• Dawid Malan smashed a sensational century in the 4th ODI between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

  • It was Malan's 5th ton in the 50-overs format.

Twitter erupts as England’s Dawid Malan lights up Lord’s with a brilliant century in the 4th ODI against New Zealand
Dawid Malan hits a century in the 4th ODI vs New Zealand (Image Source: Twitter)

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In the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England are taking on New Zealand in the fourth and final One Day International (ODI) on Friday. The match promised high-intensity cricket, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

The hosts won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for what was expected to be an exciting contest. However, the English side faced an early setback as Jonny Bairstow, one of their key batters, was dismissed in the fifth over, sending a ripple of concern through the crowd.

Dawid Malan’s stellar form continues

Despite the early loss of Bairstow, England had a shining star in the form of Dawid Malan. The left-handed opener was in fine form, carrying on from his impressive performance in the third ODI. In that match, Malan had narrowly missed out on his century, falling just four runs short. This time around, he was determined to make amends.

Malan reached a remarkable milestone during the fourth ODI. In the 32nd over of the match, he showcased his class when he flicked a half-volley bowled by Matt Henry behind square and scampered back for two runs. This brought up his fifth century in the 50-over format, and it was a moment of sheer brilliance.

As soon as Malan reached the milestone, his face lit up with joy. He punched the air in celebration, removing his helmet to acknowledge the roaring applause from the spectators at Lord’s. The crowd was in awe of his exquisite batting display, which had now culminated in a well-deserved century.

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Malan finally got out in the 41st over after smashing 127 runs off 114 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Dawid Malan’s amazing knock :

Notably, Malan’s century at Lord’s was not just a personal milestone but a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to the game. The left-handed opener has once again proven his mettle as one of England’s finest cricketers, and his century will be etched in the memories of cricket fans for years to come.

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