Seamer Hasan Ali has been declared player of the match in view of his superb performance in first Test match against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Hasan Ali followed his first innings figures of 4-53 with a career-best five for 36 in his 12th Test to earn the player of the match award.
When he took his third wicket, he became the 12th quickest Pakistan bowler to reach 50 Test wickets. Others are: Yasir Shah (nine Tests), Waqar Younis, Shabbir Ahmed, Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Abbas (all in 10 Tests), Khan Mohammad, Saeed Ajmal, Abdul Rehman (all in 11 Tests) and Pervez Sajjad, Danish Kaneria and Umar Gul (all in 12 Tests).
His excellent reverse swing skills helped Pakistan to wrap up the first Test in Harare with more than two day’s spare.
The pacer in a tweet announced to dedicate his achievement to his newborn baby girl, Helena Hasan Ali.
“All praise is due to Allah almighty. Humble and grateful for all the messages and love. This one is for my little angel Helena Hassan Ali,” he tweeted.
“So proud of this wonderful team and efforts from all the boys, may Allah continue showering his Rahmat and may Pakistan prosper always Flag of Pakistan,” he wrote.
Social media users have also expressed love for the Pakistani bowler for provide worth-watching game.
50 Test Wickets for Hassan Ali in 12 Test🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations @RealHa55an pic.twitter.com/eLuguoEaI8— Cricket Lover❤ (@MustafaTabass17) May 1, 2021
Two matches, two 'player of the match' awards for Hassan Ali on this tour 🔥❤️#ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/vXriKuebzi
— Farhan Ali (@farhanaly24) May 1, 2021
50 wickets for Hassan Ali ❤ Insha_Allah many more to come pic.twitter.com/QtQcU1PeYf
— 🇵🇰Shaban🇿🇦 (@shabanAli56) May 1, 2021
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