Saim Ayub has made history by becoming the youngest player to score a century against South Africa in a chase, accomplishing this incredible feat at the age of 22 years and 207 days.
This record-breaking achievement came in 2024, as Ayub’s remarkable performance surpassed the milestones set by some of cricket’s legends.
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In addition to his chase-century record, Ayub also became the youngest player to score a century in South Africa during a chase, beating Quinton de Kock’s previous record of 23 years and 48 days set in 2016.
Ayub is now the third youngest player to score a century against South Africa in ODI cricket, following Ahmed Shehzad (22 years, 4 days) and Kane Williamson (22 years, 167 days), who also achieved this feat on South African soil.
This remarkable achievement highlights Ayub’s exceptional skill and secures his position among the brightest young talents in international cricket. Fans worldwide are now eagerly following his journey as he continues to make his mark in the game.
