Top 3 batting performances of Sarfaraz Ahmed in ODIs

Pakistan star batter Sarfaraz Ahmed has been known as one of the greatest batters, especially in ODI cricket, who has single-handedly guided his side to epic wins. His side won the Champions Trophy back in 2017 after defeating archrival India in the final game.

Pakistan has had great success in the ODIs under his leadership, as they have won 28 ODI matches and had a winning rate of 58.33. He has played 117 ODI games while having 2315 runs to his name. In the same vein, check out his top ODI knocks here.

1. 101*(124) vs Ireland, 2015, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (World Cup)

Sarfaraz Ahmed’s top ODI knock came during the 2015 ODI World Cup clash against Ireland. The star batter hammered an unbeaten 101 runs from 124 balls, featuring six fours, to help his side reach the quarterfinals of the event. Speaking about the match here, Ireland posted 237 runs before being bowled out in the game. However, the Men in Green chased down the total with 23 balls to spare against the Irish side.

2. 90(73) vs England, 2016, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

His second-best knock came during the fifth ODI match against England, which took place on September 4, 2016, in Cardiff. The English side posted a massive total of 302/9 in the given 50 overs. However, during the chase, Pakistan chased down the total with 10 balls to spare, thanks to a magnificent batting performance from Sarfaraz, who made 90 runs from 73 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and one six to help his side defeat the hosts.

3. 77(74) vs Sri Lanka, 2015, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Ahmed’s third-best knock came during the third ODI game against Sri Lanka, which was held on July 19, 2015, in Colombo. The visiting side had posted a massive total of 326/4 thanks to Ahmed’s knock, as he went on to hammer 77 runs from 74 balls featuring seven fours to help his side post the great total. However, during the chase, Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 181 runs, making them lose the game by 135 runs.