Salman Ali Agha Dethrones Pakistan Greats To Set New ODI Hundreds Record

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal against Sri Lanka (Credit: AP)

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Former T20I captain Salman Ali Agha returned to action for Pakistan on Sunday, October 18. In the opening game of the present ODI tri-series in Pakistan, he produced a stunning century for the hosts, helping them win by 37 runs. At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Agha batted at number five for Pakistan against Sri Lanka and scored 107 runs off 90 balls. The Men in Green scored 305 runs in 49.5 overs thanks to his 10 fours and one six. Agha scored his fourth century in 54 ODIs for Pakistan in the opening game of the tri-series.

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All four of his ODI hundreds have come when batting at No. 5 or lower. Agha broke the record for the most ODI hundreds for Pakistan as a No. 5 or lower batsman with his century against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Once tied with Mohammad Yousuf, he now has one more century than the former right-handed batter.

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From 1998 to 2009, Yousuf, one of Pakistan's greatest hitters ever, played 114 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) as a No. 5 or lower batsman and scored three hundreds. David…

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