Inzamam-ul-Haq’s top 3 performances in Test

In this article, we will discuss the Inzamam-ul-Haq’s top 3 performances in Test Cricket. Inzamam-ul-Haq is one of the greatest batters Pakistan has ever produced. His elegance and ability to caress the ball to the boundary made him a different player. Inzamam was an assured figure on the crease and he never looked in a hurry even when the situation would be adverse. Let us revisit some of his best knocks that he played for Pakistan in Test cricket. 

#1. 329 vs New Zealand, 2002

The former Pakistan captain crossed the glorious milestone of a triple century once in his career when he scored 329 runs against New Zealand in Lahore. It was the first match of the series between the two teams and Inzamam did not take too long to accord a hostile welcome to the visitors. His 329 runs in the first innings guided his team to a massive total of 643 runs which proved to be an unscalable mountain for New Zealand. Eventually, Pakistan won the match by an innings and 324 runs. 

#2. 200 vs Sri Lanka, 1999

Inzamam-ul-Haq chose the perfect occasion to score the first double-century in his Test career. It was the final of the Asian Test Championship when the calm and unperturbed Inzamam played an unbeaten knock to lead his team to a humongous first-innings lead. Courtesy of his double century Pakistan accumulated 594 runs in reply to Sri Lanka’s 231 in the first innings. This lead could not be bridged by the Sri Lankans in the second innings and Pakistan won the match by an innings and 175 runs. 

#3. 184 vs India, 2005

A Test century for a Pakistani player against India in India is a huge achievement. Inzamam added this feather to his cap in 2005 when he scored 184 runs in the third match of the Test series in Bengaluru. He also stitched a massive partnership with Younis Khan to ensure that Pakistan posted a challenging total on the board in the first innings. Pakistan ended up scoring 570 runs in the first innings and Inzamam’s 184 had a crucial role in his team’s formidable start in the game. The visitors went on to win this match comfortably by 168 runs.