Twitter Reactions: Fakhar Zaman becomes the first Pakistan batsman to score an ODI double ton

Fakhar Zaman has taken a special liking to Zimbabwe‘s bowlers in the ongoing five-match ODI series. Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo witnessed a historic knock from the left-hander in the fourth game as he became the first ever Pakistani batsman to score a double century in the limited-overs format. He literally hammered the bowlers of the home side in every possible and reached the milestone in the 47th over of the innings.

After opting to bat first, the onus was on him and Imam-ul-Haq to get Pakistan off to a good start and the duo didn’t disappoint. Fakhar, after getting his eye in, started opening his arms freely with gaps open in the field. The powerplay was productive for the visitors but it was important for them to continue and play a big inning. It seemed that he had made up his mind to score big on the day and gave nothing away.

Every loosed delivery was peppered rather blunted by Fakhar brutally as the bowlers didn’t have an answer to his assault. They tried to different field settings to him but he was in such a sublime form that he every shot he used to play was going into the gaps. He reached his ton with more than 20 overs to go and there was certainly a golden chance for him to make the most of this opportunity.

There was no contest from the opposition whatsoever and Fakhar Zaman pounced on them with no mercy. In the 42nd over, his partner was dismissed by Wellington Masakadza but the dynamic Pakistani continued to play in the same vein. He shuffled across the crease beautifully during his wonderful knock and played some unbelievable strokes to leave the crowd at the stadium stunned.

The 28-year-old was not perturbed by the approaching milestone and made sure that the run-rate of the team never dipped. He first trumped Saeed Anwar to become the highest scorer for Pakistan in the ODIs and then reached the dream 200-run mark with a swat on the off-side in the 47th over. Everyone in the crowd and his teammates in the dressing room were in the awe of him for his scintillating batting display.

Twitterati was also filled with joy as they welcomed the sixth batsman in the 200-run club in the One-Day Internationals. The fans were thrilled with his knock as he eventually went on to score 210 runs with Pakistan fell agonisingly short of 400 by just one run.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

WHAT AN INNINGS!@FakharZamanLive hits the first ODI double century for Pakistan! 💯💯

He passes Saeed Anwar's previous record for Pakistan of 194!

Take a bow! 🙌 #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/iQNbmAGclU

— ICC (@ICC) July 20, 2018

Wow – Take a bow @FakharZamanLive – a double hundred! #zimvpak

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) July 20, 2018

Brilliantly played Fakhar Zaman. What an achievement 👏 First 200 for PAK.

— Shivaji Bajpai (@ShivajiThinks) July 20, 2018

First Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman to record a double ton in ODI #cricket, 7th batsman overall. #ZimvPak #PakvZim

— Mujahid Malik 🇵🇰 (@iMMujahidMalik) July 20, 2018

Always thought someone established or a senior player would get there, but it's Fakhar Zaman. What a star.

— Ali. (@AliProbably) July 20, 2018

Take a bow Fakhar Zaman, He deserves it!

— Waleed (@waleedsaqib12) July 20, 2018

Congratulations Fakhar Zaman you raised Pakistani Flag higher , God bless you, now improve the record as much possible. And thanks to #PSL

— Atif Sarwar Malik (@atifsarwar) July 20, 2018

Fakhar Zaman just scored a double century and more surprisingly Imam ul Haq is not out on first ball and also scored a century. #PAKvZIM

— Waqas Kamran (@WaqasKamran) July 20, 2018

Fakhar Zaman ODI Mai 200 Runs Banane Waly Pehle Pakistani Ban Gae, pic.twitter.com/p0sDr8I25S

— Pakistan News (@TnnAlert) July 20, 2018

#FakharZaman is now become Youngest player to score a double hundred in #ODI Cricket @SufianAfridi10

— Sufian Afridi o/ (@SufianAfridi10) July 20, 2018

finally 200+ list me Pakistani Add ho gya Fakhar Zaman you deserve #ZIMvPAK

— UmaiR (@rahnjaa) July 20, 2018

Here he is.. Fakhar Zaman – the first Pakistani batsman to score a double ton in ODI cricket. #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/T3XRhnmnRO

— #WWC17 (@theICCSports) July 20, 2018

#PAKvZIM
Wow. ..👏👏👏👏
Congrats to Fakhar zaman on scoring 200 plus. ..keep rocking legend. ..You made us so proud 😊😊😊

— Mashal (@Maashal1144) July 20, 2018

Take a bow
21 years old record broken
Yes fakhar zaman first pakistani to score 200 💪💪🖒🖒🖒✌

— Mubashir. (@sheromalik) July 20, 2018

Saeed Anwar’s record has been broken – Fakhar Zaman 196* !! Highest ever score for a Pakistani in a ODI – Records galore..

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) July 20, 2018

I don't think I've ever seen a player dominate a tour like Fakhar has during the T20 and ODI series here.

— Fakhar DenniZaman (@DennisCricket_) July 20, 2018

Double for Zaman, Fakhar Hai!

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 20, 2018

Balls taken to score 200 in Men's ODIs:

138 balls Chris Gayle
140 balls Virender Sehwag
147 balls Sachin Tendulkar
148 balls Fakhar Zaman today*
151 balls Rohit Sharma (twice)
152 balls Martin Guptill
156 balls Rohit Sharma

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 20, 2018

Pakistanis to score a Double Hundred in List As in 2018:

Kamran Akmal v HBL
Abid Ali v Peshawar
Fakhar Zaman v Zimbabwe#ZIMvPAK

— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) July 20, 2018

Fakhar Zaman becomes the first Pakistani to score a Double Hundred in ODIs

Double Hundreds in ODIs

Tendulkar 🇮🇳
Sehwag 🇮🇳
Rohit (3 times)🇮🇳
Gayle 🏝
Guptill 🇳🇿
FAKHAR 🇵🇰

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) July 20, 2018