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Former chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has praised Quetta Gladiators batter Hasan Nawaz for his sublime century against Islamabad United in the 26th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 on Wednesday.
Quetta Gladiators secured a comprehensive 109-run victory over Islamabad United, securing the top spot on the PSL points table.
Hasan Nawaz’s fireworks powered Quetta Gladiators to a record-breaking 263/3 in 20 overs, the highest-ever total in PSL history.
Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz pioneered the Gladiators’ victory, both scoring centuries. Rossow smashed a blistering 104 while Hasan scored a swashbuckling 45-ball ton with the help of nine towering sixes and four elegant fours.
With this century, Hasan became only the second Pakistani player after Babar to score centuries in both the PSL and T20 Internationals (T20Is) in the same calendar year.
Ramiz Raja described Hasan Nawaz’s innings as a complete package and praised his smart batting for maintaining the Gladiators’ momentum
“Hassan Nawaz’s knock was a complete package and an absolute joy to watch,” he said.
“He kept rotating the strike, ensured Rossouw maintained his rhythm, and never let his own strike rate drop. That is the hallmark of a smart batter — playing for the team while sustaining personal momentum,” he added.
Ramiz Raja credited Hasan with helping Quetta Gladiators reach a record PSL total, stating that the youngster’s game awareness helped his team set up a formidable target.
“If Hasan hadn’t held his ground and batted sensibly, the team would not have reached that total,” Ramiz stated.
The former cricketer highlighted Hasan Nawaz’s innings, mentioning that he displayed excellent control throughout his knock.
“He timed his innings perfectly, never lost control of the game, and accelerated when it mattered the most,” he concluded.
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