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Amir Jangoo Marks Century With Sajda Against India
Amir Jangoo is a batsman from the West Indies cricket team.
He scored 100 runs against India in an ODI match.
He reached 50 runs in 43 balls and then quickly reached 100 in 70 balls.
After reaching his century, he bowed down on the field.
This action is called Sajda or Sujood.
Muslims may perform it to thank Allah for happiness, success, or relief.
West Indies scored more than 400 runs in their innings.
The report also said this was only the second time a team had scored three centuries against India in one ODI innings.
West Indies batsman Amir Jangoo performed Sajda after scoring a century against India in Guwahati.
Jangoo reached his hundred in 70 balls after completing his fifty from 43 deliveries.
His century was reported as the second-fastest by a West Indian against India.
West Indies crossed 400 runs in their innings, according to the report.
West Indies became only the second team to score three centuries against India in one ODI innings.
- Who
- West Indies batsman Amir Jangoo and the India and West Indies cricket teams.
- What
- Jangoo scored a century and performed Sajda in celebration during an ODI match.
- Where
- Guwahati, India.
- When
- September 30, on a Wednesday, according to the report.
- Why
- Jangoo performed Sajda as an expression of gratitude after reaching his century.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs West Indies, second ODI
- Venue
- Guwahati
- Jangoo's century
- Scored in 70 balls
- Jangoo's fifty
- Scored in 43 balls
- West Indies innings
- Crossed 400 runs
- Series position
- India were leading 1-0 in the three-match series
- Celebration
- Jangoo performed Sajda, a form of Islamic prostration
Sources
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