Saeed Anwar
Pakistani cricketer and ODI opener
Born
September 6th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Pakistan
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A celebrated cricketer from Pakistan, played primarily as an opening batsman. Represented the national team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches from 1989 to 2000. Accumulated over 20 centuries in ODIs and holds the record for the highest score in an ODI inning at the time with 194 runs against India in 1997. Contributed significantly to Pakistan's victories in various series and was part of the World Cup squad in 1992, which won the championship.
Achieved 194 runs against India in 1997
Played in the 1992 Cricket World Cup
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