SA's Rilee Rossouw smashes fastest 100 in Pakistan Super League history

10.03.2023 - 22:13 news24.com

South African batsman Rilee Rossouw made headlines in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Friday when he smashed a stunning century to help his side chase down a mammoth total.

Scorecard Rossouw, playing for Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi, hit 121 off 51 balls as his side successfully chased down their 243-run victory target in 19.1 overs.The massive total by Zalmi failed to secure them the sought-after victory because razor-sharp Rossouw stood tall for the Sultans ?? #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvMS pic.twitter.com/thbTKL3Q2XThe Proteas ace came in at No 3 in the order and blasted 12 fours and eight sixes to earn the Player of the Match accolade.??

Multan ka Sultan ?? #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvMS pic.twitter.com/FKgBqrNi6cRossouw's century came off just 41 balls, the fastest in the tournament's history.Name: Riley RossouwGame: Hitting the fastest 100s in the HBL PSLRECORD-HOLDER ROSSOUW#SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvMS @Rileerr pic.twitter.com/JJtHoomWt3Rossouw's Sultans are third on the six-team PSL standings, with five wins from nine matches.

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