ICC World Cup 2023: List of Pakistan batters to score century against New Zealand in 50-over WC

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Fakhar Zaman continued his fine showing at the ICC World Cup 2023 as the southpaw slammed his first century in the tournament while facing New Zealand in Bengaluru. We take a look at the list of Pakistan batters, who achieved a similar feat against the Black Caps in an ICC 50-over World Cup.

Fakhar Zaman's rapid-fire century (off 63 balls) comes at the right time after Pakistan were asked to chase a massive 402-run target in a virtual do-or-die affair in the race to the semifinal at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

List of Pakistan batters to hit a century against New Zealand at ICC World Cup (50 overs)

At the time of writing, Fakhar Zaman was 106 not out of 69 balls as Pakistan were 160/1 in 21.3 overs before rain halted play. Pakistan were winning on the Duckworth Lewis method by 10 runs. The urgency to score runs was from both ends as Babar Azam was not out on 47 (51) while New Zealand posted a massive 401/7.

New Zealand reached a massive total after Rachin Ravindra's 108 and Kane Williamson's 95 laid the foundation for the huge total. The duo added 180 runs for the second wicket after Devon Conway scored a quick 34.

Pakistan pacers faced the wrath of two inform batters with the Pakistan pace trio of Shahin Afridi (0/90), Haris Rauf (1/85), and Hasan Ali (1/82) failing to contain the flow of runs on a belter. Mohammad Wasim, who has been among the best bowlers for Pakistan by moving the old ball, produced a standout spell of 3/60.

New Zealand could have lost the momentum in the closing stages as Ravindra and Williamson departed in quick succession by the 36th over. However, Glenn Phillps (41), Mark Chapman (39), Daryl Mitchell (29) and Mitchell Santner (26*) played cameos to take the score past 400.