Hashim Amla Pips Virat Kohli to Become Fastest to Slam 27 ODI Tons

Jan 20, 2019 at 12:18 PM

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Hashim Amla Pips Virat Kohli to Become Fastest to Slam 27 ODI Tons

Prominent South Africa National Cricket Team batsman Hashim Amla has eclipsed Team India skipper Virat Kohli–to become the fastest to record 27 One-day International (ODI) hundreds. The elegant right-handed batsman Amla achieved the milestone during the first ODI of the five-match series on January 19 (Saturday) at the St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

The Durban-born stalwart Amla was featuring in his 170th ODI which saw him surpassing Kohli in 167 innings. Amla, who had suffered a rare failure in between, has often been in ominous touch to serve as the backbone across formats for the Proteas set-up.

Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli smashed 122 off 105 balls. Photo Credit: IANS.

Pertinently, Kohli claimed the milestone on 15th of January 2017 while taking on England Cricket Team in Pune. The 30-year-old Delhi-born star Kohli took 169 ODI innings to seal the record under his belt.

Hundred in vain:

Well, during the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against Australia, Kohli completed his overall 39th hundred. He smashed 112-ball 104 at the Adelaide Oval.

However, coming back to South Africa-Pakistan contest, Amla’s ton went in vain as Pakistan overhauled the target of 267 in 49.1 overs with five wickets in hand.

Fittingly, the Proteas batted first and relied on a brilliant start from Amla alongside promising batsman Reeza Hendricks (45).

However, Amla remained unbeaten on 108 off 120 deliveries. His innings was comprised of seven fours and a solitary six.

On the other side, Amla was equally supported by the top-order batsman Rassie van der Dussen, who scored a fine 93 off 101 deliveries. His innings was laced with six fours and three sixes.

Pakistan’s all-round show:

In their stipulated 50-overs, hosts looked rusty with the bat. But, the significant contribution at the top saw Pakistan crossing the line with ease. Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq smashed a fine 86 off 101 balls, whereas, rising star Babar Azam was dismissed on 49 off 69 balls.

Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Hafeez
Mohammad Hafeez stepped up for the Men in Green following a superb ton from Hashim Amla. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

But it was Mohammad Hafeez who held his nerves. He played a crucial role for the visitors alongside Shadab Khan (18*). Hafeez remained unbeaten on 71 off 63 deliveries with the help of eight fours and two maximums.

Following a convincing win, Pakistan took a 1-0 lead with second ODI commencing from January 22 at Kingsmead in Durban.

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