OTD 1970: Inzamam-ul-Haq Birthday – Pakistan Legend Who Scored 329 vs New Zealand

On this day in 1970, Inzamam-ul-Haq was born in Multan. Widely regarded as one of the best Pakistan batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq, he became one of the most elegant and prolific run-scorers in international cricket.

Former captain Imran Khan rated him among the finest players of fast bowling in the world. Inzamam’s calm temperament, powerful leg-side play, and graceful stroke-making made him a pillar of Pakistan’s batting for over a decade.

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Inzamam-ul-Haq 329 vs New Zealand – A Historic Knock

One of the most searched moments of his career remains Inzamam-ul-Haq 329 vs New Zealand in 2002 at Lahore. His monumental 329 against the New Zealand national cricket team was then the second-highest Test score by a Pakistani, narrowly missing Hanif Mohammad’s national record.

He also produced a superb 177 against the West Indies cricket team in 1997, taking on legends like Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Ian Bishop.

1992 World Cup Heroics

Inzamam played a defining role in Pakistan’s triumph at the 1992 Cricket World Cup. His explosive 60 in the semi-final against New Zealand and 42 in the final helped Pakistan lift their maiden World Cup.

The Oval 2006 Controversy

Another major talking point in his career was The Oval 2006 controversy during the Test between Pakistan and the England cricket team. Pakistan forfeited the match following a ball-tampering dispute, and Inzamam received a four-ODI ban. Despite the controversy, many in Pakistan admired him for standing by his team.

Career Numbers & Legacy

Across 120 Tests, Inzamam scored 8,830 runs, while in 378 ODIs he amassed 11,739 runs — numbers that firmly place him among Pakistan’s all-time greats.

From his birthday celebrations to his iconic 329 vs New Zealand, and even the Oval 2006 controversy, Inzamam-ul-Haq’s legacy remains deeply woven into Pakistan cricket history.

(Trending search tie-in: Multan remains central to Pakistan cricket today, with PSL franchise Multan Sultans holding records including the Multan Sultans highest chase in PSL history.)

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