Sarfaraz Ahmed's Remarkable Double Century Shines in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy


Sarfaraz Ahmed's Remarkable Double Century Shines in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy


In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, the 36-year-old batter and captain of Karachi Whites, Sarfaraz Ahmed, showcased his class by scoring his second double-century in First-Class cricket during a clash against Lahore Whites. This innings marked not only his 16th century in First-Class cricket but also his second century of the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy season.

What makes this match truly historic is the record it etched into the annals of Pakistani domestic cricket. In the same innings, five different batters, including Khurram Manzoor, Asad Shafique, Ammad Alam, Rameez Aziz, and Sarfaraz Ahmed, achieved the milestone of scoring centuries. This collective effort set a new record for the most individual hundreds scored in a single team innings in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. It was an extraordinary moment, as it marked the first time in Pakistani domestic cricket history that five batters crossed the three-figure mark in a single innings.

Karachi Whites, under the leadership of Sarfaraz Ahmed, posted an imposing total of 784/5, a feat that secured its place in the record books as the fifth-highest First-Class total in Pakistan and the highest since 1995. Despite this outstanding performance, the match ultimately concluded in a draw, highlighting the fiercely competitive nature of the encounter.

The first innings of the match saw Lahore Whites declaring at 509/9, with Ali Zaryab contributing significantly with a monumental 222-run innings. This thrilling contest has positioned Karachi Whites at the top of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy points table with 48 points from three games, making it a season to remember for cricket enthusiasts.

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