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Mohammed Azharuddeen's Bucket List Goes Viral After Breathtaking 37-Ball Ton for Kerala
Kerala opener Mohammed Azharuddeen recently became a household name in India after his exploits in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai became the talking point of the Internet.
Veteran and explosive cricketer Virender Sehwag, in a tweet, said he enjoyed watching Azharuddeen's innings.
On Wednesday, chasing a stiff target of 197, Azharuddeen made it look a tad too easy as he smacked 10 sixes and 9 fours and remained unbeaten at 137 off 54 balls handing Kerala victory in just 16 overs. This was also Kerala's second straight win of the tournament.
This was the second-fastest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, with Rishabh Pant's 32-ball ton in 2018 being the fastest.
Those who had witnessed blitzkrieg that unfolded at the Wankhede were all praises of the Kerala batsman. Following Azharuddeen's fireworks, Manorama News visited the talented cricketer's home in Kasargod and sat down with his family to talk about the much-praised innings.
💯 in 37 balls! 🔥🔥
Sensational stuff this is from Mohammed Azharuddeen. 👍👍
What a knock this has been from the Kerala opener! 👏👏 #KERvMUM #SyedMushtaqAliT20
Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/V6H1Yp60Vs pic.twitter.com/Nrh88uOOFU
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 13, 2021
The interview gave glimpses of the several accolades that Azharuddeen has been awarded in his cricketing career. The news channel also gave a peek at Kerala cricketer's inspiring bucket-list.
Also Read: WATCH: Mohammed Azharuddeen Smashes 37-Ball Ton, Kerala Make Mockery of Mumbai's 197-Run Target
What was on the list?
- IPL
- 4 Hundreds in a Ranji season
- Own House
- (Mercedes) Benz
- 2023 World Cup
Screenshot from a video uploaded by Manorama News
The goals set by Azharuddeen were pointed out by a user on Twitter.
Kerala's star Mohammed Azharuddeen has set his goals at his house. pic.twitter.com/9eeLEB2QbT
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 15, 2021
Azharuddeen's assault took Mumbai by surprise, as Kerala smashed 65 runs in the first five overs. Azharuddeen took just 20 balls for his fifty. By the end of the 12th over, they were 165 for 1 with Azharuddeen already past his century. Robin Uthappa made 33 off 23 in an opening partnership worth 129 runs off just 57 balls.
Cricket fans were in awe of Kerala star's stunning and memorable knock.
Mohammed Azharuddeen! 🔥
That was some serious hard-hitting & striking of the ball. IPL teams, watch out for this guy 👀#SyedMushtaqAliT20 pic.twitter.com/H1kmrOFivh
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) January 14, 2021
Wah Azharudeen , behtareen !
To score like that against Mumbai was some effort. 137* of 54 and finishing the job on hand. Enjoyed this innings.#SyedMushtaqAliT20 pic.twitter.com/VrQk5v8PPB
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 13, 2021
26-year-old Mohammed Azharuddeen smashed hundred from just 37 balls including 8 fours and 8 sixes against Mumbai in Wankhede stadium. One to remember for him. pic.twitter.com/MWoXNb8sDY
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2021
What a win for Kerala.
Chasing 197 runs against Mumbai in Mumbai - Kerala finished the match in just 15.5 overs with 8 wickets left.
Star of the show was Mohammed Azharuddeen 137*(54) - scoring first ton by a Kerala player in SMAT and make it 2 in 2 in this season. pic.twitter.com/zl5VxjAysf
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2021
Earlier, Mumbai had made 196 for 7 with Aditya Tare top-scoring with 42 off 31 while Yashasvi Jaiswal (40 off 32), Suryakumar Yadav (38 off 19) and Shivam Dube (26 off 13) also playing their part.
