2. Younis Khan – 144(122) Vs Hong Kong (Asia Cup 2004)
Another match-winning performance with the bat was seen back in Asia Cup 2004 when Younis Khan piled on the miseries of a clueless Hong Kong side. Pakistan after winning the toss and electing to bat first had both their openers back in the hut with just 51 runs on the board. Younis Khan who was in at no.4 stitched a fascinating 223-run partnership with Shoaib Malik to put Pakistan in the driver’s seat.
Younis brought up a memorable century and receive able support from Shoaib Malik who also brought up three figures. Younis finished with 144 off 122 deliveries with the help of 8 fours and 3 sixes. Pakistan posted a mammoth target of 344 in 50 overs. The Hong Kong side didn’t bother the Pakistani bowlers much as they were bundled out for 165 handing Pakistan a 173-run victory via the D/L method.
