Shahid Afridi 102 runs off 37 balls vs Srilanka - Fastest Century in World Cup History

In October 1996 at the age of sixteen Afridi was drafted into the ODI team during the four-nation Sameer Cup 1996--97 as a leg spinner as a replacement for the injured Mushtaq Ahmed. He made his debut on 2 October against Kenya, however he didn't bat and went wicketless. In the next match against Sri Lanka, Afridi batted at number three in the role of a pinch-hitter. In his 2nd ODI & in his first international innings as a batsman, Afridi broke the record for fastest century in ODI cricket, reaching his hundred from 37 balls. In this Century he hit six 4's and eleven 6's.The eleven sixes he struck also equalled the record for most in an ODI innings. Aged 16 years and 217 days, Afridi became the youngest player to score an ODI century. Pakistan posted a total of 371, at the time the second-highest in ODIs, and won by 82 runs; Afridi was named man of the match.

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[alimohd431]

we proud of u Afridi

[AbdusCricketFan]

How does he do it...

[ghottee]

o mu GOD i love Shahid Afridi