Imam-ul-Haq, his partner in dominations, showcased an exquisite innings scoring 159 runs. Just last weekend he took Yorkshire to 374-5 in a List A final against Northamptonshire. This innings is Imam-ul-Haq’s highest score in List A cricket. His previous highest score had been 151, made against England in 2019. He has now gone well beyond that. That incredible game played out at the legendary Headingley Stadium. There, Yorkshire managed their highest-ever team total against Northamptonshire in this format.
Yorkshire’s opening total of 374 runs only narrowly missed being their highest score against any first-class county. Imam-ul-Haq aced 130 balls during his innings, displaying his deftness and resolution. He peppered the boundary with 20 fours and two sixes, showing power and precision on the night. His play was the brightest light, made even more radiant by his teammates’ support. Will Rhodes scored an impressive 100 off 120 balls, with Ollie Sykes adding 97 off 94 balls. Ben Charlesworth was equally influential, making 80 runs and stepping in to help guide the team between the wickets.
In the other match, Somerset chased down their target of 256 to beat Durham by four wickets. Meade’s wicket led to a quick-fire cameo from Thomas Rew, who finished undefeated on 84 and was crucial in Somerset’s late push. He built a vital partnership with fellow southpaw Ben Green, putting on 69 runs between them to help record a comfortable victory. Matt Revis further grabbed the headlines with a quickfire 69 in 33 balls, announcing himself as someone to watch with powerful hitting.
Imam-ul-Haq’s show-stopping performance left Yorkshire in a strong position. It was here that his skills truly sparkled just as he himself is a master at lifting the pressure. This performance goes even further to establish his case as one of the elite players in List A cricket.
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