Century On Debut: For Kamran Ghulam, the test spot in the cricketing history of this world has been confirmed through scoring one hundred runs on test debut against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Here’s the comprehensive scenario of his match and its importance in the world of cricket.
Big moment for Kamran Ghulam as he hits a FOUR to bring up his maiden Test century! 💯#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/beA8rpCl68
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 15, 2024
A Glorious Debut Performance
Coming in at number four, Ghulam had a task on hand for the stumbling Pakistan, who were reeling at 19-2. Although Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood went early, Ghulam showed maturity and class, reaching 118 off 224 balls.
Ghulam finally reached the century mark facing just 192 balls. He built a decisive 149-run partnership with Saim Ayub who had 77 to his name. Ghulam’s innings pretty much ensured that Pakistan remained on top of affairs after winning the toss and opted to bat first.
5️⃣0️⃣ up for the partnership between the duo 🏏#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/S7BRaamy9C
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 15, 2024
Historical Context
Ghulam is the second Pakistani player after Saleem Malik who scored a century on debut and while batting at no. 4. Malik achieved this in 1982 versus Sri Lanka at National Stadium, Karachi.
Ghulam joins an elite group of only six players worldwide who have achieved this feat:
Nawab of Pataudi (1932)
Gundappa Viswanath (1969)
Frank Hayes (1973)
Saleem Malik (1982)
Animul Islam (2000)
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Century On Debut
Ghulam is the 116th player in Test cricket history to score a century on debut, and the 13th from Pakistan. Notable predecessors include:
Khalid Ibadulla (1964)
Javed Miandad (1976)
Saleem Malik (1982)
Mohammad Wasim (1996)
Ali Naqvi (1997)
Azhar Mahmood (1997)
Younis Khan (2000)
Taufeeq Umar (2001)
Yasir Hameed (2003)
Fawad Alam (2009)
Umar Akmal (2009)
Abid Ali (2019)
MAIDEN TEST CENTURY 💯! 👏
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 15, 2024
Kamran Ghulam becomes the 13th 🇵🇰 player to score a century on Test debut! 🙌#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/Sb3kWIaOdD
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