Babar Azam scores magnificent century in LPL 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Monday scored a magnificent century for Colombo Strikers in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 fixture against Galle Titans.

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Babar Azam scored 104 off 59 balls with four fours and five sixes in the match. He batted with a strike rate of 176.27.

The right-handed batter reached his fifty in 34 balls. He increased his scoring rate and completed his 23 balls later.

Just when it all appeared to be a Titan win, Babar Azam came to the crease! The rest is history.#LPL2023 #LiveTheAction pic.twitter.com/WL67638nzi

— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) August 7, 2023

Colombo Strikers successfully chased the 189-run target on the penultimate delivery with seven wickets in hand.

Galle Titans, being sent to bat by Colombo Strikers, scored 188-3 on the back of Tim Seifert’s unbeaten half-century. He hit four boundaries and three maximums on his way to 35-ball 54.

Opener Shevon Daniel scored 49 from 31 balls with five fours and a two sixes to his name. His opening partner Lasith Croospulle chipped in with his 36, whereas Bhanuka Rajapaksa made 30.

Naseem Shah, Ramesh Mendis and Lakshan Sandakan each took a wicket for Colombo Strikers.

Babar Azam put on an opening stand of 111 with Pathum Nissanka, who scored a half-century. The latter hit 40-ball 54 with five fours and a six to his name.

Tabraiz Shamsi took took two wickets.