Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz T20I Centuries Set New Benchmark
The cricketing world witnessed a thrilling new era as Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz T20I centuries redefined Pakistan’s power-hitting prowess in under 72 days.
Hasan Nawaz’s 44-Ball Century Sparks New Hope
Hasan Nawaz exploded onto the international scene with a 44-ball century in just his third T20I at Auckland, a blistering knock that reasserted Pakistan’s bench strength in white-ball cricket.
Mohammad Haris Answers with a Ton in Lahore Finale
On June 1, Mohammad Haris smashed a 45-ball century against Bangladesh in Lahore. It wasn’t just his first T20I ton but a symbolic homecoming at the same venue where he debuted.
Record-Breaking Powerplay Sets the Tone
In the match against New Zealand, the duo stormed to 74 runs in just 5.5 overs, giving Pakistan its highest-ever T20I Powerplay score, surpassing the 73-run mark set nine years earlier.
Dynamic Duo’s Dominance Over Bangladesh
Throughout the Bangladesh series, Haris and Hasan combined for a monstrous 300 runs from 150 balls in the top four, sealing a dominant series sweep and elevating Pakistan’s batting stocks.
Hasan Nawaz: Domestic Rise to International Glory
Hasan used the 2024-25 domestic season to perfection. His 169-run epic in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and 399-run haul in HBL PSL X earned him Best Batter and Player of the Tournament honors.
Mohammad Haris: From Straight Six to a Century
Haris’s T20I journey began in 2022 with a straight six off Richard Gleeson. Now, with 370 T20I runs at a 152 strike rate and a PSL SR of 148, his growth has been both steady and explosive.
Unmatched Strike Rates and Boundary Frequency
Haris has smashed 2,860 runs in 117 T20s with a strike rate of 147.65, while Hasan’s 227 runs in 118 balls for Pakistan include 16 fours and 16 sixes—highlighting elite boundary frequency.
Haris Crowned Player of the Series vs Bangladesh
With 179 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 201 and five dismissals behind the stumps, Haris walked away as Player of the Series—cementing his position as a dual-threat wicketkeeper-batter.
Hasan Nawaz: Middle-Order Monster in HBL PSL X
In PSL X, Hasan’s 399 runs came at a fiery strike rate of 162, making him the only batter outside the top three to wreak consistent havoc and be named both Best Batter and MVP.
Turning Point for Pakistan’s T20I Future
These Mohammad Haris Hasan Nawaz T20I centuries signify more than just milestones. They signal a new direction—where power, pace, and fearless cricket define Pakistan’s modern T20 identity.
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