Cricket is gradually spreading in different parts of the world. New records are also being created. But the record that was created this time is truly incredible in one word. The European T10 League just witnessed a moment of pure cricketing magic! Spanish cricketer Asjad Butt etched his name in history by smashing the fastest century in the tournament’s history, scoring a mind-boggling 128 runs off just 21 balls.
This Spanish cricketer hit 18 sixes and 4 fours on the way to such a outrageous innings. In total, he scored 128 runs off 27 balls and single-handedly won the match for the team.
A Match to Remember: Catalunya Dragons vs Sohal Hospital
The stage was set at the Montjuic Olympic Ground in Barcelona, where Catalunya Dragons put up a respectable 156 runs on the board. But little did they know, they were about to witness a batting masterclass that would rewrite the record books. Chasing the target, Sohal Hospital opened with a bang, thanks to the explosive innings of Asjad Butt.
Chasing down that run, Hospitalet reached the target in just 5.3 overs. Courtesy Asjad Butt’s devastating innings. Asjad was hitting sixes from the beginning of the innings. He completed his century in just 21 balls.
Asjad Butt’s Blitz:
💯 in just 21 balls!😱
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From the very first ball, Butt unleashed his power, sending the ball sailing over the boundary ropes in effortless manner. Aszad did not concede any bowler of the opposition. He sent the ball out of the field wherever he got it. Asjad ended up unbeaten with a devastating innings of 128 runs off 27 balls. He hit 4 fours and 18 sixes. The other opener Waqas Zia remained not out with 17 runs from 7 balls with the help of 2 fours and 1 six.
The record for the fastest T10 century was previously held by Sher Ali. He reached three figures in 25 balls. He did that run for Marsta CC. Asjad broke that record and took it as his own. Even in 10-over cricket, Asjad is the owner of the fastest hundred in the world. That innings is now viral in the net world. Literally a spate of sixes. Asjad Butt set a rare precedent by hitting sixes with the bat in 10 over cricket. The captain and opener of Sohail Hospital made the all-time record of scoring the lowest ball century in the history of European T-10 cricket.
The Fastest Centuries in Cricket: A Statistical Showdown! (ODIs, T20s, Tests)
ODIs: AB de Villiers holds the record for the fastest century in international cricket. He scored a hundred off 31 balls. The former South African batsman set this record in ODI against West Indies in Johannesburg on 18 January 2015.
T20s: Nepal’s Kushal Malla holds the record for the fastest century in international T20 by scoring a century off 34 balls. Kushal achieved this feat in the Asian Games against Mongolia in Hangzhou.
Tests: Brendon McCullum scored the fastest Test century. The former New Zealand batsman scored a century off 54 balls century against Australia in February 2016.
T10: Asjad Butt entered the record book. He became the fastest century owner in the T-Ten League. Asjad ended up unbeaten with a devastating innings of 128 runs off 27 balls.
That innings is now viral in the net world. Literally a spate of sixes. Asjad Butt set a rare precedent by hitting sixes with the bat in 10 over cricket. The captain and opener of Sohail Hospital made the all-time record of scoring the lowest ball century in the history of T-10 cricket.
Key Highlights:
- Century in 21 Balls: This is the fastest century ever scored in the European T10 League, surpassing the previous record of 25 balls held by Sher Ali.
- 128 Runs: Butt’s score of 128 runs is the highest individual score in a T10 league match in Europe.
- 18 Sixes: His 18 sixes are the most hit by any batsman in a T10 league match in Europe.
The Century Sprint of Asjad Butt: Catalunya Dragons blown away by A Cricketing Storm
Asjad Butt’s 21-ball century in the European T10 League was like a shockwaves through the cricketing world.
But is he the undisputed king of the century sprint? Nah, that’s a debate that’ll rage on in pubs and living rooms for years to come!
Think about AB de Villiers’ 31-ball ODI maelstrom against the Windies. It was like watching a video game on fast-forward, every shot a calculated explosion of power and precision. Then there’s Brendon McCullum’s audacious 54-ball Test ton in Christchurch – a middle finger to convention, reminding everyone that even the longest format can be a thrilling spectacle. And who can forget Kushal Malla’s T20 blitz in the Asian Games? Sixes raining down like monsoon showers, leaving bowlers with bewildered expressions and fans gasping for breath.
Each and Every record-breaking knock has a unique story that reminds us the charm of this beautiful game Cricket. The chase for the fastest century never ends. Bowlers will strategize, formats will evolve, and batsmen will keep pushing the boundaries. Who knows, maybe the next record-breaking ton is just around the corner, waiting to be etched in cricketing history.
So, grab your mates, crack open a cold one, and share your thoughts on this never-ending race for cricketing glory! Let’s celebrate the power, the skill, and the sheer madness of the century sprint!
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