KARACHI – A maiden first-class triple century by Mohammad Huraira, who is nephew of Pakistan’s star batter Shoaib Malik, propelled him in the record books.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the 19-year-old batsman has become the second youngest Pakistani to smash the triple ton. His performance at the final round match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at the State Bank of Pakistan Stadium lead his team, Northern, o an innings and 170 runs win over Balochistan.
“MONUMENTAL EFFORT! 19-year-old Mohammad Huraira becomes the second youngest Pakistan batter to score a first-class triple century!” PCB wrote on Twitter.
MONUMENTAL EFFORT! 19-year-old Mohammad Huraira becomes the second youngest Pakistan batter to score a first-class triple century! 👏👏#HarHaalMainCricket pic.twitter.com/QtYRKDRCKT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 20, 2021
Earlier, Javed Miandad became the youngest batsman to hit a first-class triple-century in April 1975. He achieved the feat for Karachi Whites against National Bank at the age of 17 years 310 days.
PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan and others have congratulated the player for achieving the milestone.
Congratulations Muhammad Huraira for this great achievement. The Sialkot-born 19 years old youngster becomes the 2nd youngest Pakistani batsman, after Javed Miandad ( in 1975) to achieve this milestone. Huraira's tripple century came off 327 balls at a strike rate of 92 #Welldone pic.twitter.com/gtTpkTSA9d
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) December 20, 2021
