Saim Ayub etched his name in cricket history as the youngest player to score a century against South Africa in a chase, achieving this extraordinary milestone at just 22 years and 207 days in 2024.
His brilliant innings shattered records and outshone some of the sport’s legendary players. Notably, Ayub also set a new benchmark as the youngest player to score a century while chasing in South Africa, surpassing Quinton de Kock’s record of 23 years and 48 days, set in 2016.
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Overall, Ayub now ranks as the third-youngest player to score an ODI century against South Africa, following Ahmed Shehzad (22 years, 4 days) and Kane Williamson (22 years, 167 days), whose memorable centuries also occurred on South African soil.
This remarkable achievement underscores Saim Ayub’s extraordinary talent and solidifies his position among cricket’s rising stars. Fans worldwide are eagerly following his journey as he continues to leave a lasting impact on the international stage.
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