Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf on Saturday announced a generous reward of Rs 1 million for the dynamic cricketer.

The announcement followed Fakhar Zaman's breathtaking century in the 35th match of the ICC ODI World Cup, where Pakistan secured a thrilling 21-run victory over New Zealand under the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method.

Zaman's explosive innings left cricket enthusiasts worldwide awestruck, as he smashed his way to an exhilarating century in just 63 balls.

Zaman's innings was nothing short of spectacular, featuring a remarkable 11 sixes and 8 fours, a performance that saw him match the national record for the most sixes in a single innings held by cricket legend Shahid Afridi. This remarkable feat equals the 11 sixes that Afridi hit in his iconic innings against Sri Lanka in 1996.

Mr Zaka personally conveyed his admiration for Fakhar Zaman's aggressive and record-breaking performance by speaking to the young cricket sensation over the phone.

Ashraf praised Zaman for his exemplary innings and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming matches.

He expressed his hope that Zaman would continue to deliver such incredible performances, thereby bringing pride and honor to Pakistan on the world stage.

Fakhar Zaman's breathtaking century is now etched in history as the fastest century by a Pakistani cricketer in the World Cup, setting a remarkable benchmark for future generations of cricketing talent.

As the nation celebrates Fakhar Zaman's incredible achievement, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate his future innings, with high hopes that he will continue to dazzle on the cricket field and bring glory to Pakistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup.