Dawid Malan slams his fifth ton, surpasses 1,000 ODI runs
England's in-form batter Dawid Malan has slammed a superb century against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Lord's, London. He shared a 79-run stand alongside Joe Root for the second wicket and another 56 runs alongside Jos Buttler. Malan came into this match on the back of successive fifties, scoring 54 and 96. Notably, Malan missed the second ODI. Here are further details.
Malan continues his brilliance
Malan has been in prime form in this series and today he continued in the same fashion, getting to a deserved century. He brought up his ton off 96 balls, slamming 14 fours and a six. His dual partnerships with Root and Buttler helped England set a base. England have lost five wickets, having surpassed 240 runs. Malan fell for 127 (41st over).
1,000 ODI runs, 100 fours, and fifth century
Playing his 21st ODI, Malan has surpassed 1,000 runs (1,046). He owns an average worth of 61.52. Malan slammed his fifth ODI century, besides also managing five fifties. In the ongoing game, he also reached a milestone of 100 ODI fours. Versus NZ, Malan owns 250-plus runs (277) from three matches at an average of 92.33.
Malan averages over 80 at home
In six home ODIs, Malan has surpassed 300 ODI runs (345) at 69.00. He has one ton and three fifties. Meanwhile, in 15 away ODIs (home of opposition), he has clocked 701 runs at 58.41.
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As per ESPNcricinfo, Malan is now the joint-fastest to 1,000 ODI runs for England in terms of innings (21). He equaled former England stars Kevin Pietersen and Jonathan Trott.
Malan falls for a gutsy 127
NZ spinner Rachin Ravindra bowled a flatter, shorter ball which drifted outside off, Malan looked to cut and got a toe-end. Ravindra's delivery was wide and Malan had to reach for it. There was a small break before the start of the over and it seemed to have impacted Malan in terms of his concentration. He walked back with everyone applauding on the ground.
