Relive the memorable ODI debut of Younis Khan – one of Pakistan’s finest and most respected cricketers. On February 13, 2000, at the National Stadium, Karachi, a young Younis Khan walked to the crease for the first time in One Day International cricket. Pakistan were struggling at 5 for 149 chasing Sri Lanka’s 274, and the challenge ahead was immense, with Chaminda Vaas steaming in and Muttiah Muralitharan spinning webs.<br /><br />Batting at number seven, Younis played with composure beyond his years, scoring 46 runs off 41 balls, including five beautiful boundaries. His quick partnership with Abdur Razzaq (61 runs in eight overs) injected life into the chase, but a sharp run-out from Indika de Saram ended his promising knock. Although Pakistan fell 29 runs short, the debut innings was a clear glimpse of the greatness to come.<br /><br />Over his career, Younis Khan represented Pakistan in 265 ODIs, scoring 7,249 runs at an average of 31.24, with 7 centuries and 48 half-centuries. In 255 innings, he faced 9,628 balls, maintained a strike rate of 75.29, and struck 578 fours and 56 sixes. He was also one of Pakistan’s safest fielders, taking 144 catches, and his calm leadership helped Pakistan win the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.<br /><br />This video not only revisits his debut heroics but also celebrates his complete ODI journey, highlighting the qualities that made him a legend — discipline, humility, sportsmanship, and an unyielding commitment to the game.<br /><br />📌 Watch till the end for the full vintage cricketing flavour and to appreciate the true essence of Younis Khan’s cricketing legacy.<br /><br />Hashtags<br />#YounisKhan #PakistanCricket #ODIDebut #CricketLegends #PakistanBatting #CricketHistory #SLvPAK #CricketHighlights #PakistaniLegends #CricketStats #YounisKhanDebut #ODICricket #VintageCricket
