Five centuries, two half-centuries
That's what Kamran Akmal's ODI stats read. This really has to be one of the strangest statistics ever:
(table from Cricinfo)
I've not been a fan of Akmal because of his general sloppiness behind the stumps, but his batting has warranted his position. To turn 50s into 100s at a rate of 71% - that's amazing.
Well done to him, and to Pakistan for a well-played and thoroughly deserved win today!
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 99 | 84 | 12 | 1918 | 124 | 26.63 | 2262 | 84.79 | 5 | 2 | 221 | 19 | 102 | 15 |
(table from Cricinfo)
I've not been a fan of Akmal because of his general sloppiness behind the stumps, but his batting has warranted his position. To turn 50s into 100s at a rate of 71% - that's amazing.
Well done to him, and to Pakistan for a well-played and thoroughly deserved win today!
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His conversion rate in tests is pretty similar too - 6 100s and 8 50s..
Shows that he converts more often than not.
U want to know something stranger about Kamran Akmal:
Each of those 7 ODIs in which Akmal has hit a 50+ score, Pakistan have won.
His knock today is the highest score by a keeper against Australia in an ODI.
He is only the 3rd keeper to score a 100 against Aus in an ODI.
His 5 centuries are only behind Sanga and Gilchrist among keepers in ODIs..
Go figure ;-)
it was a beautifully crafted knock! and his cover drives are a treat to watch!
i vote for him batting at number 4! above the likes of Misbah's and Malik's!
and Q, he didnt do a bad job behind stumps as well through out the series!
Thats true LIB.. his keeping was surprisingly decent this time round..
And the knock - I agree.. stupendous!
Also one of his ODI fifties was a not-out.
Cheers DB :-)