Srinagar: Pakistan suffered defeat in the first T20I vs hosts New Zealand but the youngster Saim Ayub impressed everyone with his extraordinary strokeplay at Eden Park in Auckland.
Saim Ayub made scored sensational 27 off 8 deliveries that included two fours and three maximums.
Ayub who has replaced former skipper Babar Azam in the opening slot, smashed Tim Southee and Matt Henry to all corners of Eden Park. In the process Saim Ayub showed glimpses of his talent and why he is reckoned highly in Pakistan cricket circles.
In particular it was a No-Look shot from the youngster which has become his trademark shot now caught the attention of one and all.
However, his blistering innings was cut short as the southpaw was run out by some brilliant piece of fielding by pacer Adam Milne. The Kiwi pacer drew a direct hit as Ayub was found short of his crease and had to walk back to the pavillion.
