bat, we simply tried to get partnerships. Simply needed to see after 40 overs the place we stand. Had the standard of batting afterward. In crunch conditions, Naseem has carried out effectively. All the time have to enhance in cricket. You’re by no means glad. Should play the pure sport. Trying ahead to the final match. Seeking to carry the momentum,” the 29-year-old Pakistan skipper mentioned throughout a post-match presentation.

Rohit Sharma-led India can be preserving an in depth take a look at Pakistan‘s latest kind since they are going to be dealing with the Males in Inexperienced within the forthcoming days within the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday (September 2nd) at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.