Saim Ayub has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the youngest player to hit a century against South Africa in a chase.
The 22-year-old achieved this milestone at the age of 22 years and 207 days, delivering a stellar performance in 2024.
This incredible innings saw Ayub surpass several cricket legends, rewriting the record books.
Notably, he also became the youngest batter to score a century in South Africa while chasing.
The previous record was held by Quinton de Kock, who accomplished the feat at 23 years and 48 days back in 2016.
Ayub’s century places him third on the list of youngest players to score a ton against South Africa in ODIs.
The record is still led by Ahmed Shehzad, who achieved it at 22 years and four days, followed by Kane Williamson at 22 years and 167 days.
This milestone underscores Ayub’s exceptional talent, solidifying his position as one of cricket’s brightest prospects.
With fans eagerly anticipating his future performances, Ayub is proving to be a rising star in international cricket.
