Image: Saim Ayub's century sealed Pakistan's whitewash of South Africa / © The Indian Express
Pakistan has got another player in the form of Saim Ayub, who is quickly making a name for himself in world cricket. After a match-winning century in the recent ODI series against South Africa, Ayub helped Pakistan secure a historic 3-0 whitewash. The young opener scored 101 runs off 94 balls in the third ODI at Johannesburg, guiding his team to 308/9. His performance earned him Player of the Series honors, with two centuries to his name.
Ayub’s contributions included important partnerships, including a 114-run stand with Babar Azam and a 93-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan. By scoring two centuries in South Africa, Ayub joined an elite group of overseas players with multiple hundreds in the country, alongside legends like Virat Kohli and David Warner. His outstanding form has raised hopes for the future of Pakistan cricket. Let’s see how social media has reacted to this exciting young talent’s rise.