Delhi: Pakistan made a brilliant comeback in the second ODI against Zimbabwe and won by 10 wickets. In this match played in Bulawayo, Sam Ayyub batted brilliantly and scored a century in just 53 balls. In the first ODI, Pakistan lost by 80 runs via DLS method.

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Sam Ayyub, who made his ODI debut on the Australia tour, had missed scoring a century at that time, but this time he scored his first ODI century. His innings made Pakistan's victory very easy.

Third fastest century for Pakistan

Sam has scored the third fastest century for Pakistan in ODI. Before him, Shahid Afridi had scored centuries in 37 and 45 balls. This century of Sam is Pakistan's fastest ODI century in the last 19 years.

As soon as he entered the match, the young batsman made a great start. He along with Abdullah Shafiq added 50 runs in the first 8 overs. He completed his half-century in just 32 balls, of which 42 runs came from the boundary. After this, continuing his fast batting, he completed his century in 53 balls. During this, he scored unbeaten 113 runs with the help of 17 fours and 3 sixes and played an important role in Pakistan's victory.

Pakistan finished this match in just 18.2 overs. Abdullah Shafiq scored 32 unbeaten runs. With this victory the series became level at 1-1. Now the third and decisive match will be played on 28 November in Bulawayo.