Today In Cricket, Sportsin24x7 will talk about Saeed Anwar who is regarded as one of the greats in the history of Pakistan Cricket.
Full Name: Saeed Anwar
Date of Birth: September 7, 1968
Place of Birth: Karachi, Pakistan
Batting Style: Left-handed
Role: Opening batsman
Early Career
Saeed Anwar began his cricket career in domestic cricket in Pakistan and quickly made a name for himself as a promising batter that too as an opener. He was selected for the Pakistan national team in the 1990s after his dynamic performance in domestic cricket.
International Career
Anwar made his ODS debut for Pakistan on November 15, 1989, against the West Indies. He made his Test debut on March 12, 1990, against Australia.
Major Achievements
1) Saeed Anwar held the record for the highest individual score in an ODI innings for a longer time until it was broken by Sachin Tendulkar. He scored 194 runs against India on February 21, 1997, in the Coca-Cola Cup in Dhaka, a record that stood for several years.
2) Anwar was known for his prolific run-scoring in ODIs, with 20 centuries to his name.
3) He accumulated 8,824 runs in ODIs at an average of 39.21.
Anwar was known for his elegant batting style and his ability to play both aggressive and patient innings. His graceful strokes and ability to dominate bowlers made him one of the most admired batsmen of his time.
The left-handed player retired from international cricket in 2003. He is remembered as one of Pakistan’s finest opening batsmen and is widely respected for his contributions to the game.
Test Career Stats Of Saeed Anwar
Matches Played: 55
Innings: 97
Runs Scored: 4,786
Batting Average: 45.52
Centuries: 11
Half-Centuries: 25
Highest Score: 188
100s: 11
50s: 25
ODI Career Stats Of Saeed Anwar
Matches Played: 247
Innings: 247
Runs Scored: 8,824
Batting Average: 39.21
Centuries: 20
Half-Centuries: 43
Highest Score: 194
100s: 20
50s: 43
