Young opener Saim Ayub matched the efforts of Pakistan great Shahid Afridi with an outstanding century against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Tuesday. ..

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub equalled Shahid Afridi's record for the third-fastest century by a Pakistani batter as he scored a 53-ball ton against Zimbabwe in the second ODI on Tuesday.

Ayub smashed his first ODI hundred in brilliant style, with the 22-year-old bringing up his century in just 53 balls to help Pakistan level the three-game series at 1-1 ahead of the series decider on Thursday.

Opening batter Saim Ayub was in his top form as he hit his maiden ODI ton during the second PAK v ZIM ODI on Tuesday. The left-handed batter's unbeaten

Saim Ayub smashed a maiden ODI hundred off 53 balls as Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international.

Saim Ayub smacked a 53-ball century as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets on Tuesday to draw level in the three-match series. Ayub also won the Player of the Match award.