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Abdullah Shafique slams ton on WC debut

By Parth Dhall

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Shafique's maiden century

Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique scored his maiden ODI century in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.

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A pivotal partnership with Rizwan

Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan shared a 176-run stand, helping Pakistan chase a mammoth 345.

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A century on WC debut

Shafique has become the first Pakistan player to score a century on World Cup debut. 

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Shafique replaced Fakhar Zaman

Shafique made his World Cup debut in the Sri Lanka game. He replaced senior batter Fakhar Zaman, who has had ordinary returns in the format of late.

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More feats for Shafique

Shafique has become the fourth Pakistan batter to score a century against Sri Lanka in the World Cup. At 23 years and 324 days, he is the second-youngest Pakistani with a WC ton.

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