PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf Announces Special Reward For Fakhar Zaman After PAK vs NZ World Cup Match

Pakistan's win helped them remain alive in the race to qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal.

PCB chief Zaka Ashraf announced prize money worth Rs one million for Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman after his match-winning century vs NZ in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

According to local media reports in Pakistan, PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf had a phone conversation with Fakhar Zaman to express his gratitude and appreciation for Zaman's courageous innings against the Black Caps.

Fakhar Zaman's remarkable innings saw him finish unbeaten with an impressive score of 126 runs from 81 balls, during which he hit eight boundaries and sent the ball over the boundary rope for 11 sixes.

Batting first, a ton from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson's 79-ball 95 helped New Zealand post 401/6 on the scoreboard. In reply, Zaman led Pakistan's charge, bringing up a century off just 63 balls.

Fakhar Zaman's century against New Zealand in PAK vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023 match is Pakistan's fastest in the history of ODI World Cup.