"Pakistan's opening batsman sets new personal record in List A matches, building upon his maiden One-Day Cup half-century"
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has made a significant impact in the Yorkshire squad since his last-minute addition for the remainder of the season. In a standout performance during the One-Day Cup, he scored a career-best List A score of 159 runs against Northamptonshire at the County Ground, Northampton.
This impressive innings, achieved in August 2025, came off 130 balls, with 20 fours and two sixes. His strike rate of 122.30 showcases his aggressive approach to the game. This score surpassed his previous best of 151 runs, which he had scored in an ODI against England in 2019.
Imam's 159 is the sixth-highest List A score for Yorkshire, following players like Darren Lehmann (191), Travis Head (175), Jonny Bairstow (174), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (164), and Matthew Wood (160).
In terms of his contributions to Yorkshire, Imam also scored a consecutive century of 117 runs against Lancashire, helping Yorkshire to a strong win in the One-Day Cup. These back-to-back hundreds highlight his good form and valuable contributions to Yorkshire in List A cricket.
For Pakistan ODI stats, Imam-ul-Haq has played 75 ODIs, scoring 3,152 runs at an average of 47.04, including nine ODI centuries. His highest ODI score before the 159 in List A was 151 scored against England in 2019.
In his debut game for Yorkshire, Imam made 19 runs in a team total of 545-9d against Sussex last month. He also formed a strong partnership with William Luxton, scoring 83 runs for the second wicket against Northamptonshire. However, Adam Lyth was dismissed in the third over in the same match.
As of now, Yorkshire are seventh in the One-Day Cup table with three wins from 11 games. Imam's impressive performances are sure to boost the team's chances in the upcoming matches.
Sports news highlights Imam-ul-Haq's outstanding performance for Yorkshire, scoring a career-best List A score of 159 runs against Northamptonshire. This impressive innings, achieved in August 2025, also places him among the top six highest List A scores for Yorkshire. In addition, Imam's contribution to Yorkshire's victories extends beyond his 159, as he also scored a century of 117 runs against Lancashire, aiding Yorkshire to a strong win in the One-Day Cup.
