5 batting records that Wasim Akram broke during his 257-run knock against Zimbabwe

#4 Highest score against Zimbabwe in Tests

Minnow bashing is not new in cricket. Many batsmen view this as an opportunity to swell their batting average and make the most of the opportunity. Zimbabwe, who debuted in 1992, were not the strongest team but they were no pushovers either.

In fact, in this Test, before Akram battered them for 257 not out, Zimbabwe had trapped Pakistan as the hosts were six wickets down with a lead of almost 200 runs. At that time, Akram’s 257 was the highest Test score against Zimbabwe, surpassing Vinod Kambli who scored 227 against them at Delhi in 1993.

In 2003, Matthew Hayden pulverized a strong Zimbabwean bowling attack as he notched up the then world record score of 380. Six months later, Sangakkara scored 270 against Zimbabwe to put Akram’s 257 on the third spot.