Pakistan's Azan Awais Scores Century on Test Debut, Becomes 14th Player to Achieve Feat The Pakistan cricket team celebrated a historic milestone as 21-year-old Azan Awais made his Test debut against Bangladesh and smashed a century in his first innings. The match, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, marked the start of a two-match Test series between the two nations. Awais, who had previously played domestic cricket, delivered a stellar performance, scoring 103 runs off 165 balls, including 14 fours. His innings, which ended on the third day of the match (May 10, 2026), was a masterclass in patience and precision, with Awais remaining unbeaten until the 51st over when he was dismissed by Tasneem Ahmed, caught by Nazmul Hossain. Awais' achievement places him among an elite group of Pakistani cricketers who have scored centuries on their Test debuts. He joins legends like Javed Miandad, Younis Khan, and Fawad Alam in this exclusive list. His innings was a testament to his composure under pressure, as he navigated the Bangladesh bowling attack with calculated aggression. The young batsman began his innings cautiously, overcoming a minor injury sustained from a bouncing delivery early in his innings. By the end of the day, he had not only secured his team's position in the game but also etched his name into cricket history. The list of previous Pakistani players to achieve this feat includes notable names such as Khalid Ibadullah, who scored 166 against Australia in 1964, and Javed Miandad, who hit 163 against New Zealand in 1976. Other entries include Salim Malik’s 100 against Sri Lanka in 1982, Mohammad Wasim’s 109 against New Zealand in 1996, and Younis Khan’s 107 against Sri Lanka in 2000.#pakistan #bangladesh #sher_e_bangla_national_stadium #azan_awais #tasneem_ahmed
