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Shoaib Malik’s nephew hits record triple century in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
Huraira also became second youngest batter ever after legendary Javed Miandad to achieve feat
Karachi: Opening batter Mohammad Huraira – who is former national team captain and all-rounder Shoaib Malik’s nephew, has set a record after scoring a triple century in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on Monday.
It is noteworthy here that Mohammad Huraira is representing Northern in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
The 19-year-old right-hander scored the triple hundred off just 327 deliveries, in reply to Balochistan’s first-innings total of 305. He also won the award by scoring 300 off just 327 balls against Balochistan at the State Bank Ground.
Huraira also became the second youngest batter ever after legendary Javed Miandad to achieve the feat. Miandad representing Karachi Whites scored the triple hundred against National Bank in 1974-75 season at the age of just 17.
Currently, Northern have scored over 570 runs in their first innings and have a lead over 260 runs.