Talk about making an impact! Young Hasan Nawaz just lit up Auckland with an unbelievable century that not only helped Pakistan crush New Zealand but also rewrote the record books.
In just his third T20I, the 22-year-old went from back-to-back ducks to smashing the fastest T20I century for Pakistan. And in doing so, he broke Babar Azam’s record!
From Ducks to Dominance
Cricket is a game of redemption, and Hasan Nawaz just proved that in style. His first two international innings? Golden ducks. But instead of losing confidence, he walked out to chase a massive 205-run target and produced an innings that Pakistan fans won’t forget anytime soon.
Hasan’s 105 off 45 balls* was pure carnage—17 boundaries, including seven sixes—and he reached his century in just 44 balls, overtaking Babar Azam’s previous record of 49 balls against South Africa in 2021.
Fastest T20I hundreds for Pakistan:
🏏 44 balls – Hasan Nawaz vs NZ, Auckland, 2025
🏏 49 balls – Babar Azam vs SA, Centurion, 2021
🏏 58 balls – Ahmed Shehzad vs BAN, Dhaka, 2014
🏏 58 balls – Babar Azam vs NZ, Lahore, 2023
Pakistan’s Perfect Chase
Chasing 205 is never easy, especially against a strong New Zealand side. But Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, and Mohammad Haris made it look effortless.
- Mohammad Haris gave Pakistan a flying start with 41 runs.
- Hasan Nawaz then took over, smashing the Kiwi bowlers all around the park.
- Captain Salman Ali Agha played the perfect supporting role, scoring a composed half-century.
In the end, Pakistan sealed the win in just 16 overs, losing only one wicket. A truly dominant performance!
What’s Next?
With this stunning win, Pakistan now has momentum on their side as they head into the final two T20Is in Mount Maunganui and Wellington on March 23 and 26.
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After that, the focus will shift to the three-match ODI series starting March 29 in Napier, followed by games in Hamilton (April 2) and Mount Maunganui (April 5).
But for now, all eyes are on Hasan Nawaz. From struggling to get off the mark to becoming Pakistan’s fastest T20I centurion, he’s announced himself in style. If this is just the beginning, cricket fans better buckle up—because Hasan Nawaz is here to stay.
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