#OnTheUp: Pakistan's record-breaking victory
Their resounding 244-run victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth ODI was one to remember, Fakhar Zaman hitting the highest ever score by a Pakistan player in an ODI (210*) as his side made an impressive 399/1 and skittled the hosts for 155.
The Twittersphere was buzzing thanks to the broken records (there were many) and the manner in which Pakistan, and in particular Zaman, went about their business.
Shahbas mery dost #FakharZamanlive great knock congratulation on first 200 keep rocking Pathan πππͺπΌππ»
— Hassan Ali π΅π° (@RealHa55an) July 20, 2018
Well played @FakharZamanLive
— Syeda Nain Abidi ΨΉΨ§Ψ¨Ψ―Ϋ (@SyedaNain18) July 20, 2018
A double Century π― is a great achievement!!ππ
& Take a bow PSLπ
You have given us talented players which were unknown to us!!
Welldoneππ»
Very well played @FakharZamanLive. Be addicted with getting big scores and staying not out in your innings. Prayers for you! #200NotOut
— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushy_online) July 20, 2018
Ramiz Raja was a little disappointed after the second ODI...
Frankly I didnβt enjoy Pakβs win today. it was clinical alrite but colourless..didnβt have any magical moments to savour like a great bowling spell or a 100 off 50 balls. Why isnt a Pakistan batsman looking for a 200!! Why not.. if not against Zim then who against??
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 16, 2018
But the ex-Pakistan batsman was more than please with Zaman in this one.
#Fakhar200 Now we are talking !! Salute and standing ovation ππππ
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 20, 2018
High praise came from Pakistan's limited overs prince, Boom Boom Afridi.
Brilliant performance Fakhar Zaman! You're turning into a world-class opener. Richly deserved, champion in the making. #ZIMVPAK
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 20, 2018
Twitter also didn't forget Imam ul-Haq, who quietly notched his third ton in just eight ODI matches. Zaman stole his thunder somewhat, but ul-Haq's 113 was finely crafted.
Congratulations to @ImamUlHaq12 to score 3rd π― in ODI cricket , well done ππΌππΌππΌππΌ, stay blessed
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) July 20, 2018
Zaman and ul-Haq hit Pakistan's highest ever ODI partnership and the highest ODI opening partnership of all time.
Wowww...ππΌππΌππΌπ΅π°π΅π°π΅π° @FakharZamanLive Great innings bro 200* is a big milestone... Proud Moment For All Pakistanis and a great partnership with imam ul haq as Heβs Enjoying a great batting form on this series.. ππ»ππ carry on the batting form guys! @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/4SGOrT46Xv
— Faisal Iqbalπ΅π°πΩΫΨ΅Ω Ψ§ΩΨ¨Ψ§Ω (@FaisalIqbalCric) July 20, 2018
And praise came from far and wide across the globe for what will go down as one of ODI cricket's most accomplished innings.
Holy heck! Awoken to news of @FakharZamanLive 200 in Zimbabwe!! Congrats you dashing leftie you!! πππ 1st wkt fell at 304?!! @TheRealPCB #usedtobeateamscore π±π¬
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) July 20, 2018
Amazing batting by @FakharZamanLive with his 210* (156 balls) for @TheRealPCB v Zimbabwe. Who'd be a bowler in the modern game!
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) July 20, 2018